Get to Know Ballarat

Posted Mon 9th Oct 2017 | efront

WITH THE HELP OF VISIT BALLARAT, WE’VE TAKEN THE GUESS WORK OUT OF YOUR TRIP.

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There is a lot to do and explore in Ballarat and surrounding areas, so we’ve put together this handy guide to help you plan your weekend.

Please go to VisitBallarat.com.au for an extensive list of activities and things to see.

 

FOOD AND WINE ENTHUSIASTS

Eastern Peake Vineyard and Winery 30mins from Ballarat Central

67 Pickfords Rd, Coghills Creek VIC 3364

 

Mitchell Harris Wines designed by Moloney Architects

38 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

 

Head out to one of the Sunday markets, grab some local produce and nd a spot in the sun near Lake Wendouree for a picnic between visiting buildings

visitballarat.com.au/events/markets

 

CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE and CULTURE

Robert Clark Horticulture Centre in Ballarat Botanic Gardens designed by Peter Elliot Architecture

401 – 405 Lake Wendouree Prd, Lake Wendouree

 

The Lost Ones Gallery and basement bar located in 1870s Masonic Temple building.

14 Camp St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

 

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Art Gallery of Ballarat, Open House Ballarat kids activities

40 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central

 

Ballarat Tramway Museum

100 Gillies Street North – Depot, Ballarat VIC 3350

 

HERITAGE LOVERS

Craig’s Royal Hotel

10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat Central

 

Heritage walking tour of Sturt Street
visitballarat.com.au/things-to-do/local-tours/walking-tours

 

OUTDOORS

 

Ballarat Botanic Gardens and Lake Wendouree

 

PLACES TO EAT

 

The Unicorn

131 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

 

Fika Coffee Brewers

36A Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

 

The Forge Pizzeria

14 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

 

The Little Bird Café

205 Sturt St, Ballarat VIC 3350

 

Mitchell Harris Wines

38 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

 

Catfish

44 Main Rd, Bakery Hill VIC 3350

 

Café Merkama

30 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

 

Hop Temple

Rear of, 24 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

 

Meigas

33 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

 

The Munster Arms

10 Victoria St, Bakery Hill. Ballarat, Bakery Hill VIC 3350



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