Sovereign Hill Winter Wonderlights - Full Day

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Highlights & inclusions

Explore a historic gold rush town
Pan for gold in an 1850s creek
Ride a horse drawn coach through town
See snowfalls drift through the night
Marvel at over 18km of fairy lights
Meet St Nicholas in his festive grotto
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What you can expect

Spend a full day at Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights in Ballarat, where a faithfully recreated 1850s gold rush township comes alive with the colour and spectacle of a winter festival. During daylight hours, wander the atmospheric main street, try your hand at gold panning in the creek and climb aboard a horse drawn coach for a ride through the historic township. Theatre performances, arts and crafts sessions and costumed characters round out a busy and entertaining afternoon.

Come nightfall, the whole place lights up. More than 18 kilometres of fairy lights glow across the hillside, dramatic light projections cover the buildings and snowfalls drift gently through the air while a brass band plays in the background. Pop into St Nicholas' grotto for a festive moment the little ones will love, then warm up with a fireside snack under a glittering winter sky. With all day access and something to enjoy at every hour, this is a brilliant winter outing for families, couples and groups alike.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Full day admission to Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights
Exclusions
  • Aura
  • Mine tours
  • Coach rides
  • Candle dipping
  • Costumed photography
Seasons
  • This experience is available between the 26 June – 19 July 2026.
Time
  • Available seven days a week from 10am to 7pm.
Duration
  • Participants have all-day access during opening hours.
Departure Location
  • This experience is located at Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw Street 39, Golden Point, VIC 3350.
What To Bring
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Camera
Terms And Conditions
  • Maximum of 50 participants per day Monday to Friday
  • Maximum of 20 participants per day Saturday to Sunday
  • Sensory friendly relaxed sessions are available; please contact the experience provider to arrange
  • Winter Wonderlights Dinner is available as a pre-bookable add-on; please contact the experience provider for details
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Recent reviews

5/5
Based on 1 review
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Jeff Knight

9 months ago

Ballarat experience for a grandchild's birthday surprise.

Having been somewhat skeptical about the time and expense to visit Ballarat, my wife made the arrangements through Experience Oz and I was very pleasantly surprised. We had a most memorable time. Even though we had been some years earlier, the Winter Wonderlights were something to behold and never before experienced. - Very happy, having trusted my wife!

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