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Art Gallery Of Ballarat
The Art Gallery of Ballarat operates as a Not for Profit Company Limited by Guarantee of which the Ballarat City Council is the sole shareholder. It is governed by an eleven member Board of Directors who are directly responsible for the Gallery’s day-to-day operations.
Sovereign Hill
A day at Sovereign Hill is a day filled with fun and adventure. Discover all the action and excitement of life as it was in 1850s Ballarat during the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever seen.
Ballarat Wildlife & Reptile Park
We are a family business, which strives to give the best interactive experience with some of Australia’s most unique animals.
Eat in Ballarat
Moon & Mountain - Modern Asian
The Forge Pizzeria
Our grandfather Frank was a well-known Blacksmith in the Ballarat region, and at the heart of a Blacksmith’s shop is a fire they call the Forge. With a combination of the fire, great skill and plenty of hard work, great things are created. Take a look at our wood fire oven and you’ll know why we are “The Forge”.
Meigas; Traditional Spanish Cuisine
North Britain Hotel
Your host Peter Burton welcomes you to this cosy corner hotel where you can enjoy fine food and wine in a true old fashioned English pub atmosphere.
Kambei Japanese
15 years ago we looked for a Japanese restaurant in Ballarat with authentic, traditional food and a great atmosphere.
Drink Coffee in Ballarat
The Local
A beautiful little cafe.
Coffee Supreme.
Calmer Sutra chai tea.
Grounded Pleasure hot chocolate
L’espresso
L'espresso is a bustling, stylish cafe, bar and restaurant with great atmosphere, excellent quality food, coffee, cakes and gelati all made on the premises
Tin Roof
A great nearby cafe ; chai latte, corn fritters, eggs benedict, toast, hot chocolate, cappuccino, wine, salad, cake, pumpkin risotto and having coffee
Grown-Up Drinks in Ballarat
Mitchell Harris Wines
In the heart of the city of Ballarat, the Mitchell Harris team are sharing the great wines and stories of Western Victoria in our cellar door and wine bar. Along with the Mitchell Harris Wines range, the wine bar is a delicious gateway to the wines of our surrounding regions in Central and Western Victoria, including the Pyrenees, Grampians and Macedon.
The Mallow Hotel
The Mallow is located at 18–20 Skipton Street, Ballarat, just south of the centre of town where Armstrong Street curves into Skipton. We’re a cosy & friendly local pub, serving up regional Victoria’s biggest selection of craft beer on tap, & our wine list is packed full of tasty local drops.
Hop Temple
Hop Temple is Ballarat's most elusive bar hidden down an iconic Ballarat laneway. Hop will be the place to eat, drink and socialise.
Events in Ballarat
Visit Ballarat
For further info on Ballarat events and festivals visit their website.