1. Snow falling at night at Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill.
    Photograph: Supplied/Winter Wonderlights
  2. Crowd gathers at Sovereign Hill
    Photograph: Supplied/Sovereign Hill
  3. Girl raises hand to falling snow
    Photograph: Supplied/Sovereign Hill
  4. Snow falls at Sovereign Hill streetscape
    Photograph: Supplied/Sovereign Hill
  5. Outside of a building at Sovereign Hill
    Photograph: Supplied/Sovereign Hill

Winter Wonderlights

Head to Sovereign Hill in July to check out this dazzling festive wonderland
  • Things to do, Fairs and festivals
  • Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
Saskia Morrison-Thiagu
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Time Out says

It’s time to dig out your winter woollies and make the drive to Ballarat, because Sovereign Hill is hosting an illuminated extravaganza this July. That’s right, the annual Winter Wonderlights program is back for another year and this edition promises to bring a bumper schedule of nighttime activities.

Until July 27 (including the school holidays), the much-loved outdoor Gold Rush museum will once again transform into a whimsical winter wonderland, with dazzling new light installations, warming fires, cosy food and drink options, family-friendly activities, live music and more.

Walking through a 19th-century town is always a fascinating experience, but the addition of Christmas music, faux snowfalls and glowing projections on the shopfronts of the main street takes the Sovereign Hill experience to a whole new level.

If exploring after-dark works up an appetite, then warm up with a delicious two-course hearty meal at the Charlie Napier Hotel. Enjoy a festive serving of roast turkey and glazed ham with all the trimmings, followed by dessert. 

Your Winter Wonderlights ticket includes entry into regular Sovereign Hill activities during both the day and evening. Book your tickets online here to avoid missing out.

Looking to get lit in Melbourne? Here is everything illuminated and glowing in our city this winter.

Details

Address
Sovereign Hill
39 Magpie St
Ballarat
Melbourne
3350
Opening hours:
Daily 10am-7pm

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