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No matter where you live in Victoria, it now costs you about $10 or less to travel to and from Ballarat by train.
For our metro friends, all you need to do is hop on a V/Line train at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station and, in around 90 minutes, you’ll be arriving at the historic Ballarat Train Station.
And what makes this super affordable day trip even better is there’s so much to explore in Ballarat on foot.
Read on to discover 10 things to do within a 10-minute walk of the Ballarat Train Station…
Just 250m from the Ballarat Train Station is the Art Gallery of Ballarat – Australia’s oldest regional gallery.
Open 10am-5pm daily, the gallery’s impressive collection of Australian art is a seamless blend of works from colonial to contemporary periods.
And guess what? It’s free to browse the permanent collection plus most temporary exhibitions.
Ballarat takes its food very seriously and it shows, with the glowing press showered on the city’s top restaurants, bars and cafes.
Some of our favourite CBD eateries and watering holes can be found in:
Discover the grand architectural links to Ballarat’s dramatic past on the self-guided Historic Streetscapes Walking Tour.
Unearth the fortunes lavished upon the buildings in Lydiard Street, enjoy the melding of architecture in Camp Street, and soak in the history of Sturt Street.
Unleash your inner artist with these CBD workshops and experiences:
Shop for something special at:
Ballarat is home to one of Australia’s largest and most significant regional public art collections with a swag of more than 120 artworks.
The self-guided Contemporary Public Art Walk showcases nine of the city’s hero pieces, including renowned illustrator Travis Price’s Main Road mural.
Dig a little deep into Ballarat’s part with a guided tour of:
Or explore a different side of Ballarat with Hidden Lanes‘ guided tours.
The Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour is a journey through the city’s mysterious lanes, quirky shops and fascinating tales.
If you’re keen to explore beyond the Ballarat CBD, jump on a public bus and head to some of the city’s top tourist attractions, including Sovereign Hill, the Ballarat Wildlife Park and the Eureka Centre.
The city’s main bus interchange is located right next door to the Ballarat Train Station.
Another option is to stay on the train beyond the Ballarat Train Station and then disembark a couple of minutes later at the city’s second station – the Wendouree Train Station.
A quick 10-minute walk will take you to the beautiful Lake Wendouree precinct, complete with:
With the money you’re saving on travel expenses, why not splurge a little and turn your Ballarat day trip into an overnight stay?
Within a couple of blocks of the Ballarat Train Station you’ll find:
Main image: Grainery Lane