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Sovereign Hill

The "Disneyland" of Victoria, it is a recreation of Ballarat during the 1850s gold rushes. Staff wear period costumes and visitors can try their hand at panning for gold.

Address: Magpie St
Hours: Every day except Christmas Day 10AM-5PM, till 5:50PM during daylight saving
Price: $41 adult, $18.70 child
Website: sovereignhill.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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