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Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
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Bus Tours
from AU$140.00 per adult
Ballarat Gold Fields Tour
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Luxury Car Tours
from AU$800.00 per group (up to 7)
Great Ocean Road and Grampians Private Luxury Tour - (3 Day/2 Night)
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Luxury Car Tours
from AU$2,897.07 per adult (price varies by group size)
3-Day Private Great Ocean Road and Grampians tour
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Bus Tours
from AU$3,169.24 per adult (price varies by group size)
Sovereign Hill Private Tour
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Bus Tours
from AU$1,130.67 per group (up to 11)
Sovereign Hill Heritage Sheep Farm Experience and Ballarat Gold Rush Day Tour from Melbourne
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Full-day Tours
from AU$320.00 per adult
[PRIVATE TOUR] Sovereign Hill Tour
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Full-day Tours
from AU$533.00 per adult (price varies by group size)
LGBT+ Friendly 3 Day Tour The Grampians, Daylesford & Ballarat
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Bus Tours
from AU$2,199.00 per adult (price varies by group size)
Private Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Tour from Melbourne
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Full-day Tours
from AU$752.50 per adult (price varies by group size)
Sovereign Hill Goldfields and Museum, Ballarat, Victoria
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Bus Tours
from AU$854.57 per group (up to 4)

Top Attractions in Ballarat

1. Sovereign Hill

Historic Sites • History Museums

It focused on the first 10 years of the gold rush (1851-61) that transformed the sleepy sheep grazing district into one…

2. Lake Wendouree

Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Love the whole experience from the great walking/cycling path around the lake, the prolific bird life, surrounding ga...

3. Ballarat Wildlife Park

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Overall it was a great family experience interacting with the Australian animals, would certainly recommend a visit.

4. Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Gardens

The gardens host a variety of events, including live music on Sundays in January, and the Begonia Festival in March,...

5. Art Gallery of Ballarat

Art Galleries

by georgedV712DY

This gallery doesn't go in for many visiting exhibitions, sadly but has had the Archibalds twice recently.

6. Ballarat Tramway Museum

Speciality Museums

An enjoyable ride along the side of the beautiful Lake Wendouree .Relax while your tram driver takes you on your shor...

7. Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Points of Interest & Landmarks

by CairnsScotty

A poignant reminder of everyday men and women of Australia giving their all for future generations of Australians to...

8. Ballarat Railway Station

Architectural Buildings

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The refreshment room is in original condition and it's one of the few stations with a decent refreshment room availab...

9. Lydiard Street

Points of Interest & Landmarks

It contains a wonderful ranger of places to eat form Kittletys to the George Hotel.

10. Arch of Victory

Points of Interest & Landmarks

... structure, intended to commemorate the sacrifices of the people of Ballarat and districts in World War I.

11. Eureka Centre

Speciality Museums

They were visiting from the UK and thoroughly enjoyed the interactive displays, thought it was one of the best Museum...

12. The Gold Museum

History Museums

Lots of Gold Nuggets on display plus good Audio and Visuals of the 1850s which was very informative.

13. Eureka Stockade Memorial

Monuments & Statues

Nice to see the education of this important piece of Australian history in the younger generation.

14. Ballarat Visitor Information Centre

Visitor Centres

Parking not easy as it is in the main street.

15. Victoria Park

Parks

So many activities to do and park is surrounded by fence.

16. Lake Wendouree Adventure Playground

Playgrounds

The Adventure Playground is near the shore of Lake Wendouree, adjoining the Botanic Gardens.

17. Ballarat Bird World

Nature & Wildlife Areas

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We had a great time making freinds with lot's of birds but the highlight is definitely meeting the black cockatoo and...

18. Bridge Mall Farmers Market

Farmers Markets

19. St Patrick's Cathedral

Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

20. Lake Esmond Botanical Park

Parks

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Great playground and bbq area for a nice lunch while you're out.

21. Lake Burrumbeet

Bodies of Water

22. Red Duck Micro-Brewery

Breweries

Tasting paddle did not disappoint & we bought a mixed 6-pack of our favourites so we could enjoy in back home.

23. Sturt Street Gardens

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens

Some great statues adorn the gardens, marvellous statue of Queen Victoria just across from the front entry of the Tow...

24. Ballarat Farmers Market

Farmers Markets

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... cheese, smallgoods, dog treats, soap and food places like Masala Valley, a sausage sizzle, calzones, burgers etc.

25. Black Hill Lookout

Points of Interest & Landmarks

26. Ballarat Sunday Market

Flea & Street Markets

27. Ballarat Old General Cemetary

Points of Interest & Landmarks

My family was in town for a basketball tournament and saw this old historic cemetery.

28. Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum

Speciality Museums

29. Kilderkin Distillery

Distilleries

30. Eureka Stadium

Arenas & Stadiums

The stadium has undergone a huge amount of work recently to get it to an AFL standard which has been excellent to see.

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