Melbourne to Ballarat

Marvel over the dramatic canyons, cascading waterfalls and wildflower valleys of the Grampians National Park on this action-packed full-day tour. Visit the gold rush town of Ballarat; take a bushwalk to see the Silverband Falls and spot wild kangaroos at Halls Gap. After lunch (included), embark on a short hike to the Grand Canyon, stand in awe beneath the MacKenzie Falls and admire jaw-dropping views over Stringybark Forest, Victoria Valley, and Lake Bellfield. This small-group tour includes selected hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Melbourne.

Learn about Victoria’s gold rush days with a private tour to Ballarat and Sovereign Hill. Follow your guide to an old gold mining site, which is now a museum, and learn about the history of the area and the 1850s gold rush. Sit down to a delicious lunch at the famous “New York Bakery” and get a closer look at local animals at the Ballarat Wildlife Park before heading back to Melbourne.

Travel back in time and experience Melbourne’s gold rush era on a day trip to Sovereign Hill, an immersive historical site that’s guaranteed to be a fun-filled family day out. Discover a gold mine; ride in a horse-drawn cart, go panning for gold; and hear historical tales from costumed characters.