Welcome Nugget Tour

Ballarat was the first of the great goldfields. On tour you will see and experience Ballarat's highlights such as Eureka Stockade, Lydiard Street heritage streetscape, Black Hill lookout, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Art Gallery, Wathaurung Aboriginal Culture, Lake Wendoure and Mt Buninyong.

Ballarat Goldfields Victoria

Tour runs from 6.30am to approx 5.00pm

Maximum 6 people on tour.

Free return train travel from Melbourne is included as well as pickup/drop-off at Ballarat Railway Station.

Ballarat was the first of the great goldfields to be rushed, which sat astride one of the worlds largest deposits of alluvial gold. The tour takes you to gold heritage locations that were significent to Ballarat & Buninyong during the 1850's goldrush. See the original Eureka flag that was flown over the Eureka Stockade battleground, then go through the Eureka Centre that interprets the history of Eureka. You enjoy a complimentary morning tea in Lydiard Street, amongst the finest gold heritage buildings. Catch breath taking views, or spot a koala or two at Mt Buninyong, an extinct volcano. Enjoy a walk on the shores of Lake Wendouree with your Ecoguide, spotting the water birds, then to Sovereign Hill to experience Ballarat in the goldrush era, pan for gold, ride a stagecoach, shop in Main Street. You also experience Wathaurung Aboriginal Culture at Kirrit Barreet, plus to enhance the local koala habitat, you plant a tree and receive a certificate.

Activity rate guide
AUD$ 93
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