Private Tour
Goldfields 3 Day Ballarat and Clunes
Overview
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3 days
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Step into the stories of the Victorian Gold Rush on this curated 3-day slow travel experience in Ballarat and Clunes.
Designed for travellers who value depth, history, and connection, this unique package blends immersive storytelling, heritage architecture, and exceptional local dining. Discover hidden laneways and underground goldmines, indulge in a vintage lakeside picnic, and explore inside rarely seen goldfields-era buildings in the picturesque town of Clunes. With time to relax, reflect, and roam, this is a thoughtful regional escape for those who crave meaning in their travels.
Perfect for culture seekers, couples, and small groups
Includes immersive walking tours and exclusive access to heritage sites
Taste your way through Ballarat’s local flavours and distillery gems
Slow-paced itinerary with time for rest, exploration, and connection
We don’t just show you Ballarat & Clunes. Each day is crafted for curious travellers who crave something different
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
1800’s in Ballarat
Accommodations
Overnight at the historic Craigs Royal Hotel.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Enjoy a Victorian-era style picnic with various delicious finger foods, and sweet treats. Served with hot tea.
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Victorian Vintage Picnic – Enjoy a delightful 1880’s Victorian-inspired picnic lunch with tea. Afterwards self-explore in the beautiful Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.
Ballarat
Ballarat City Tales Tour – Uncover hidden laneways, local history, and intriguing tales from the goldfields with your knowledgeable, local guide. Enjoy a hot cuppa and art print as part of the tour.
Sovereign Hill & Slow Food
Accommodations
Overnight at the historic Craig's Royal Hotel.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Australian pie & Devonshire Tea or Waffles at The New York Bakery - try the famous waffles or scones with jam & cream.
DINNER
Dinner
Taste some of Ballarat’s unique flavours and locally distilled gin in a progressive dinner experience.
Sovereign Hill
Step back in time at this historical living museum. Enjoy an underground mining tour of a real Goldfields mine shaft.
Ballarat
Ballarat Foodie & Gin Distillery Tour + Dinner Discover hidden tales of Ballarat’s culinary past, and taste some of Ballarat’s unique flavours and locally distilled gin with a knowledgeable guide.
Clunes Gold Rush
Clunes Historic Streetscape/Buildings
Clunes Goldfields Hidden Buildings Tour – Discover and explore inside hidden Clunes buildings, with exclusive access to the parts of the town where gold was first found in Victoria.
Clunes
Explore Clunes – Self-explore local bookshops, antique stores and gift shops. Enjoy lunch at your leisure (own expense) at one of the local cafés, bakeries or pubs.
What‘s Included
Dinner
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Solo Traveller (private room)
Single room (non-twin share): For solo travellers, a single private room.
Pickup included
Double/Twin Share - 2 people
Shared double/twin room -2 pax: Two guests booking together. Share a twin or double room. Price is per person, based on double occupancy.
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