Relive the history and excitement of Victoria's gold rush days at Sovereign Hill.
One of Australia’s foremost outdoor museums, the Sovereign Hill tourist attraction faithfully depicts the ten years following the discovery of gold at Ballarat in 1851. Strike it rich! It's where Australia's history comes to life.
Open 10am - 5pm daily
Closed Christmas Day.
"Blood on the Southern Cross" Show
The story of the Eureka Rebellion, a dramatic battle between gold miners and Government forces at Ballarat on 3 December, 1854, is retold nightly by ‘Blood on the Southern Cross’, Sovereign Hill’s acclaimed sound-and-light spectacular.
Set under the night skies at Sovereign Hill, ‘Blood on the Southern Cross’ involves no actors - just voices, dazzling sound-and-light effects and a stunning open-air set. Visitors travel across the site on a comfortable transporter and view much of the action from the re-created Free Trade Hotel on the Eureka Diggings.
Experience the miners’ disgust at unfair gold taxes and witness the dramatic burning of the Eureka Hotel. Then, listen to Governor Hotham’s reasoning for a dawn attack on a band of men who were the first to swear an oath of loyalty on Australian soil to a flag that was not British - the flag of the Southern Cross.
RACQ suggests phoning Sovereign Hill on 03 5337 1199 prior to pre-purchasing your tickets to "Blood on the Southern Cross", to ensure seating availability for your selected date of attendance.
Once you have purchased your tickets from RACQ you MUST reserve your seats by calling Sovereign Hill on 03 5337 1199.
Commencement times vary due to seasonal light changes. Time will be confirmed upon booking. Show operates 7 nights a week. Duration is approximately 90 minutes.
Discount Sovereign Hill tickets for RACQ members
To take advantage of the special RACQ member prices, you must pre-purchase your tickets. Purchase online, visit an RACQ branch or phone the RACQ on 1800 629 501. Unfortunately "Blood on the Southern Cross" show tickets cannot be sold online.
Ticket prices (prices valid for travel until 31 March 2013)
| Sovereign Hill - entry only | Non-member price | RACQ member price | Purchase online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $45.00 | $40.50 | BUY NOW |
| Child (5 -15 yrs) | $20.50 | $18.50 | BUY NOW |
| Concession | $36.00 | $32.50 | BUY NOW |
| Family (2A + 4C) | $113.00 | $102.00 | BUY NOW |
| Single family (1A + 3C) | $82.00 | $74.00 | BUY NOW |
| Sovereign Hill day entry & "Blood on the Southern Cross" show ticket | Non-member price | RACQ member price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $100.00 | $90.00 |
| Child (5 -15 yrs) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Concession | $80.00 | $72.00 |
| Family (2A + 2C) | $261.50 | $235.50 |
| Sovereign Hill day entry, "Blood on the Southern Cross" show ticket & Dinner |
Non-member price | RACQ member price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $136.50 | $123.00 |
| Child (5 -15 yrs) | $71.00 | $64.00 |
| Concession | $117.00 | $105.50 |
| Family (2A + 2C) | $368.00 | $331.50 |
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