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The Eureka Trail

7 Reviews

#43 of 68 things to do in Ballarat

Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Hiking Trails

Lydiard Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, Australia

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“Bit of a walk”

Retraces as close as possible the march of the troopers and the police to the Eureka Stockade... read more

Reviewed November 24, 2017

someone d

Ballarat, Australia

“Leisurely walk through goldrush history”

The Eureka Trail takes you from the Old Post Office, where the original police camp was located... read more

Reviewed November 12, 2016

David W

Ballarat, Australia

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Very good58%
Average28%
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Nov 24, 2017

“Bit of a walk”

Jul 3, 2017

“Interesting History”

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Lydiard Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, Australia

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someone d

Ballarat, Australia

299187

Reviewed November 24, 2017

Bit of a walk

Retraces as close as possible the march of the troopers and the police to the Eureka Stockade. To this day the police are not welcome in any of the commemorations of the actual event but there is a lot to work through. Recommended although it...More

Date of experience: October 2017

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Oldjack

Greater Melbourne, Australia

61671654

Reviewed July 3, 2017

Interesting History

The trail starts in town on the corner of Lydiard and Sturt Streets Street next to the old Post office to the Eureka Stockade museum. Brush up on your history of an important historical event in Australia and enjoy the walk through Ballarat.

Date of experience: July 2017

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David W

Ballarat, Australia

29675

Reviewed November 12, 2016

Leisurely walk through goldrush history

The Eureka Trail takes you from the Old Post Office, where the original police camp was located corner of Lydiard and Sturt Streets, to the MADE museum about 3.5kms away. The trail takes as best possible the route the troopers took to the Eureka Stockade...More

Date of experience: October 2016

1 Thank David W

redsoniaa

Wollongong, Australia

14126

Reviewed May 17, 2016 via mobile

Need all morning!

Map is attached as not easy to find. Some spots have signs others it is pot luck whether you are there or not!! Nice walk if weather is good

Date of experience: May 2016

1 Thank redsoniaa

OSM333

Ballarat, Australia

2412

Reviewed March 30, 2016

Great track just a few spots not

This is a great trail. I just find there are a few spots where it is not well signposted. and there is the odd tunnel that could do with some solar lighting even for during the day.

Date of experience: March 2016

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Nomeian

Riddells Creek, Australia

582138

Reviewed April 17, 2015

Great historic walk

I wandered along the trail and learnt more about Ballarat in the process. Great history tour at your own pace...worth a look

Date of experience: November 2014

5 Thank Nomeian

fional943

Ballarat, Australia

457386

Reviewed December 26, 2014

Free walk, through Ballarat's history

I discovered this gem of a walk, by accident, when showing a friend the historic Bluestone railway viaduct in Mair Street recently. The trail begins in Lydiard Street and a trail map and notes, can be picked up at the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre, opposite...More