Bendigo & Ballarat School Tours – Gold Rush Adventure

Journey back to the 1850s with our Bendigo school tours and experience the excitement of Victoria’s legendary gold rush through the historic streets of Bendigo and Ballarat. Students will explore authentic heritage buildings, discover fascinating stories of fortune seekers, and gain hands-on understanding of the era that shaped modern Australia through engaging activities and expert-guided tours.

Tour Details

Duration: 2 days

2 Day Bendigo

Group Size: 15 to 250+ people

Highlights Include:

  • Central Deborah Gold Mine
  • Bendigo Vintage Tram
  • Golden Dragon Museum
  • Chinese Joss House
  • Discovery Science and Technology Centre
  • Gold Panning — Castlemaine
Duration: 2 days

2 Day Ballarat

Group Size: 15 to 250+ people

Highlights Include:

  • Ballarat Wildlife and Reptile Park
  • Sovereign Hill
  • Ballarat Vintage Tram
  • Eureka Stockade
  • "Aura" — Sound and Light Show
  • Gold Museum
Duration: 3 days

3 Day Ballarat

Group Size: 15 to 250+ people

Highlights Include:

  • Attractions same as 2 Day Ballarat Tour
  • Eureka Museum
  • Kryal Castle
Duration: 3 days

3 Day Ballarat/Bendigo

Group Size: 15 to 250+ people

Highlights Include:

  • Sovereign Hill
  • Central Deborah Gold Mine
  • Ballarat Vintage Tram
  • Golden Dragon Museum
  • Discovery Science and Technology Centre
  • "Aura" — Sound and Light Show
  • Gold Museum
Duration: 4 days

4 Day Ballarat/Bendigo

Group Size: 15 to 250+ people

Highlights Include:

  • Attractions same as 3 Day Ballarat/Bendigo Tour
  • Gold Museum
  • Ballarat Old Cemetery
  • Chinese Joss House

Highlights

 

Discover the rich heritage of Victoria’s historic Goldfields, as you are taken on a journey dating back to the 1850s.  Witness many of the original buildings and architecture and hear tales of the exciting Gold Rush Era.

BALLARAT
Sovereign Hill
Step into another world!

Part gold rush, part time travel, Sovereign Hill drops you straight into the 1850s. No time machines, no instruction manuals — just a world waiting to be explored.

 

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View over Bendigo CBD

Why Choose Our Gold Rush Tours

As specialist school tour operators, we create engaging educational tours connecting students with Victoria’s rich history.

Discover more primary school tours including Canberra school tours and Phillip Island tours.

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