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BALLARAT

Introduction

Ballarat is the gateway to much of the best Victoria has to offer, including the picturesque Goldfields and Pyrenees regions, and the Great Southern Touring Route comprising Ballarat, the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road.
The region was home to one of the world’s greatest quests for gold in the 1850’s, and Ballarat became Australia’s largest inland city. Ballarat is rich in history and culture, represented at the world renowned Sovereign Hill and the  Eureka Stockade Centre.
It still boasts the wide tree-lined streets, spectacular gardens and the grand architectural allure of the Victorian era. Situated 110km north west of Melbourne, Ballarat a fantastic destination for a day trip, short break or longer stay.

Attractions

• Ballarat Wildlife & Reptile Park, Set in 16 acres of beautiful peppermint gum woodland, you can experience close contact with koalas, kangaroos, emus and other native animals in an atmosphere of contentment and tranquility.
• Ballarat Rail Promotion Group, The Ballarat Rail Promotion Group (BRPG) is a volunteer, incorporated association working to ensure the preservation of the unique heritage of the Ballarat railway precinct.
• Ballarat Vintage Tramway and Museum
• Blood on the Southern Cross , Australia's Eureka  lives on in Blood on the Southern Cross, a dramatic sound-and-light show which tells the story of the Eureka Rebellion in which Ballarat's miners took up arms against the colonial administration on the Ballarat goldfields in December 1854
• Eureka Stockade, Located on one of Australia's most historic streets, the Stockade is the location of  the newly built Eureka Stockade centre which employs state-of-the-art multi-media technology to vividly bring the Eureka story to life.
• Gold Museum, The Gold Museum houses an extensive and valuable collection of gold nuggets, alluvial deposits, gold ornaments and coins, featuring the renowned Jessica and Paul Simon collection of gold coins.
• Historic Montrose Cottage & Eureka Museum, This tiny but beautifully proportioned cottage provides a window into the life of a middle class, Scottish family on the Ballarat Goldfields at the time of the Eureka Rebellion. Includes Montrose Cottage, Eureka Museum, Gift Shop and Tearooms.
• Kryal Castle, Step back into medieval history at Kryal Castle. Featuring live re-enactments daily, The Magic Theatre, arms and armour, glass craftsman, art gallery, Heraldry, royal photographer, maze, Comical cemetery, and extensive historic displays, licensed tavern, eatery and all facilities.
• Sovereign Hill, Sovereign Hill faithfully depicts Ballarat's first ten years after the discovery of gold in 1851. It's where Australia's history comes to life! At Sovereign Hill, you'll experience life as it was in the 1850s. It's just like stepping back in time.
• The Golden City Paddle Steamer, Idyllic cruise on the 110 year old Golden City Paddle Steamer around beautiful Lake Wendouree Ballarat.
• The Tangled Maze,  The Tangled Maze is constructed from hundreds of flowering plants, grown on trellises to provide the traditional puzzle......where the trick is to find your way through, and also to answer the questions of the mystery trail.

Activities

• The Golden City Paddle Steamer, Idyllic cruise on the 110 year old Golden City Paddle Steamer around beautiful Lake Wendouree Ballarat.
• Ballarat Wildlife & Reptile Park, Set in 16 acres of beautiful peppermint gum woodland, you can experience close contact with koalas, kangaroos, emus and other native animals in an atmosphere of contentment and tranquility.
• Tuki Trout Farm, Perched on a historic 1850's sheep station, Tuki is in the heart of Victoria's Gold and Spa Country. Incorporating sheep farming, trout fishing, restaurant, conference and accommodation facilities.
• Community Adventure Playground Free Adventure Playground situated in the Botanic Gardens. Electric BBQ's, picnic facilities.
• There are various walks and trails with different sceneries and attractions such as the Eureka Trail, National Parks and Reserves, Great Dividing and Trail Walk and many more.
• There are various Golf Clubs and courses in the area
• Ballarat offers Bowling facilities too