Bacchus Marsh Fruit Picking & Gold Rush Private Day Tour

Explore gold rush history and regional flavours on a private bus tour from Melbourne with an English-speaking guide. Combine hands-on activities with wildlife, local tastings and time outdoors.

• Head underground at Sovereign Hill with an included mine tour
• Take home strawberries and cherries from Bacchus Marsh, subject to season and availability
• Sample cheese with an included tasting at one of the stops

Itinerary

1. Spend 1 hour fruit picking at Naturipe Fruits in Bacchus Marsh. Admission is included.
2. Visit St. Anne's Winery in Myrniong for 1 hour of wine tasting. Entry is free.
3. Explore Ballarat Wildlife Park for 1 hour. Admission is included.
4. Stop at Ballarat Chocolate Shoppe for 30 minutes. Entry is free.
5. Try gold panning at Sovereign Hill during a 2-hour visit. Admission is included.
6. Explore Lake Wendouree for 1 hour. Entry is free.
7. Visit Ballarat Botanical Gardens for 1 hour. Entry is free.
8. At 16:30, begin the 1-hour 30-minute bus journey back to Melbourne.
9. Arrive back in Melbourne at 18:00. Arrange your drop-off with your driver.

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off at your property in Melbourne
• Bottled water
• Coffee or hot chocolate
• Insurance and toll fees

Meals, including lunch, are not included.

Important details

• Alcohol tasting is for ages 18+ only. Bring a valid ID as proof of age.
• This activity is not recommended during pregnancy or for anyone with heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy or certain other medical conditions.
• Infants cannot sit on laps. Booster seats and baby capsules are available at no extra charge on request.
• Service animals are allowed.
• If you appear intoxicated, you may be refused service without a refund.
• Small bags are allowed on board. Luggage storage is not available.
• Routes may change because of weather or traffic conditions.