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Food & Drinkfromper adult (price varies by group size)$1,194
Historical Toursfromper adult$24
Hot Air Balloon Ridesfromper adult$265
Historic Sites
Bodies of Water
Serene lakeside setting ideal for leisurely strolls, picnics, and wildlife observation. Features a 6km track, playgrounds, BBQ spots, and a yacht club with dining overlooking the water.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Interactive wildlife habitat with close encounters, allowing for hand-feeding kangaroos and photo moments with koalas. Features diverse native animals and educational shows.
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Lush Botanical Garden with diverse themed areas, including sensory and Australian sections, a begonia hot house, and historical Prime Ministers Walk. Perfect for picnics and photography.
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Art Galleries
Regional gallery in a charming building, showcasing a mix of historical and contemporary art. Features themed exhibitions and a special display of Norman Lindsay's works.
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Speciality Museums
Classic tram rides along scenic Lake Wendouree with a museum displaying restored carriages and tramway history. Includes family-friendly activities and educational workshops.
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Speciality Museums
Museum dedicated to Australian colonial history, showcasing the original Eureka flag, detailed informative displays, and rebellion insights. Features a cafe and souvenir shop.
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- Kerry1 contributionBraved the cold Ballarat evening and actually enjoyed the snow! It was a great experience for the whole family. Something for everyone! Bakery was excellent and raspberry drops never disappoint. Will be back 😁Written September 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JamstarBKSydney, Australia191 contributionsBeautiful, scenic lake. A lovely drive around the lake made for a good activity with a baby on a cold afternoon. Gorgeous homes all along Wendouree Pde are as beautiful as the lake!Written July 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SuyinsingaporeSingapore, Singapore9 contributionsStaff are friendly and visitors can see the animals upclose.
Feeding of the kangaroos was fun though most of them seem too full to eat.
It is not a very big space so one can easily complete the park in 2 hours.
As it is very far from the city, would suggest combining this with a visit to other attractions to make the trek worthwhile.Written June 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - James BNewcastle, Australia639 contributionsWe spent an hour or so in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. One of the features of this park are the old trees, several of which are on the National Trust listing. The greenhouse is an attractive well engineered structure.
For those who revel in political history the park boasts an avenue of bronze busts of all Australia’s prime ministers (up to Mr Turnbull). A work in progress and more to come, no doubt!Written May 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Maryann BBasel, Switzerland324 contributionsWe were not expecting such a wonderful art gallery outside of the big Australian cities. We were lucky enough to time our visit with the free guided tour which was very enjoyable and informative. We learnt a lot about both the art works and the history of the local area. The staff were all extremely helpful. One can easily spend 2+ hours here if exploring all the exhibits. And it's all for free!Written February 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ThinControllerAustralia170 contributionsWe visited the Ballarat Tramway Museum on a Sunday. The nearest parking we could find was about 400 metres away but it was a level walk to the museum. Entry for adults is $15 and includes unlimited tram rides. The museum is very interesting to explore for anyone who is interested in history. While you are unable to tour the active workshop, there are many trams on display in the museum area with a summary of their histories - several of the trams were acquired by the Ballarat system from other tramways and have very interesting histories. The motorman on our tram ride was knowledgable and we had a very interesting chat with him when the tram was at the end of the line and the conductor was swinging the pole. A very nice touch is that the museum offers visitors free tea and coffee. There is also a small shop with publications and videos We would be very happy to return.
TCWritten July 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Maryann BBasel, Switzerland324 contributionsWe took the local bus from the city centre to the Eureka Centre which is set in lovely grounds on the outskirts. The museum was smaller than we expected but it provided us non-Australians with a good historical overview of events we had not heard about before. The onsite cafe was also very good for a coffee break.Written February 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- James BNewcastle, Australia639 contributionsIt was a lovely street walk appreciating the historic buildings, so many of which have been preserved. Ballarat was clearly a wealthy town in its heyday.Written May 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,536 contributionsAustralian birds are colourful and diverse, it's worth taking the family on a visit to the Ballarat Bird World; the noisy Black Cockatoos are entrancing. There's a half kilometer of raised walkways, and more than 50 metres of man-made waterfalls. Apart from the Maze, the kids will love the animatronic dinosaur. Ballarat Bird World is an entertaining day out, it's obviously a labour of love for the family who manage this venture, who have reared many birds by hand.Written May 2, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Moving ButlerBallarat, Australia184 contributionsTake a quick trip from Southern Cross Station Melbourne to the magnificent Ballarat Train Station, the perfect day trip out. Once you arrive at the main Station, you will see the majestic yesteryears just before your eyes. The station is majestic to say the least and is very well looked after. I am sure they are still filming old sets here. Take a moment once you arrive to walk around, sit for a minute and take in the splendour of what once was but in real time today.Written April 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- C...Victoria, Australia86,127 contributionsTogether at this location is the Arch of Victory and the beginning of the Avenue of Honour, they are here because the community wanted to create a tangible and fitting memorial in recognition of service and sacrifice during WW1.
The Avenue was officially opened in 1929 by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ( later Edward VIII). Both the Arch and the Avenue are listed by the Victorian Heritage Register.
William Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood of Anzac and Totnes, field marshal was born in India. Birdwood was appointed K.C.M.G. (1914), K C.S.I. (1915), K.C.B. (1917), G.C.M.G. (1919), and was created a baronet and granted £10,000 (1919). He was mentioned in dispatches frequently and awarded many foreign decorations. In the Australian Military Forces he was made a general (1920), field marshal (1925), and honorary colonel of the 3rd Infantry Battalion and the 16th Light Horse; he also received further British honours. In 1920 he toured Australia and one of his duties was to lay the stone for the arch.
The Arch of Victory is the largest commemorative arch in Australia. The world’s most significant arches are displayed at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and Ballarat’s Arch of Victory has its place amongst those world arches.
It is a very grand structure, but to really appreciate it... you do need to get out and walk around... there are many information plaques at it's base and information boards in this precinct.Written February 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Helen HBallarat, Australia55 contributionsGreat little market alwayz come home with something new well worth checking out if your in the area,Written September 8, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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