City Guides
City Guides
Local expert guides to the best of Ballarat.
Food & Dining
- Food & Dining
Bars and Nightlife in Ballarat: Sturt Street, Bridge Mall and the Goldfields Scene
A guide to bars and nightlife in Ballarat, from Sturt Street CBD bars and Bakery Hill to Bridge Mall pubs, Ballarat Brewery taproom and live music and event…
- Food & Dining
Best Asian Restaurants in Ballarat: A Dining Guide for the Goldfields
A guide to the best Asian restaurants in Ballarat, from Sturt Street and Bridge Mall CBD dining to long-established Chinese restaurants, Thai and Vietnamese…
- Food & Dining
Best Bakeries in Ballarat: Sourdough, Pastries and Fresh Bread
Your local guide to best bakeries ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Bars in Ballarat: Rooftop, Wine Bars and Late Night Spots
Your local guide to best bars ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Breakfast Spots in Ballarat: Eggs, Toast and Weekend Brunch
Your local guide to best breakfast ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Brunch in Ballarat: Cafes and Morning Spots in the Goldfields
A guide to the best brunch cafes in Ballarat, from Sturt Street and Bakery Hill to Bridge Mall and the Ballarat train station precinct.
- Food & Dining
Best Brunch Spots in Ballarat: Cafes, Eggs and Weekend Tables
Your local guide to best brunch spots ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Burgers in Ballarat: Smash, Gourmet and Local Favourites
Your local guide to best burgers ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
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Best Cafes and Restaurants in Ballarat: Eating Well in the Goldfields
A guide to the best cafes and restaurants in Ballarat, from Sturt Street and Lydiard Street to the Saturday farmers market and goldfields dining.
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Best Cafes in Ballarat: Coffee, Brunch and Local Roasters
Your local guide to best cafes ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Coffee in Ballarat: Specialty Cafes, Sturt Street and the Goldfields City Scene
A guide to the best coffee in Ballarat, covering specialty cafes on Sturt Street, the Art Gallery and Sovereign Hill precincts and the goldfields city's…
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Best Indian Restaurants in Ballarat
Find the best Indian restaurants in Ballarat from Bridge Street curry houses to Federation University-area Indian specialists. Authentic Indian food in the…
- Food & Dining
Best Italian Restaurants in Ballarat
Discover the best Italian restaurants in Ballarat from Bridge Street trattorias to Grampians produce-driven pasta. Italian dining in the Victorian goldfields.
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Best Japanese Restaurants in Ballarat: Ramen, Sushi and Omakase
Your local guide to japanese restaurants ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Pizza in Ballarat: Wood-Fired, Neapolitan and Local Favourites
Your local guide to best pizza ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Pubs in Ballarat: Where to Have a Beer Across the City
Your local guide to best pubs ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Rooftop Bars in Ballarat: Views, Cocktails and Sundowners
Your local guide to rooftop bars ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Thai Restaurants in Ballarat: Where to Eat
Your local guide to thai restaurants ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Vegan Restaurants in Ballarat: Plant-Based Dining Across the City
Your local guide to vegan restaurants ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Food & Dining
Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Ballarat
Best Vietnamese restaurants in Ballarat: Sturt Street pho, CBD Vietnamese dining and Central Highlands Vietnamese food.
- Food & Dining
Budget Dining in Ballarat: Cheap Eats, Sturt Street and the Goldfields Value Scene
A guide to budget dining in Ballarat, covering Sturt Street restaurants, Federation University area food, Bakery Hill produce, Ballarat Farmers Market and the…
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Vegan and Vegetarian Dining in Ballarat: Plant-Based Options in the Goldfields
A guide to vegan and vegetarian dining in Ballarat, from Sturt Street cafes and Indian vegetarian to the Ballarat Farmers Market, Federation University…
- Food & Dining
Yum Cha Ballarat: Best Dim Sum Restaurants and Weekend Dining
Your local guide to yum cha ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
Things To Do
- Things To Do
Art and Culture in Ballarat: Galleries, the Begonia Festival and the Goldfields Scene
A guide to art and culture in Ballarat, from the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Her Majesty's Theatre to the Begonia Festival, Eureka Centre museum and…
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Ballarat Fine Art Gallery: Australia's Oldest Provincial Gallery
A guide to the Art Gallery of Ballarat, covering the collection, the original Eureka Flag, temporary exhibitions and visitor information.
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Best Art Galleries in Ballarat: Public Museums, Commercial Spaces and Studios
Your local guide to art galleries ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
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Best Family Activities in Ballarat: Sovereign Hill, Wildlife Park and the Goldfields
A guide to the best family activities in Ballarat, covering Sovereign Hill gold rush town, Ballarat Wildlife Park, Lake Wendouree, Museum of Australian…
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Best Live Music Venues in Ballarat: Pubs, Clubs and Concert Halls
Your local guide to live music venues ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
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Best Markets in Ballarat: Farmers Markets and Weekend Events in the Goldfields
A guide to the best markets in Ballarat, from the Showgrounds Farmers Market and Ballarat Swap Meet to Buninyong Village Market and Civic Hall events.
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Best Museums in Ballarat: History, Science and Art Collections
Your local guide to museums ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
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Best Night Markets in Ballarat: Street Food, Stalls and Evening Events
Your local guide to night markets ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
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Best Parks in Ballarat: Botanic Gardens, Reserves and Local Ovals
Your local guide to best parks ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Things To Do
Best Playgrounds in Ballarat: Parks and Play Spaces for Kids
Your local guide to playgrounds ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Things To Do
Best Running Routes in Ballarat: Parks, Trails and Road Circuits
Your local guide to running routes ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Things To Do
Bushwalking Near Ballarat: Best Trails, Reserves and National Parks
Your local guide to bushwalking ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Things To Do
Comedy Clubs and Stand-Up in Ballarat: Where to See Live Comedy
Your local guide to comedy clubs ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
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Cycling in Ballarat: Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat Rail Trail
A guide to cycling in Ballarat, covering the Lake Wendouree Circuit, Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail and the Buninyong off-road mountain bike options.
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Dog-Friendly Ballarat: Parks, Walks and Off-Leash Areas
A guide to dog-friendly parks, walks and off-leash areas in Ballarat, covering Lake Wendouree, the Skipton Rail Trail, Eureka Centre parkland and…
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Dog-Friendly Parks in Ballarat: Off-Leash Areas and Walking Trails
Your local guide to dog friendly parks ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Things To Do
Escape Rooms in Ballarat: Best Rooms, Themes and Group Bookings
Your local guide to escape rooms ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Things To Do
Family-Friendly Restaurants in Ballarat: Best Spots for Kids and Parents
Your local guide to family friendly restaurants ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
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Free Things to Do in Ballarat: Heritage, Parks and Gold Rush History
A guide to the best free things to do in Ballarat, from Lydiard Street heritage and the Botanical Gardens to the Eureka Stockade site and Lake Wendouree walk.
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Free Things to Do in Ballarat: Museums, Parks and No-Cost Events
Your local guide to free activities ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Things To Do
Hiking and Walking Near Ballarat: Grampians, Pyrenees and Local Reserves
A guide to hiking near Ballarat, covering the Grampians Pinnacle walk, Lerderderg Gorge, Pyrenees Range walking, Mount Beckworth and the Lake Wendouree circuit.
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Lake Wendouree Ballarat: Walking, Rowing and the Olympic Heritage
A guide to Lake Wendouree in Ballarat, covering the walking path, 1956 Olympic heritage, the Botanical Gardens and what to do around the lake.
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Rainy Day Activities in Ballarat: Indoor Options in the Goldfields
A guide to rainy day activities in Ballarat, from Art Gallery of Ballarat and Eureka Centre to Sovereign Hill covered sections, Ballarat Library, Village…
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Sovereign Hill Ballarat: A Guide to Australia's Gold Rush Living Museum
A guide to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, covering gold panning, the underground mine tour, the Blood on the Southern Cross show and how to get there.
- Things To Do
Swimming Holes Near Ballarat: Best Natural Spots Within Day-Trip Range
Your local guide to swimming holes near ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Things To Do
Things to Do in Ballarat with Kids: Sovereign Hill, Wildlife and Family Days
A guide to family activities in Ballarat, covering Sovereign Hill gold rush township, the Wildlife Park, Lake Wendouree, Kryal Castle and the Art Gallery.
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Things to Do With Kids in Ballarat: Family Activities and Attractions
Your local guide to things to do with kids ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Things To Do
Waterfalls Near Ballarat: Best Day Trips to Find Natural Swimming Holes
Your local guide to waterfalls near ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
Tourism
- Tourism
Day Trips from Ballarat: Goldfields Country and the Western District
A guide to the best day trips from Ballarat, covering Castlemaine, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, Ararat, the Grampians and the Skipton Rail Trail region.
- Tourism
Day Trips from Ballarat: Goldfields, Wineries and the Great Ocean Road
A guide to day trips from Ballarat, covering Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, Bendigo, the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road via Colac.
- Tourism
Eureka Centre Ballarat: The Stockade, the Flag and Australian Democracy
A guide to the Eureka Stockade heritage in Ballarat, covering the Museum of Australian Democracy, the Eureka Flag location and the original stockade site.
- Tourism
Weekend Getaways from Ballarat: Daylesford, the Grampians and Goldfields Country
A guide to weekend getaways from Ballarat, covering Daylesford spas, the Grampians Gariwerd, Castlemaine arts, the Pyrenees wine region and the Great Ocean…
- Tourism
Where to Stay in Ballarat: Accommodation Guide for Visitors
A guide to accommodation in Ballarat, from Mercure Ballarat on Lydiard Street and Goldfields Holiday Park to boutique B&Bs, Lake Wendouree stays and…
Real Estate
Wellness
- Wellness
Best Cycling Routes in Ballarat: Shared Paths, Trails and Road Rides
Your local guide to cycling routes ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Wellness
Best Day Spas in Ballarat: Massage, Facials and Wellness Retreats
Your local guide to day spa ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Wellness
Best Gyms in Ballarat: Weights, Classes and Fitness Centres
Your local guide to best gyms ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Wellness
Best Pilates Studios in Ballarat: Reformer, Mat and Barre Classes
Your local guide to pilates ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Wellness
Best Saunas and Ice Baths in Ballarat: Recovery, Wellness and Float Centres
Your local guide to sauna ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Wellness
Best Swimming Pools in Ballarat: Indoor, Outdoor and Aquatic Centres
Your local guide to swimming pools ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Wellness
Best Yoga Studios in Ballarat: Vinyasa, Yin and Hot Yoga
Your local guide to yoga studios ballarat. Updated by the Daily Ballarat team.
- Wellness
Gyms and Fitness in Ballarat: Staying Active in the Goldfields
A guide to gyms and fitness centres in Ballarat, covering BALC aquatic centre, 24-hour chains, Lake Wendouree running circuit and Federation University…