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Activities in Ballarat


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    Ballarat was the first of the great goldfields. On tour you will see and experience Ballarat's highlights such as Eureka Stockade, Lydiard Street heritage streetscape, Black Hill lookout, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Art Gallery, Wathaurung Aboriginal Culture, Lake Wendoure and Mt Buninyong.
     
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    Tour Great Ocean Road with a maximum of 12 passengers. Enjoy wildlife, rainforests & shipwrecks, staying in stunning accommodation overlooking the Southern Ocean. The tour then ventures into the Grampians National Park, rich in Aborigonal culture, unique flora and fauna and magnificent escarpments.
     
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    The Goldfields of Victoria, is the goldmine experience of a lifetime! Become a gold miner in overalls, hard hat and lamp and descend 85 metres to the heart of the mine. You will experience working drills to unearth the mother lode of gold just waiting for you. Any gold you find you keep!
     
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    Travel to Ballarat and visit Sovereign Hill, a perfectly re-created 1850s goldmining settlement. Explore the shops and wander the main street to visit goldsmiths and craftsmen of another time. Journey through the town of Ballarat and see the Victorian architecture of a prosperous era.
     
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    Gold - 1850 - The world focussed on Ballarat as the cry 'Gold' echoed around the globe. Today, you too can capture the excitement of these bawdy times as you visit the scene of revolt, rebellion, gold fever and the emergence of democracy at this famous living museum -Sovereign Hill at Ballarat.
     

Tourist Attractions in Ballarat


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    Ballarat Wildlife Park

    Open 7 days week.
     
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    Sovereign Hill Historical Park

    open 7 days
     
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    Ballarat Botanical Gardens

    Magnificent public gardens
     
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    Lake Wendouree

    Visit the beautiful Lake Wendouree and take a leisurely stroll around its 6km walking track, enjoying coffee and cake and one of the many cafes along the way
     
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    Ballarat Botanical Gardens

    Visit the renowned Botanical Gardens next to Lake Wendouree. Visit the Robert Clark conservatory and have a look at our famous begonias.
     
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    Prisoner of War memorial

    The newly constructed Prisoner of War memorial next to Lake Wendouree pays tribute to those who were captured during war times.
     
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    Ballarat Fine Art Gallery

    open 7 days
     

Entertainment in Ballarat


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    Adekate Creek B & B, massage, spa, DEAN

    Nov 19th Ballarat Cup, Dowling forest Racecourse, Miners Rest. Dec 5,6,7, Carol B Cole One woman show, Dean Hall info 533452212
     

Local History in Ballarat


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    Rail Trail

    Ride the Ballarat - Skipton rail trail.