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Acknowledgement of Country Mural: Mundi-gurrk and Wurring, wurring Family Gathering by the Biyal
First Nations artist Deanne Gilson has unveiled a new Acknowledgement of Country mural in the Ballarat Town Hall’s…
Arch of Victory
The Arch commemorates the Allied victory in the Great War but, for a community finally emerging from four years…
Art Gallery of Ballarat / Backspace Gallery
The Art Gallery of Ballarat is Australia’s oldest and most engaging regional gallery. From 3 March 2025, the…
Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections
Sovereign Hill’s Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections (Gold Rush Collections Centre for short) isn’t your usual museum…
Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor…
Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute
Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI), sitting proudly under the watchful eye of Minerva, has welcomed a diverse group of…
Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre
The Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (BALC) is here for you. Located in the heart of Ballarat, BALC…
Ballarat Aviation Museum
Ballarat Aviation Museum is located within the grounds of the Ballarat Aerodrome. Ballarat Aerodrome was a RAAF base…
Ballarat Bird World
Take a stroll along the raised walkway past the landscaped waterfall and gardens to view the birds on…
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Located on the western shore of Lake Wendouree, approximately four kilometres from Ballarat’s CBD, the Gardens are a…
Ballarat Indoor Go Karts, Laserforce & Entertainment Centre
Ballarat’s Family Entertainment Centre with Go-Karts & Laserforce and Arcade Games are all under the one roof. Offering…
Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum
The Ballarat Observatory is one of the oldest observatories in regional Australia, with one of the best collections…
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Travel back in time through the beautiful Ballarat Botanical Gardens alongside Lake Wendouree. By riding one of the…
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Winner of Victoria’s Best Attraction at the 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards and silver in Major Attractions 2024. Ballarat…
Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa
At Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa, the ultimate goal is to guide you towards a lasting sense of wellbeing…
Civic Hall Ballarat
Ballarat’s Civic Hall has re-emerged as one of the City’s most popular and adaptable event spaces. Following a…
Creative Play Art Centre
Creative Play Art Centre is a Play base attraction, where sensory-rich environments and engaging activities promote exploration and…
Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail
In 2021, Australia’s first Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail was created in Woowookarung Regional Park. Just inside the…
Eureka Centre Ballarat
Each year the Eureka Centre welcomes people from around the world who seek a meaningful connection to one…
G-VR
Where reality Meets the Virtual, the exclusive un-paralleled gaming experience. Bringing the absolute latest five player full body…
GOR Woollen Mill
GOR Woollen Mill is a family-run gem, passionate about sustainability and responsibility. This boutique, working spinning mill creates…
Garden of the Grieving Mother
The Garden of the Grieving Mother is designed to be a space for contemplation and reflection, honouring and…
Gold Rush Mini Golf
Located conveniently on the Western Highway, Gold Rush Mini Golf’s Two 18 hole fully licensed themed golf courses…
Golden City Paddle Steamer and Museum Society
View the history of paddle boats, the digital photographic images and watch new and old videos of activities…
Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat
Opened in 1875, Her Majesty’s Theatre is the beating cultural heart of Ballarat, holding the title of Australia’s…
Hop Queen Mural
With over 20 years of experience working as a creative, Travis Price has built a reputation as a…
Pinot & Picasso Ballarat
Pinot & Picasso is Ballarat’s number one paint and sip experience. No talent necessary as you laugh, paint…
Rare Trades Centre
Through hands-on experiential workshops and classes, the Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades (Rare Trades Centre…
Sovereign Hill
Sovereign Hill is a living museum presenting the story of Ballarat as a gold rush boomtown. Gold was…
The Goods Shed Ballarat
Located next to Ballarat train station, The Goods Shed offers the city a new social, cultural, and hospitality…
The Robert Clark Conservatory
Take a wander inside amongst the seasonal floral displays at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. The Robert Clark Conservatory…
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts Ballarat
The Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts in Ballarat is host to a wide variety of events including intimate…
Xtreme Bounce
Get ready to have fun with your family and friends at the regions only trampoline center, Xtreme Bounce…
Andersons Mill, Smeaton Historic Area
In a postcard setting on the banks of Birch’s Creek at Smeaton, Anderson’s Mill stands as a powerful…
Creswick Museum
Visit Creswick Museum to learn about the rich history of Creswick. See its outstanding permanent collection alongside regular…
Creswick Woollen Mills – A Very Fine Yarn
Creswick Woollen Mills is an award-winning Australian family business and the last coloured woollen spinning mill in Australia…
Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails)
Djuwang Baring – which means ‘long track’ in the Dja Dja Wurrung language – is a 60-kilometre network…
Maze House
Maze House is located on the Midland Highway ten minutes from Daylesford and ten minutes from Creswick, with…
Tuki
Discover Tuki’s unforgettable experiences as you soak up the breathtaking scenery and stunning location with uninterrupted views of…
Village Dreaming Cooking and Traditional Skills School
A cooking school devoted to teaching traditional skills within a beautiful sustainability and permaculture framework. Skills such as…
Kryal Castle
Enjoy a range of activities at Kryal Castle; located just a short drive from Ballarat city center. This…
Avoca Silo Art
The Avoca silo artwork depicts the Australian Barking Owl, a bird native to the local Pyrenees Ranges. The…
Cyril Callister Museum: The man who invented Vegemite
The Cyril Callister Museum celebrates the life, work and legacy of Dr Cyril Callister, the Australian scientist who…
Mooramong Estate
Built in the early 1860s and remodelled in 1938, Mooramong Estate elegantly echoes the lifestyle of Donald ‘Scobie’…