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	Cancellation inside 48 hours of tour departure or failure to take up a booked tour will result in the full fare being forfeited.
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This tour includes courtesy inner-city pickup service from Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Melbourne.

Pick Up: 7:30am

Return to Melbourne approx: 4:30pm

Water

Please bring your own water, we encourage the use of reusable water bottles.

You will also have opportunities to purchase water on your tour.

Clothing

Our weather can change very rapidly so please check forecasts prior to coming on tour, bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.

Maybe bring a jacket as a backup and flat sealed shoes are recommended.

Luggage

A small day pack bag is all that is permitted on the bus due to space constraints.

Picked up in the comfort of air-conditioned bus, get set to embark on this small group tour from Melbourne to Ballarat, immersing yourself in a journey through history and breathtaking landscapes.&nbsp;

 
Begin with a serene walk through the stunning Botanical Gardens in Ballarat. Marvel at over 50 trees listed on the National Trust Significant Trees Register, and explore the conservatory featuring captivating floral displays. Each season brings its own enchanting blooms, from Hydrangeas in Summer to Chrysanthemums in May and Spring Bulbs in Spring.

 
Next, visit the picturesque Lake Wendouree, which was once the venue for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Now a tranquil space adorned with gardens, sculptures, and diverse birdlife, take a leisurely stroll around the lake where you can spot some of the 166 different wildlife species, including elegant Black Swans, that call this lake home.

 
Step back in time to the Gold Rush of 1850 at Sovereign Hill, an open-air museum that brings the sights, sounds, and smells of an 1850 Goldfields town to life! Engage in traditional craft demonstrations, try your hand at gold panning, tour underground mines, and witness various activities such as candle making, blacksmithing, and a Trooper Musket Firing. You can even dress up in traditional clothes and enjoy a horse and coach ride. Lunch options are available for purchase within Sovereign Hill.

 
This trip wouldn&#39;t be what it is without the chance to explore the Eureka Centre in Ballarat. Delve into the cultural impact of the gold rush and the miner&#39;s rebellion. The museum boasts engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and is surrounded by the heritage-listed Eureka Stockade Memorial Park which you&#39;ll have enough time to explore.

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Your epic adventure concludes with a visit to the Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower. Head up to the 88th floor via the fastest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, taking just 38 seconds! Here, you can enjoy some of the most incredible panoramic views of Melbourne and beyond, making it the perfect way to cap off your day.

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	Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
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	Enjoy a scenic drive west from Melbourne to Ballarat
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	Visit the stunning Ballarat Botanical Gardens
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	See magnificent trees listed on the National Trust Significant Trees Register
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	Enjoy the beautiful seasonal floral displays in the Conservatory
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	Take in the tranquility of Lake Wendouree
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	Step back in time at the famous open-air museum Sovereign Hill
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	Immerse yourself in the life of an 1850&rsquo;s goldfields town
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	Pan for gold and&nbsp;see demonstrations of traditional craft
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	Visit the Eureka Centre and learn about the miner&rsquo;s rebellion
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	Enjoy the leisurely drive back to Melbourne
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	See the spectacular Melbourne Skyline from 88 floors up on Melbourne Skydeck 
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	This tour is not wheelchair accessible or stroller accessible
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	Service animals allowed
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