A secluded tiny house. A caravan park dotted with dogs. A 115-year-old hotel.
Ballarat's quirky stays are wonderfully distinct and very much off-beat.
So choose your own adventure and rest your head somewhere a little bit different on your next escape...
Mooramong Tiny Houses
Mooramong Tiny Houses might be small in size but they're big on charm.
A collab between the National Trust and Into The Wild Escapes, these three secluded cabins are tucked away on Mooramong Estate, a 4000-acre sheep farm near Skipton.
Each tiny home is named after a silent film character played by Hollywood star Claire Adams, who once owned the historic property with her Australian millionaire husband, Donald ‘Scobie’ MacKinnon.
Mooramong's illustrious cast features:
- Tiny Lenore, with an oh-so-dreamy outdoor bathtub
- Tiny Helen, boasting silo views and a panoramic skyline
- Tiny Justyn, perched near a lake and overlooking the country landscape
The Provincial Hotel
It's the hotel that defines its vibe as "just like staying at your exceptionally stylish best friend’s house" – a best friend with an eye for playful fabrics, bespoke furniture, and a mix of contemporary and classic artworks.
The Provincial Hotel, take a bow!
This fun-yet-sophisticated boutique offering is located in the heart of Ballarat in historic Lydiard Street North.
Built in 1909 and recognised by the National Trust, The Provincial's uniquely-curated rooms are the perfect blend of comfort and luxury.
The cherry on top is the hotel's European-inspired restaurant Lola, named after spirited gold rush showgirl Lola Montez (look her up, you won't be disappointed!).
And the girl power theme continues in The Provincial's courtyard with the chic Clara the cocktail caravan – a nod to The Ballarat Times' first female editor.
BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Being in the doghouse never looked so good.
The BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park nails the brief when it comes to pet-friendly holidays.
Its BIG Paws Pet-Friendly Precinct is home to:
- six pet-friendly, two-bedroom cabins complete with fully fenced deck, separate dog run plus special dog bowls and toys (and your pup can even sleep inside!)
- 13 fully enclosed pet-friendly powered sites with enough space for your van/tent, car and pooch
- an off-leash billabong where furry friends can go for a play or swim
