Sovereign Hill presents Trapped

To coincide with the Anniversary of the Creswick Mine Disaster of 1882, Australia’s favourite outdoor museum, Sovereign Hill, will unveil a completely new underground mine exhibit, Trapped –a multi-sensory experience telling the story of the disaster that took place in the New Australasian No 2 Mine in Creswick almost 130 years ago. 

Trapped uses innovative technologies to tell this dramatic story in Victoria’s goldmining history. The disaster that struck Creswick in December 1882 was characterised by remarkable bravery, of love and loss, and the resilience of goldfields communities in the face of tragedy.     

Extraordinary efforts to rescue the trapped men were unsuccessful. Twenty-two men were lost—still one of the biggest mining disasters in Australia’s mining history.   

The Trapped experience at Sovereign Hill incorporates storytelling technology using sound, projection, an innovative use of reflective surfaces, and special effects that recreate the moment of disaster, the valiant rescue efforts, the stoicism of the townsfolk, and the aftermath of disaster.   

The Trapped underground mine tour begins with Sovereign Hill’s Inclined Tramway experience which takes visitors underground. The Trapped experience is approximately 20 minutes duration.   

Trapped is offered every 30 minutes and departs from the Quartz mine entry. Bookings are essential.   

There is a swag of other favourite activities which are sure to keep families of all ages entertained. Visitors can come and explore a magical frozen world or grab a partner for a bush dance, create colourful dipped candles, watch a blacksmith shoe a horse, and pan for real gold!