The Eureka Centre and Stockade Gardens

At the beautifully designed Eureka Centre commemorating the events of the 1854 Eureka Stockade, visitors can experience the tensions and the drama of December 1854 when Ballarat’s diggers took up arms against a corrupt and unjust goldfields administration. After years of oppression, the bloody battle that followed led to the birth of true democracy in Australia.

Visitors can move through a series of galleries that employ multimedia technology to vividly bring the Eureka story to life. The Contemplation Space allows visitors to rest and reflect on the significance of Eureka in Australia’s history.

The Centre has a cafe and a shop with a range of souvenirs, including Eureka-themed items. The Centre provides a full visitor information service.

These 19th century Stockade Gardens pleasure gardens were set aside by the people of Ballarat in the 1870s to commemorate the Eureka Rebellion. Relax and take time to reflect among the mature trees, the 1880s bluestone monument, the all-abilities Eureka Playground and the Eureka Circle, erected in 2004 to commemorate Eureka 150. Toilets and barbecue facilities are available in the Gardens.

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