Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

At Sovereign Hill, the story of an important time and place in Australian History, and the people who lived it, lives on. An internationally acclaimed tourist attraction, Sovereign Hill prides itself on its close attention to detail found in every aspect of this living, outdoor museum. Sovereign Hill is a glimpse of the vigour and excitement of life on Australia’s 1850s goldfields. Visitors can find real gold in the creek – gold pans are provided and it’s ‘finders keepers’, see $150,000 worth of molten gold poured into a gleaming bar, and take in the rich program of activities, shows and demonstrations. On Main Street there are working shops, hotels and a theatre – all based on original Ballarat businesses. Visitors are able to watch goldfields tradespeople in action and take a ride around the township in a horse-drawn coach. For the brave hearted, journey underground on a gold mine tour.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria 3353 Australia

Lake Wendouree, part of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, is an artifically created and maintained shallow urban lake.

Gillies Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

40 Lydiard St N, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

An interesting and dynamic regional gallery where there is always lots to see. Upstairs, the gallery collection is definitely worth a visit, as the Gallery holds one of the best regional collections in the country and is always looking for interesting, thought-provoking ways of displaying it. Downstairs there are temporary exhibitions, with at least four open at any one time.

102 Stawell Street South Enter next to Eureka Pool and drive down to carpark, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

Eureka Centre Ballarat is located at the historic site of 1854 Eureka Stockade rebellion, in the grounds of the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens. It is home to the Eureka Flag – one of Australia’s most revered cultural artefacts and textile treasures. The Centre is surrounded by the scenic National Heritage-listed Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens. I The Eureka Stockade resonates profoundly in the Australian national story. The Eureka uprising was a transformative social movement that deeply informed the development of modern democratic Australia. The Eureka Centre explores the cultural impact of the gold rush and tells the stories of the men and women who risked their lives in the fight for miner’s rights. The impact of their struggle and the resulting political reforms continues today in the rights enjoyed by all Australian citizens.

Lydiard St, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria 3352 Australia

Wendouree Parade Ballarat Botanic Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

The Ballarat Tramway Museum is staffed by volunteer members who are dedicated to preserving and operating a part of the former Ballarat street tramways. The Museum is now open every weekend and most public holidays from 11:00am until 4:00pm. On Tuesdays and selected days during school holidays it is open 10:00am to 3:00pm. Tram rides through the beautiful Botanic Gardens alongside Lake Wendouree are available from the Museum. Entry is $10 Adults, $8 concession, $5 children and $30 for families. Rides on the tram are included in the entry fee. There are special activities for children of all ages. The Museum welcomes groups and can cater for a variety of special occasions. Special event days are promoted on our web and Facebook pages. Visit the Museum's web site for further information.

Sturt Street Learmonth Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

3/61 Curtis St, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

Escapade Puzzle Games will test your mental strength as you attempt to solve a complex series of puzzles and clues in order to be victorious and thwart the evils that lie within. Never before in Ballarat will you have experienced such a fully immersive and intense experience that truly will push you to the limits of your mind. Pick your team of 2-5 detectives carefully because each persons wit and capabilities will be tested but ultimately you will rely on teamwork to solve the puzzle. Looking closely, thinking outside the box and working together will be the KEY to solving this challenging puzzle within 60 minutes. Escapade truly will be an experience involving excitement, daring and adventure.

Town Hall 225 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

Located in the heart of Ballarat's Heritage and Arts Precinct, Ballarat's Visitor Information Centre offers detailed information on the full range of Ballarat's attractions and accommodation options. Additional visitor facilities include free visitor parking, public internet access, free Wi-Fi and a large selection of local and regional maps.

Burke and Wills fountain, Lydiard Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

Discover the City Build by Gold on this fully guided walking tour of historic downtown Ballarat. Explore grand Victorian era streetscapes of opulent architecture and become captivated by the history behind the facades. True tales of rebellion, tragedy and triumph, fortunes won and lost, along with the city's highest achievers and world famous visitors. Tours: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm- Saturday- Sunday and Public Holidays Tour Duration:1.5-2 Hours Price: Adult:$25.00, Concession:$20.00, Child$15.00, Family$65.00. Bookings: ballarat-heritage-tours.business.site

49 Lydiard St N, Ballarat, Victoria 3350 Australia

With a total of 6 Mainstream screens (2 of which screen Digital 3D) and 2 Gold Class screens, Regent Cinemas Ballarat offer a wide range of films from Blockbusters and 3D, to quality Showcase (Art-house) films screened both in standard and luxury Gold Class auditoriums. Cinema 1 is our historic main cinema which seats 700+ and caters for mainstream and 3D films, Live events such as bands, functions, conferencing. We also have Satellite facilities which allow broadcast of special around the world events.