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Art Gallery of Ballarat
The Art Gallery of Ballarat is not just Australia’s oldest regional gallery but one of its most exciting.…
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. Ballarat Wildlife Park is set amongst the…
Black Hill Reserve and Mountain Bike Trails
The Black Hill Reserve includes the Black Hill lookout, offering sweeping views of Ballarat and the surrounding district…
Civic Hall Ballarat
Ballarat’s Civic Hall has re-emerged as one of the City’s most popular and adaptable event spaces. Following a…
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…
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…
Inclusive Play-Space
The concept for an Inclusive Play-Space in Ballarat came from the community in 2012 and was driven through…
Lake Wendouree
Lake Wendouree has been a community destination for more than 150 years. Located in central Ballarat next to…
Mount Buninyong
Mount Buninyong is an extinct volcanic mountain 745m above sea level. It’s a great landmark of the Buninyong…
Sovereign Hill
Sovereign Hill is a living museum presenting the story of Ballarat as a gold rush boomtown. Gold was…
Woowookarung Regional Park
Woowookarung – ‘place of plenty’ is part of the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung Aboriginal people. Woowookarung Regional…
Xtreme Bounce
Get ready to have fun with your family and friends at the regions only trampoline center, Xtreme Bounce…
Kryal Castle
Enjoy a range of activities at Kryal Castle; located just a short drive from Ballarat city center. This…
Lal Lal Falls
Lal Lal Falls is a waterfall 20 minutes’ drive from Ballarat with an impressive drop into a large,…
Lerderderg State Park
Rising in the Great Dividing Range, the Lerderderg River has cut a 300 metre deep gorge through sandstone…
Payne’s Orchards
Pick-Your-Own farm fresh fruit. Payne’s Orchard’s are one of the few genuine small family orchards left in Australia.…
Telford Park All Abilities Sculpture Trail
The Telford Park All Abilities Sculpture Trail is located in Bacchus Marsh. 1.8km of all abilities trail winds…
Werribee Gorge State Park
Werribee Gorge retains a wild, rugged natural beauty. The park offers spectacular views and great opportunities for bushwalking…
Calembeen Park
Calembeen Park’s two beautiful lakes are home to birdlife and waterlily displays. There is also a toddlers’ pool…
Creswick Regional Park
Centrally located between Ballarat and Daylesford, this park is home to a variety of native wildlife and colourful…
Djuwang Baring – Creswick Trails
Construction began early in 2023 on a network of 60 km of mountain bike trails at Creswick. …
Hammon Park Trailhead Creswick
Hammon Park is home to the trailhead of the Creswick Trails Project which, when completed, will consist of…
Tuki Trout Farm
Discover Tuki’s unforgettable experiences as you soak up the breathtaking scenery and stunning location with uninterrupted views of…
Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail
The 53km Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail runs along the former railway to Skipton, from western Ballarat, Haddon, Smythesdale and…
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…