Sovereign Hill Eureka and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Itinerary
Stop At: Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Gillies Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia
Stretch your legs with a leisurely walk to see over 50 trees listed on the National Trust Significant Trees Register, then wander through the conservatory where you can see captivating floral displays like Hydrangeas in Summer, Chrysanthemums in May and Spring Bulbs in Spring.
Time here includes travel from Melbourne
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria 3353 Australia
Lake Wendouree was the rowing and canoeing venue for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, now it’s a beautiful space you can enjoy featuring gardens, sculptures, and a variety of birdlife. Take a relaxing wander around this beautiful lake, spot some of 166 different wildlife species that call this lake home, including the elegant Black Swans.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of an 1850 Goldfields town at the open-air museum Sovereign Hill. Pan for gold, tour underground mines, see demonstrations of traditional crafts such as candle making and blacksmithing, get dressed up in traditional clothes* and enjoy a horse and coach ride*, meet Polly the sly grog seller, witness the Trooper Musket Firing and so much more! You will also be able to buy your own lunch here.
* Entry to Sovereign Hill is covered in this tour, however if you wish to dress up in old fashioned clothing or take a horse coach ride, you will need to book and pay for this upon arrival at Sovereign Hill. NOTE: Subject to Sovereign Hill daily availability.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Eureka Centre, 102 Stawell Street South Enter next to Eureka Pool and drive down to carpark, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia
Visit the Eureka Centre in Ballarat and learn about the cultural impact of the gold rush and the miner’s rebellion. The museum has engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and is surrounded by the heritage listed Eureka Stockade Memorial Park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Melbourne Skydeck, 7 Riverside Qy Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006 Australia
Time for a rest on the journey back to the Eureka Tower where you will enjoy the spectacular Melbourne Skydeck experience. The Skydeck is the highest viewing attraction in the Southern Hemisphere, a whole 300 metres high! Now that's seeing Melbourne from a whole new level. You’ll arrive at the 88th floor via the fastest lift in the Southern Hemisphere taking a mere 38 seconds. With panoramic views of stunning Melbourne and beyond, it’s the perfect way to finish the day.
Time here includes travel time to Melbourne.
Duration: 3 hours
included with
Pick up and drop off to central Melbourne location all entrance & admissions fees included.
Entry/Admission - Sovereign Hill
Entry/Admission - Eureka Centre
Entry/Admission - Melbourne Skydeck
excluded by
Food and drink not included, you will have opportunities to purchase your own meals and we encourage you to bring your own reuseable water bottle
Essential
Information
Items to bring: Water (we encourage the use of reusable water bottles), Hat, Sunscreen, Camera, warm clothing, an umbrella if rain is forecast
Detailed Description
Stop At: Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Gillies Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia
Stretch your legs with a leisurely walk to see over 50 trees listed on the National Trust Significant Trees Register, then wander through the conservatory where you can see captivating floral displays like Hydrangeas in Summer, Chrysanthemums in May and Spring Bulbs in Spring.
Time here includes travel from Melbourne
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria 3353 Australia
Lake Wendouree was the rowing and canoeing venue for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, now it’s a beautiful space you can enjoy featuring gardens, sculptures, and a variety of birdlife. Take a relaxing wander around this beautiful lake, spot some of 166 different wildlife species that call this lake home, including the elegant Black Swans.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of an 1850 Goldfields town at the open-air museum Sovereign Hill. Pan for gold, tour underground mines, see demonstrations of traditional crafts such as candle making and blacksmithing, get dressed up in traditional clothes* and enjoy a horse and coach ride*, meet Polly the sly grog seller, witness the Trooper Musket Firing and so much more! You will also be able to buy your own lunch here.
* Entry to Sovereign Hill is covered in this tour, however if you wish to dress up in old fashioned clothing or take a horse coach ride, you will need to book and pay for this upon arrival at Sovereign Hill. NOTE: Subject to Sovereign Hill daily availability.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Eureka Centre, 102 Stawell Street South Enter next to Eureka Pool and drive down to carpark, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia
Visit the Eureka Centre in Ballarat and learn about the cultural impact of the gold rush and the miner’s rebellion. The museum has engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and is surrounded by the heritage listed Eureka Stockade Memorial Park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Melbourne Skydeck, 7 Riverside Qy Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006 Australia
Time for a rest on the journey back to the Eureka Tower where you will enjoy the spectacular Melbourne Skydeck experience. The Skydeck is the highest viewing attraction in the Southern Hemisphere, a whole 300 metres high! Now that's seeing Melbourne from a whole new level. You’ll arrive at the 88th floor via the fastest lift in the Southern Hemisphere taking a mere 38 seconds. With panoramic views of stunning Melbourne and beyond, it’s the perfect way to finish the day.
Time here includes travel time to Melbourne.
Duration: 3 hours
