Sovereign Hill Lodge 
Experience the thrill of waking up in the 1850's. At Sovereign Hill you can relive the excitement of Australia's golden past all day and all night. Sovereign Hill Lodge is a recreation of Ballarat's Government Camp of 1857. Be the first to hit the Diggings and find gold or take a ride on the Cobb & Co Coach.
Sovereign Hill Lodge is only a 90 minute drive north-west of Melbourne, ideally situated on a hillside overlooking Sovereign Hill township, offering guests convenience and comfort all within a short stroll from the action of Main Street. Experience the spectacular evening sound and light show 'Blood on the Southern Cross', telling the story of the Eureka Rebellion by the miners against the authorities in 1854.
This affordable Ballarat accommodation is an experience you will never forget. It's just like stepping back in time. The streets are bustling with people in period costumes and miners panning for real gold at the Diggings. Visit the many shops and see demonstrations by Blacksmiths, Tinsmiths, Potters, Bakers and Furniture Makers.
Accommodation
The Sovereign Hill Lodge offers guests quality accommodation in Standard, Heritage or Spa Rooms, with Continental Breakfast being provided.
All Rooms Feature:
- Air Conditioning
- Private Bathrooms
- Television
- Refrigerator
- Hairdryers
- Heating
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Direct dial phone
Standard Room: Bedding is 1 Queen Bed + 1 Single Bed + 1 Rollaway. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults & Children.
Heritage Room: Bedding is 1 Queen Bed. Maximum room capacity is 2 Adults.
Spa Room: Bedding is 1 Queen Bed. Maximum room capacity is 2 Adults.
Dining
Restaurants & Cafes located in Main Street:
New York Bakery: Is a family-style restaurant offering tasty, wholesome snacks, morning and afternoon teas and main meals.
The United States Hotel Dining Room: offers a delicious a la carte lunch menu.
The Hope Bakery: Is the place to go for delicious pies, pasties and cakes, all baked in a wood-fired Scotch oven.
Facilities
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
Activities
On Sunday 3 December 1854, just on dawn, 150 men lay sleeping beside guns, pistols and pikes at the Eureka Stockade on the Ballarat Goldfields. Most of them were asleep when more than twice a many armed soldiers and police charged the Stockade.
A brief and bloody battle ensued. This was the first time on Australian soil that men had fought and died together under their own flag, the flag of the Southern Cross.
Blood on the Southern Cross Tour
Blood on the Southern Cross: Clever use of fantastic sound and lighting effects stirs the imagination. The thunder of galloping horses on a licence hunt, the roar of fire as the Eureka Hotel blazes, the murmur of 500 diggers as they swear allegiance to their flag, the fearful clamour of that fateful battle at the Stockade.
Additional Information
Children: All children are charged at adult rates.
Check In: 2.00pm
Check Out: 10.00am
Reception Hours: 7.00am-11.00pm
Address: Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, Victoria
