Sightseeing
Outdoor living museum with all the excitement of the 1850's gold rush
148 locals recommend
Sovereign Hill
Outdoor living museum with all the excitement of the 1850's gold rush
Eureka Centre
102 Stawell St SKryal Castle
121 Forbes Rd Medieval theme park
Outdoor wildlife sanctuary. Wombat, Kangaroos, emus. crocodiles and more
63 locals recommend
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Outdoor wildlife sanctuary. Wombat, Kangaroos, emus. crocodiles and more
An explosive sound and light show which tells the story of the Eureka Rebellion
Blood on the Southern Cross
Bradshaw StreetAn explosive sound and light show which tells the story of the Eureka Rebellion
Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum
439 Cobden StView the night skies, planets and stars
Sovereign Hill
Discover the history and influence of gold in the Ballarat region
Arts & Culture
A comprehensive collection of Australian Art from the colonial period to contemporary works
113 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ballarat
40 Lydiard St NA comprehensive collection of Australian Art from the colonial period to contemporary works
Newly renovated to decor of its origins (1875). This is the oldest continuously operating live theatre in Australia. All the shows you missed and more
14 locals recommend
Her Majesty's Ballarat
17 Lydiard St SNewly renovated to decor of its origins (1875). This is the oldest continuously operating live theatre in Australia. All the shows you missed and more
The Royal South Street Eisteddfod has been held in Ballarat for 120 years. If you are a competitor who needs to practise. I have a piano which you are welcome to use.
Royal South Street Society
11 Lydiard St SThe Royal South Street Eisteddfod has been held in Ballarat for 120 years. If you are a competitor who needs to practise. I have a piano which you are welcome to use.
Parks & Nature
Walk or jog around the lake or relax with a coffee at the lakeside coffee spots. Take a guided tour of the Botanical gardens
123 locals recommend
Lake Wendouree
Walk or jog around the lake or relax with a coffee at the lakeside coffee spots. Take a guided tour of the Botanical gardens
Yarrowee River Trail
Suitable for all capabilities and fitness
Food Scene
Table 48
48 Humffray St NBallarat Leagues Club
52 Humffray Street NorthFreight Bar & Restaurant
49 Mair St EMasala Valley Indian Restaurant
429 Main RdTake away Indian cuisine. Good Value.
Essentials
Coles Ballarat (Victoria St)
73 Victoria St800 metres to this store.
Shopping
Fruit & veggies. Local produce. Delicatessen, patisserie.
22 locals recommend
Wilsons Fruit and Vegetables
85-91 Mair St EFruit & veggies. Local produce. Delicatessen, patisserie.
K Mart, Coles, Woolworths and 85 specialty shops.
21 locals recommend
Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre
Gillies Street NorthK Mart, Coles, Woolworths and 85 specialty shops.