Sovereign Hill Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Sovereign Hill is a popular attraction, depicting Ballarat's first ten years after the discovery of gold, in 1851. It is located located at Ballarat, Victoria within Australia. First officially opened on 29 November 1970 on a 25 hectare site, Sovereign Hill is an interactive museum which has been proven to be popular with children.
Background
Set in the Australian 1850s, the complex exists of over 60 buildings that are know to have existed during that time, and have been historically recreated with great accuracy.
The Diggings is one of the centre points of the complex, featuring a winding creek in which visitors are able to pan for real gold. Various buildings around the area are "inhabited" by costumed volunteer, who are able to answer questions and will pose for photos. The Diggings also includes two mines which have open for guided tour at regular intervals.
There are many other areas of Sovereign Hill, including many shops, displays and recreations. One of these is an 1850s school, where students, through their school, may spend the day dressed, taught and eat in the same way as those in the 1850s.
Blood on the Southern Cross
Blood on the Southern Cross is a sound and light show depicting the Eureka Stockade story of 1854. Run at night for a length of 90 minutes, with over 3000 lights, and being fully automated, it is one of the biggest attractions in the area.