Check into your accommodation
Located in the heart of the CBD, Quest Ballarat Station is an ideal place to base yourself for your stay in Ballarat. Quest Ballarat Station offers self-contained apartments with up to three bedrooms.
Enjoy lunch at Meigas
At Meigas, it is all about sharing and enjoying a different cultural experience, while sampling a variety of traditional tapas, delicatessen and dishes from all over Spain.
Gin tasting at Itinerant Spirits
Dedicated to the craft of distilling, Itinerant Spirits perfect their recipes to share with you in cocktails and masterclasses right in the heart of Ballarat.
Pre-dinner drinks at Renard
Renard is a cocktail bar & social club that serves booze alongside small dishes and disco ‘til late. The venue boasts a selection of independent spirits, Australian and French minimal intervention wines, with an ever-changing seasonal food and cocktails list.
Dinner at Mr Jones
Mr Jones, a hatted restaurant, is the next step in quality relaxed Asian dining by career Chef Damien Jones, bringing together his experience from Michelin starred restaurant in London, Nahm and his former hatted Ballarat restaurant Catfish Thai. “Ballarat’s plate is incredibly seasonal,” Damien said. “It’s very hot in summer. In winter, it’s very cold. Then you get spring and autumn that are both different again. So for the local produce alone, it’s an amazing place to be cooking.”
Breakfast at Johnny Alloo
Locally owned and operated, Johnny Alloo offers more than just your usual café experience. Showcasing the diversity of what the region has to offer including local produce, wines, boutique beers and great coffee.
Explore the Art Gallery of Ballarat
The Art Gallery of Ballarat's purpose is to reflect the story of Ballarat; past, present and future. In addition to the gallery's collection of Australian art, the Lydiard Street building which was the first purpose-built art gallery in regional Australia, hosts a range of exhibitions and events throughout the year.
Lunch at Higher Society
Higher Society in Ballarat is a locally-operated cafe, offering the best in local produce and coffee. The venue is light, bright, open and full of staff with good personalities and even better smiles. The music is up and the vibe is pumping.
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