Arrive in Ballarat and 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 – perfect to keep the family comfortable in a modern and stylish environment.
Fuel up for a big day ahead
Tucked away down an old bluestone laneway, Hydrant Food Hall is one of Ballarat’s best cafes. Set in an historic warehouse punctuated by an original Grinnell sprinkler system, the menu here is driven by seasonality and local produce combined with specialty coffee. The kids won’t be able to look past the rainbow pancakes.
Try your luck panning for gold at Sovereign Hill
Sovereign Hill brings to life the excitement of Australia’s great 1850s gold rush. Much loved activities include the red coats, panning for golds, and coach rides.
Enjoy dinner at Carboni’s Italian Kitchen
At Carboni's you'll experience authentic Italian food. Enjoy a selection of artisan wood fired pizzas, antipasti, pasta dishes, seafood and delicious desserts - all sharing a distinct, rustic Italian twist.
Breakfast at the Turret Café
Ballarat’s Heritage listed the Turret Café delivers all day dining using only the finest ingredients grown right in Ballarat.
Wander the Ballarat Wildlife Park
Meet the Ballarat Wildlife Park‘s newest arrivals – Kai the Sumatran-Siberian tiger, Manuka the rare golden wombat, plus hundreds of free roaming kangaroos.
Lunch at Lilly’s at Eureka
Fuel up with a delicious lunch at Lilly's at Eureka. While here, take a wander through the Eureka Centre or enjoy the themed playground nearby.
Release your inner knight at Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle is a legendary land of adventure, with knights, dragons, wizards, kings, queens, princesses, fairies and more. Once you cross the drawbridge an adventurous, fun-filled day within the sprawling village awaits. Experience the drama of a medieval joust, as knights and their warhorses battle it out on the main arena; get lost in a maze; be enchanted by pantomimes; or learn the ancient art of archery.
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