Ballarat
Steeped in history, Ballarat is Victoria's largest inland city and is famous as the site of the world's largest deposit of alluvial gold.
A rich legacy
Explore the legacy of the gold rush, still evident in the majestic architecture and wide tree-lined streets of the town today. Admire the city's Victorian and Edwardian architecture, parks, gardens, statues, and churches by following the visitor information centre's self-guided heritage walks.
Blood and gold
Pan for gold and watch the hustle and bustle of an 1850s gold mining settlement at Sovereign Hill. Don't miss the dramatic Blood on the Southern Cross sound and light show, telling the story of the Eureka Rebellion.
Art, music and shopping
Spend a day enjoying the magnificent collection of Australian art and the original Eureka flag at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australia's oldest and largest regional gallery. Catch a show at Her Majesty's Theatre, which originally opened in 1875, and wander through specialty shops stocking everything from boutique clothing and books to homewares, crafts and homemade supplies.
Things to do
This series of three walks through the heart of historic Ballarat uncovers much of the city's fame and fortune. Explore the historic streets.
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Ballarat's cool climate is ideally suited to producing top quality sparkling, chardonnay and pinot noir.
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Strike it rich with a day out in 1850s Ballarat and pan for gold, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and relive the Eureka Rebellion with sound and light
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Her Majesty's is one of Australia's most historic theatres, and one of the busiest performing arts centres in regional Victoria. It opened in 1875...
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Discover the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australia's premier regional gallery, with an exceptional collection of Australian art and changing exhibitions.
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