What to see, where to eat, family entertainment.
Places to visit
Step back into the gold rush era. You will need a whole day to experience what Sovereign Hill has to offer. 1km
148 locals recommend
Sovereign Hill
Step back into the gold rush era. You will need a whole day to experience what Sovereign Hill has to offer. 1km
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Interacting with Australian native animals. 1.5km
Gold coin entry, plenty to see, both modern and historic exhibits. 2.5km
113 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ballarat
40 Lydiard St NGold coin entry, plenty to see, both modern and historic exhibits. 2.5km
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Gillies Street NorthTranquil and beautiful by lake Wendouree. 6km
Eureka stockade is a museum that is home to the original Eureka flag and memorabilia. Commemorating the uprising and rebellion that took place in Ballarat in 1854. 1.4km
6 locals recommend
Eureka Stockade Gardens
121 Stawell St SEureka stockade is a museum that is home to the original Eureka flag and memorabilia. Commemorating the uprising and rebellion that took place in Ballarat in 1854. 1.4km
Tranquil Ballarat landmark comprising of beautiful gardens, parks and playgrounds. 5.7km
123 locals recommend
Lake Wendouree
Tranquil Ballarat landmark comprising of beautiful gardens, parks and playgrounds. 5.7km
A short 500m walk, picturesque and Tranquil with large parkland, playground and BBQ facilities.
9 locals recommend
Lake Esmond
A short 500m walk, picturesque and Tranquil with large parkland, playground and BBQ facilities.
Ballarat
Ballarat Centre of town, beautiful majestic historic buildings.
Great food
1 km walk or drive, great food, indoor/outdoor dining, sports bar, pokies and children's playground.
22 locals recommend
Red Lion Hotel
223 Main Rd1 km walk or drive, great food, indoor/outdoor dining, sports bar, pokies and children's playground.
Golden Crown Restaurant
105 Main RoadChinese food close by, they home deliver too. 1.5km
The Mallow
20 Skipton StGood pub.
The Grapes Hotel
121 Grant StAnother good pub, good cook.
Okami (Ballarat) - Japanese All You Can Eat
29 Sturt StreetIrish Murphys
36 Sturt StGood pub, good cook and good nightlife.
Cafe Lekker
11 Doveton St NBest breakfast/brunch in town!
Ballarat Yacht Club
Wendouree ParadeAwesome breakfast/lunch/dinner by Lake Wendouree.
For the Kids (and big kids)
All ages, kids will love this. A little on the expensive side for tight budgets.
6 locals recommend
Ballarat Indoor Go-Karts & Laserforce Entertainment Centre
502 Howitt StreetAll ages, kids will love this. A little on the expensive side for tight budgets.
Xtreme Bounce
50 Heinz RdGreat fun for all ages.
Inclusive Play Space
Oz Tenpin Ballarat
810 Doveton St NFamily fun
Funbugs Playhouse Ballarat
903 Doveton St NFor the little kids
Gold Rush Indoor and Outdoor Mini Golf
9367 Western HighwayFamily fun
Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre
Gillies Street NorthIndoor heated pools
Ballarat Skate Park
Barkly StreetBring your gear and skate?
For the Adults (with no kids)
260 plus beer flavours to choose from, great food, atmosphere and entertainment.
55 locals recommend
Hop Temple
24 Armstrong St N260 plus beer flavours to choose from, great food, atmosphere and entertainment.
Mitchell Harris Wines
38 Doveton St NClassy outing for the over 18's
Something quite different..
Beer tasting and toasties during the day and a pizza dining experience each Friday and Saturday evening.
9 locals recommend
Cubby Haus Brewing
884 Humffray St SSomething quite different..
Beer tasting and toasties during the day and a pizza dining experience each Friday and Saturday evening.
Food Scene
The Lane Coffee
35 Lydiard St NMeals, Sports Bar, Pokies, huge indoor playground for the kiddies, open late.
6 locals recommend
Zagame's Ballarat Hotel
639 Main RdMeals, Sports Bar, Pokies, huge indoor playground for the kiddies, open late.
Red Lion Hotel
223 Main RdClose by, Great Food, pokies, sports bar, kids playground.