Still the Hottest Show in Town! ‘Blood on the Southern Cross’ is an explosive multi-million dollar sound-and-light show like nothing you’ve ever seen before! The story of the Eureka Rebellion, a dramatic battle between gold miners and Government forces at Ballarat on 3 December, 1854, is retold nightly by ‘Blood on the Southern Cross’, Sovereign Hill’s acclaimed sound-and-light spectacular. Set under the night skies at Sovereign Hill, ‘Blood on the Southern Cross’ involves no actors – just voices, dazzling sound-and-light effects and a stunning open-air set. Visitors travel across the site on a comfortable transporter and view much of the action from the re-created Free Trade Hotel on the Eureka Diggings. Experience the miners’ disgust at unfair gold taxes and witness the dramatic burning of the Eureka Hotel. Then, listen to Governor Hotham’s reasoning for a dawn attack on a band of men who were the first to swear an oath of loyalty on Australian soil to a flag that was not British – the flag of the Southern Cross. Make the most of your ‘Blood on the Southern Cross’ experience by taking up one of our great value package options! The show is available with day entry to Sovereign Hill and a two-course, pre-show dinner which includes a glass of beer, wine or soft drink served to your table. You can also stay overnight at Comfort Inn Sovereign Hill. Our Governor’s Class experience is a special VIP package. Enjoy a pre-show dinner, priority seating and your choice of an alcoholic or soft drink. Plus, receive a souvenir VIP lanyard, a jar of our famous Sovereign Hill boiled lollies, a full colour program and a souvenir DVD including show highlights and BONUS footage of Sovereign Hill. Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.