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BFounded on the wealth of the world’s largest alluvial gold mining deposits, Ballarat is a city rich in heritage and culture that looks confidently to the future. Located just over an hour’s drive northwest of Melbourne, Ballarat is Victoria’s largest inland city with a flourishing population estimated at over 100,000 people.

Gold was first discovered in Ballarat in 1851. Within a year, 20,000 ‘diggers’ had arrived from all over the world, most notably the United Kingdom, Europe and China. On December 3, 1854, Ballarat once again carved its name in Australian history with the Eureka Rebellion, Australia’s only civil uprising. It was a brief but bloody battle that saw miners take up arms against authorities in their fight for democracy and “a fair go”. The City is acknowledged as the birthplace of the Australian Spirit.

Today, visitors are drawn to the region by this rich heritage, enhanced by grand architecture, spacious parks, beautiful gardens, culture, art and sumptuous eateries. Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is recognised as one of the country’s most intact Victorian streetscapes and is a much sought after location for film and television.

Ballarat has successfully managed to balance the demands for progress while preserving its heritage. Ballarat is the touring hub for the Goldfields tourist region and is also a destination on the spectacular Great Southern Touring Route.

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Ballarat is brimming with a rich heritage and culture, so take the time to explore this wonderful city.

HER MAJESTY’S THEATREHer Majesty’s Theatre, located at 17 Lydiard Street South, opened in 1875 and is one of the country’s most historic theatres. Performances throughout the year feature the best of nationally-touring professional and local amateur performances. Every year the Royal South Street Competitions, a Grand National Eisteddfod of Australasia, is held for three months in the theatre.

ART GALLERY OF BALLARAT Join a tour at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, home to Australia’s largest and oldest regional public art collection. Housing significant collections of Australian art, the gallery includes a stunning array of works including pieces by members of the Heidelberg School. Situated on 40 Lydiard Street North, the gallery is open daily from 10am to 5pm and general entry is free.

BALLAARAT MECHANICS’ INSTITUTEThe Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is a veritable museum of vintage books, historic newspaper collections and modern publications. As well as viewing the eclectic range of publications, you can also discover the wonderful underground world of cinema.

BALLARAT HERITAGE WALKING TOURSTake a walking tour along one of these heritage trails which offer an insight into the city’s history and heritage: 1. Ballarat’s Historic Streetscapes 2. Ballarat’s Historic Statues and 3. Ballarat Revealed (accessed via a smartphone). For maps, please visit www.visitballarat.com.au or drop into the visitor information centre located on Lydiard Street North. For a guided walking tour of Ballarat, visit www.ballaratheritagetours.com.au or call 1300 961 153.

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• Enjoy the modern and classic masterpieces at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

• Visit the beautiful Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Prime Ministers’ Avenue, and stroll or cycle around picturesque Lake Wendouree.

• Visit Kryal Castle and enter a medieval adventure park.

• Take a Heritage Walking and Driving Tour and marvel at Ballarat’s elegant architecture.

• Meander up the beautiful and iconic Lydiard Street.

• Visit the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E).

• Strike it lucky at Sovereign Hill and the Gold Museum.

• Discover the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial.

• Get up close and personal with Australian wildlife at the Ballarat Wildlife Park.

• Sample some local wines at regional wineries.

GETTING AROUND

Getting around Ballarat is simple as the city is well signposted and easy to navigate. Ballarat’s CBD, built around a well planned grid, is easy to navigate and offers ample parking if you’re driving.

Local bus services run from Sturt Street, the city’s main thoroughfare, to most of Ballarat’s attractions.

More information on bus routes and timetables is available from the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre, so please call 1800 446 633. Alternatively, visit www.cdcvictoria.com.au/timetables/ballarat.

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ExploreSovereign HillA visit to Ballarat wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Sovereign Hill. Soak up the heritage of the region at this awe-inspiring attraction.Pan for gold, ride the Cobb & Co Coach and discover colonial buildings at the world famous Sovereign Hill. Replicating the 1850s Ballarat Goldfields, this open-air museum brings the Eureka story to life in the sound and light show ‘Blood on the Southern Cross’.

Likewise, the multi-sensory experience of ‘Trapped!’ tells the powerful story of the 1882 disaster in the New Australasian No.2 Mine at Creswick.

Sovereign Hill is an experience not to be missed. Located on Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, this wonderful attraction is open daily from 10am to 5pm except for Christmas Day. Hours are extended to 5.30pm during daylight savings.

For more information, contact the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre on 1800 446 633 or visit www.visitballarat.com.au.

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Ballarat is steeped in a rich gold history and offers a wealth of attractions for all to enjoy.

MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY AT EUREKA (M.A.D.E)Located on the historic site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade and with the iconic Eureka Flag as its centrepiece, this award winning attraction appeals to all ages. M.A.D.E uses innovative digital immersion and physical artefacts to engage visitors to explore the evolution and future of democracy. In addition to the permanent displays, M.A.D.E offers a diverse temporary exhibition program and exciting calendar of events. For visitors seeking refreshments, Saltbush Kitchen onsite offers a quality menu sourced from fresh, local produce. For more information on M.A.D.E, please visit www.made.org.

GOLD MUSEUMFor further insights into the impact of the gold rushes, check out the feature exhibition ‘Ballarat: Inspired by Gold’ at the Gold Museum located on Bradshaw Street, Golden Point. Discover the beauty and power of gold as you view an impressive and valuable collection of gold nuggets, alluvial deposits, priceless gold artefacts and coins. The museum also offers an award winning gift shop featuring gold nuggets, jewellery and fine giftware. The museum is open daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm except for Christmas Day. Hours are extended to 6pm during daylight savings.

KRYAL CASTLEAt Kryal Castle, step into a Medieval world of high energy jousting shows, re-enactments, cultural shows, Medieval feasts and Murder Mystery Nights. Situated at 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek, this is a Medieval adventure for the whole family.

BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Get up close and personal to many indigenous animals including koalas, wombats, kangaroos, emus, brolgas,

Tasmanian devils, snakes and crocodiles at the award winning Ballarat Wildlife Park. Situated at 250 Fussell Street, Ballarat East, the park is open daily from 9am to 5.30pm except for Christmas Day. Guided tours commence at 11am.

GARDENSThe Ballarat Botanical Gardens, nestled amongst a sprawling 40 hectares, boasts a variety of f lora and is noted for being one of the oldest gardens in Australia. Take a leisurely stroll through the gardens or peruse the Adam Lindsday Gordon Cottage for beautiful jewellry and ceramics. The gardens plays host to the Ballarat Begonia Festival on Labour Day weekend every year.

LAKESLocated near the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Lake Wendouree is a Mecca for holiday activities. Visitors can enjoy aquatic adventures such as canoeing, rowing and sailing around the lake as well as birdwatching. The 6km track that surrounds this picturesque setting is very popular among walkers, joggers and cyclists. If you’re keen on picnicing, barbeque and picnic facilities are available. Alternatively, try one of the eateries available lake-side. In the surrounding Ballarat region, Lake Esmond is also a destination worth visiting for walking and picnicing. For those keen on boating, waterskiing or fishing, Lake Burrumbeet and Lake Learmonth offer the perfect conditions.

BALLARAT-SKIPTON TRAILThe Ballarat-Skipton Trail is a 53km track that winds along the old Ballarat-Skipton line. Meandering through townships, farms and hinterland, walkers and cyclists alike can acquaint themselves with the region in a wholly unique way. For more information and trail maps, please visit www.ballaratskiptonrailtrail.com.

Renowned for its gold history, Ballarat now attracts visitors to the region for its diverse range of local produce and game.With access to such quality ingredients, chefs are dishing up a variety of sumptuous cuisine from Italian to Thai, Japanese, contemporary Australian and more.

The Ballarat region is also gaining a solid reputation for producing cool-climate wines, offering smooth Chardonnays and elegant Pinot Noirs.

There’s a number of great wineries in the area as well as the renowned Pyreness wine region located close by. Be sure to check them out.

For a winery tour map for Ballarat, please visit www.ballaratwineries.com/map.htm.

DINING OUT Ballaarat Yacht Club Wendouree Parade • Ph: 5331 2208

Golden Crown Chinese Restaurant 101-105 Main Road • Ph: 5332 2169

Harry Limes Restaurant 5A Doveton Street North • Ph: 5331 2044

Irish Murphy’s Ballarat 36 Sturt Street • Ph: 5331 4091

Japanese Restaurant Kambei 501 Main Road • Ph: 5331 1468

Mitchell Harris Wine Bar 38 Doveton Street North • Ph:5331 8931

Saltbush Kitchen (M.A.D.E) 102 Stawell Street South • Ph: 0404 738 628

Sebastopol Bowling Club 213-219 Albert Street • Ph: 5335 8839

The Forge Pizzeria 14 Armstrong Street North • Ph: 5337 6635

The Lakeview Hotel 22 Wendouree Parade • Ph: 5331 4592

Tokyo Grill House 109 Bridge Mall • Ph: 5333 3945

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BEACH SUNDAYThe Ballarat Market Ballarat Showgrounds Creswick Road, Ballarat 8am-1pm

Daylesford Sunday Market Daylesford Train Station Raglan Street, Daylesford 8am-3pm

2ND & 5TH SUNDAY Ballarat Computer Market Ballarat Secondary College East Campus Victoria Street, Ballarat 10am-4pm

3RD SUNDAYTalbot Farmers’ Market Scandinavian Crescent, Talbot 9am-1pm

4TH SUNDAYAvoca Riverside Market On the River Flats, Avoca 9am-1pm

LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTHBuninyong Village Market Buninyong Town Hall, Buninyong 9am-1pm

1ST SATURDAYBallarat Fresh Produce Market Bridge Mall, Ballarat 9am-1pm

Daylesford Farmers’ Market Daylesford Primary School Vincent Street, Daylesford 9am-1pm

2ND SATURDAYBallan Farmers’ Market Mill Cottage 96 Inglis Street, Ballan 9am-1pm

3RD SATURDAYCreswick Market 19-21 Victoria Street, Creswick 9am-1pm

2ND & 4TH SATURDAYBallarat Lakeside Farmers Market Wendouree Parade, Ballarat (Beside the Botanical Gardens) 9am-1pm

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For more information on events in Ballarat, please visit www.visitballarat.com.au or call the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre on 1800 446 633.

BJANUARY• Mars Cycling Australia Road National Championships

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• Ballarat Beer Festival www.ballaratbeerfestival.com.au

MARCH• Begonia Festival

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• Harmony Fest Alfred Deakin Place, Camp Street

• National Neighbour Day

APRIL• ANZAC Day Celebrations

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MAY• Ballarat Apron Festival

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• Ballarat heritage Weekend www.ballaratheritageweekend.com

• Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally www.lakegoldsmithsteamrally.org.au

JULY• Royal South Street Eisteddfod

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OCTOBER• Ballarat Floral Art Fundraising Flower Show

Robert Clark Horticultural Centre Ballarat Botanical Gardens

• Ballarat Wine Show

• Run Ballarat ballarat.runaustralia.com.au

NOVEMBER• Springfest

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• Memories of War Film Launch at M.A.D.E made.org

• Ballarat Show ballaratshow.org.au

• Ballarat Festival of Motoring at M.A.D.E made.org

• Ballarat By The Glass www.ballaratwineries.com/bbglass.htm

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• Native Spice Classes at Saltbush Kitchen made.org

• ‘Songs of Freedom - Celebrating Democracy Quilters’ Challenge’ Exhibition at M.A.D.E (19 Nov – 31 Jan) made.org

Emergency Police, 000 Fire and Ambulance

Non-Emergency Police

Ballarat Police 20 Dana Street 5336 6000

Hospitals

Ballarat Hospital (Ballarat Health Services) Drummond Street North 5320 4000

St John of God Hospital Drummond Street North 5320 2111

Medical Centres

Ballarat Medical Centre 10 Drummond Sreet South 5333 1253

Tristar Medical Group 1010A Sturt Street 5331 7155

Ballarat Essential Dental

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Pharmacy

Priceline Pharmacy 1010 Sturt St 5331 1271

Ballarat Taxi Co-operative Ltd 131 008

Ballarat Bus For bus routes and timetables, please visit www.cdcvictoria.com.au/timetables-ballarat

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