The Goldfields is Australia's premier gold heritage region, offering spectacular historic towns, grand streetscapes, architecture, gardens and art galleries. Learn about gold rush history at one of the region's historic attractions, Sovereign Hill, The Eureka Centre and the Central Deborah Gold Mine all offer a fascinating insight into life above and below the ground during the 1850s and 1860s. Set on a former gold mining site, Sovereign Hill is an outdoor museum recreating the gold rush era in fascinating detail. Experience some hands on fun panning for gold!