Guidebook for Ballarat
Sightseeing
Sovereign Hill
Family fun and historical education.
Kryal Castle
121 Forbes RdMedieval Education & costumes
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Feed the kangaroos & hug a koala
Meet all of Australia's Prime Ministers
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Izityalo zase-Ballarat Botanical
Gillies Street NorthMeet all of Australia's Prime Ministers
Eureka Centre
102 Stawell St SEducational, interactive displays
Parks & Nature
6km walk or bike ride around the lake. Approx. 7.5 km round trip from my house.
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Lake Wendouree
6km walk or bike ride around the lake. Approx. 7.5 km round trip from my house.
Food Scene
Olive Grove Delicatessen
1303 Sturt StGreat for breakfast, coffee & deli items
Boatshed Restaurant
27A Lake Wendouree ForeshoreMy favourite spot for lunch out
Oscar's Hotel & Cafe Bar
18 Doveton St SGreat coffee in Ballarat
The Forge Pizzeria
14 Armstrong St NMost popular pizza place in town
L'espresso
417 Sturt StBest coffee in Ballarat
The Turret Cafe & Catering
802 Sturt StGreat for lunch or breakfast
Pipers by the Lake
403 Wendouree ParadeLovely building & food
Also Indian groceries behind restaurant
SS Curry Star - Indian Restaurant Ballarat, Birthday Party Function Venue Ballarat
210 Dana StreetAlso Indian groceries behind restaurant
Such N Such
811 Sturt StLovely giftware, coffee & lunch
Webster's Market And Cafe
61 Webster StNew cafe for coffee & breakfast
Drinks & Nightlife
The Western Hotel
1221 Sturt StFood, refreshments & music after a long trip
Mitchell Harris Wines
38 Doveton St NMost popular wine bar in town.
Everything Else
Australian Catholic University, Ballarat Campus
1200 Mair St5 minutes walk away
Ballarat Health Services
1 Drummond St N10 minute walk
Hertz Trucks Ballarat
17-19 Albert StHertz Car Rental
Phone 03 5339 4555
Hours
7am-6pm M-F
7am -2pm Sat
8am-1pm Sun
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Avis Car & Truck Rental Ballarat
1001 Howitt StreetPhone 03 5339 4555
Hours
7am-6pm M-F
7am -2pm Sat
8am-1pm Sun
Fernwood Fitness
110-114 Lydiard St NGreat gym for women
Queen Elizabeth Campus of Ballarat Health Service
5 minutes walk from my house
Queen Elizabeth Centre
102 Ascot St SQueen Elizabeth Campus of Ballarat Health Service
5 minutes walk from my house
Gandarra Palliative Care Unit
102 Ascot St SBallarat Health Service
Kenny Street
Kenny StreetGeoffrey Cutter Aged Care Facility
Essentials
ALDI Ballarat
114 Creswick RdCheap Groceries
Wilsons Fruit and Vegetables
85-91 Mair St EGreat quality stock
Free coffee when you buy groceries, cheap meat, good selection of international condiments
Maxi Foods
601 La Trobe StFree coffee when you buy groceries, cheap meat, good selection of international condiments
Shopping
Myer
301 Sturt StBallarat Central shops with Target