1 DAY
Daily Tour
12 people
Chinese, Chinese traditional
Explore Victoria's Golden Age on our "Goldfields Day Tour" and embark on a journey full of history and natural beauty. We will depart from Melbourne and take a 1.5-hour drive to Ballarat, a once thriving gold rush town. First, you will visit the living history museum at Sovereign Hill to experience the 19th century gold rush firsthand. After lunch, we will take you to the Ballarat Botanic Gardens to admire the beautiful flowers and vegetation. Afterwards, we will visit the Curiosity Museum in Creswick to learn about the history and production of wool products. Finally, you will take a relaxing walk by the tranquil Carrack Lake to put the perfect end to this unforgettable journey. This tour is ideal for nature and history lovers, allowing you to enjoy magnificent scenery and gain in-depth knowledge of Australia's history in one day.
08:30 Depart from Melbourne: We will depart from Melbourne at 8:30 in the morning and drive to Ballarat, which takes about 1.5 hours. You can enjoy the pastoral scenery along the way.
10:00 Sovereign Hill: Upon arrival, you will visit Sovereign Hill, a living history museum that recreates a 19th century gold rush town. You will have the opportunity to try your hand at gold panning and experience the excitement of searching for gold back then. The visit will take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
12:30 Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and sample Ballarat’s specialties.
13:30 Ballarat Botanic Gardens: After lunch, we will head to the Ballarat Botanic Gardens, which has a rich variety of plants and beautiful garden designs, making it a great place to relax.
15:30 Creswick Museum of Curiosity: Afterwards, we will drive to Creswick to visit the Museum of Curiosity, which displays the history and production process of wool products, giving you a deeper understanding of Australia's wool industry.
16:30 Karak Lake: The last stop of the trip is Karak Lake. You can enjoy a relaxing walk by the lake or quietly admire the lake view, which will bring this day's trip to a perfect end.
17:30 Return to Melbourne: At approximately 5:30 pm, we will end our trip and drive back to Melbourne, arriving around 7:00 pm.
🌟 Tips
At about 8:30 am, we will send you a text message the night before with detailed information such as the meeting time and location. Please keep your phone open.
# Pick up within the postal code 3000
Please make sure you are at the pick up location 5-10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time to ensure an on-time departure.
Our tours are suitable for all ages, whether you are a family, couple or traveling alone, we can provide you with a pleasant travel experience. However, for the elderly and children, it is recommended to be accompanied by a family member.
If there is a seat available, get on board! Tickets for the steam train are in high demand and we recommend that you book at least a week in advance to ensure there are enough seats. This is especially important during peak travel seasons (such as school holidays and public holidays).
As guests come from all over the world and have different tastes, we will arrange dining spots during the itinerary, but meals are at your own expense.
In case of bad weather, we will try to adjust the itinerary to ensure your safety and travel experience. If we encounter extreme weather conditions, we may cancel the tour and refund the full amount, or reschedule your trip to a suitable travel date.
Yes, we offer multiple pickup locations in Melbourne CBD, allowing you to choose a suitable pickup location. Detailed pickup time and location will be provided upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy:
Please note that all cancellation or rescheduling requests must be submitted through our Customer Service Department. We will do our best to assist you with all requests to ensure your travel goes smoothly.
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