Always send any out of town visitors here, it may be a little pricey but get there first thing in the morning and spend the whole day there, and then visit the gold museum across the road the next day on the same ticket. LOts of activies through the park, (gold panning, mine tours, skits around the streets) and dont forget the old fashioned pies and pasties.

Unfortunatley we did not have enough time to see everything there, we'll be back again and spend 2 days there (the second day is free if you get your ticket stamped on exit)> Worth the drive from Melbourne. As most venues like this the cafeteria food was substandard and must have been lined with gold to charge the prices they were charging!

Approximate cost: $170

Fantastic place to go for a day trip from Melbourne as its only 1.5 hours away.

We took overseas relatives there and they had a great time and got a good chance to experience something historical of our nation.

The lolly shop is a highlight as you can get those hard boiled lollies ... yummmm!!

Not a cheap day out but well worth a visit at least once, a lot of effort has been made by everyone to make a fun and 'authentic' atmosphere.

Approximate cost: $50

Love Sovereign Hill, we have moved from Ballarat now, and this is the kind of place you miss. The lolly shop is the best part of it, in my opinion, but the street acting and the mines are fantastic as well. Every time I go I stock up on candles which are well-priced and last a long time. Best fragrances too.

Going to Sovereign Hill is a great experience! Everything looks authentic: the food, entertainment, buildings and staff.

Watching them making the lollies and panning for gold are two things you have to try, and the underground mine tours are worth the additional cost.

I LOVE sovereign hill! The only thing stopping me from going more often is the expense! Its a great experience, and if you really get involved in some of the activities available, your sure to have fun! I love the lollies there! Overall, its worth it!

I love visiting Soverign Hill. It is such a wonderful place to go. Last year I took my family for the first time. My boys loved playing old fashioned bowling, making candles from scratch, visiting the old fashioned lolly shop (yummy), getting dressed up in old fashioned clothing and doing many more interesting things. When you go to Soverign Hill it feels like you have been transported back to Olden Day times. I love all the old houses and there is so much to do. We had a go at panning for gold and watched the Cannon being fired. Also, for a little bit extra we went on the Labriyth tour - down the mine on some special carts. Very interesting. Some bring your family along and have a fantastic day.

Whenever family or friends visit this place is always on the to do list, my kids love it and it's fun to be watch live action stories about Ballarat's history in such an inviting environment. I love the old world way of life around us when we enter the gates, and between visits, I often go to the gift shop and stock up on the old fashioned lollies.

Fantastic place to go! Spent all my money in one day though, very expensive! But if you made this a one off occasion this is definitely worth it! Great shops and historically amazingly well done!

Approximate cost: $Entry- $30