Ballarat Travel Guide

 cjg1 Says:  As we drove into Ballarat from the highway we encountered the Victory Arch. This large arch spanned the length of the road almost as if to welcome us into the city. Later we found out this is the entrance point to the Avenue of Honour; which encompassed several War memorials... 

 Rambling_Rover Says:  One of the many parallels between the United States and Australia is a Gold Rush. On an earlier trip to Alaska we visited the Gold Rush town of Skagway so we had to see Sovereign Hill. We were not disapointed. This is a first rate living history museum and well worth your... 

 FoxPearl Says:  Eerie Tours Ballarat is a walking ghost tour of the historical Lydiard and Camp St areas, and the website is www.eerietours.com.au I am a local resident and was invited on a tour, and since there is generally little to do at night time in Ballarat I jumped at the chance. The... 

 stevemt Says:  Yes this is a very touristy thing to do, but it is informitive as to how things worked in the gold rish era.This place has every one of its employees in period costume, doing things the way things were done in that era, (including the punnishments and exectutions) 

 stevemt Says:  The Eureka Stockade was a gold miners' revolt in 1854 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, against the officials supervising the mining of gold in the region of Ballarat. It was prompted by grievances over heavily priced mining items, the expense of a Miner's Licence, and... 

 Kate-Me Says:  Newly opened in December 2006, Gold Rush Golf is located at the western highway entrance to Ballarat, where the giant 6 metre Miner at the entrance makes it a very easy place to spot.Prices for 1 round: Adult $10, Children $7. $25 per family (2 adults, 2 children)The outdoor... 

 Kate-Me Says:  To really appreciate this attraction, you need to know that the waterfalls, tree fern rainforest, ponds, gardens and walkways in its pretty and tranquil bushland setting were originally built as a hobby by just one man, over a period of 20 years. Later, he decided to open it... 

 iandsmith Says:  During 1854 - 1858 more than 2 1/2 million ounces, worth about 10 million pounds in those days, was taken from Ballaarat (original spelling) using pick and shovel, and probably much more was taken away by lucky diggers in their boxes and bags of goldbelts. And just this note... 

 cjg1 Says:  My wife and I had walked by the Historic George Hotel earlier in the day and decided to come back here for a nice dinner. From the get go we loved the interior of the place and the friendly bar man who greeted us as we entered. The area is divided up into the bar and the... 

 Kate-Me Says:  Country Mouse is a very interesting combination... when you're in the front of the store, it's the homewares that dominate, with quite a lot of vintage stuff, very nicely presented, and once out the back, it's the cafe you notice, very nicely presented (see cupcakes for... 

 Kate-Me Says:  This small, attractive yet simple restaurant serves has a combination of Malaysian and Chinese dishes. I highly recommend the lunch box specials - rice & 1 main meal - same as the dinner menu (minus seafood and some of the meats) but for only Aus $7.50 The price is average... 

 iandsmith Says:  "Ballarat's newest and most exciting venue has arrived! Situated in the heart of Ballarat, the Bended Elbow offers the very best in dining, bar and entertainment. Ballarat's premium, pub and there are 20 varieties of beer on tap including our very own Ballarat Gold Ale -... 

 iandsmith Says:  Here is a town that has a rail service that can actually get to Melbourne faster than a car. Amazing. One day Australian railways may all be like that but, sadlly, I won't be alive to see it. Still, let us rejoice that at least here the dream still lives.Yes, in just over... 

 iandsmith Says:  This isn't just a shop, rather obviously, it's a whole couple of blocks of shops. With the majority of old style fronts retained, you can enjoy the individuality of each shop but still have parking nearby. Other towns could take note.Chuck in a couple of trees and there you...