Guidebook for Ballarat East

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Sightseeing

Sovereign Hill station

Step back in time to the world of the gold miners, and go deep underground in the mine. Watch the saw millers, the black smiths, carriage builders and many other old world craftsmen and women at work. Pan for gold, but watch out for the mounted police - you might get arrested for being on the diggings without a license.

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Sovereign Hill station

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Step back in time to the world of the gold miners, and go deep underground in the mine. Watch the saw millers, the black smiths, carriage builders and many other old world craftsmen and women at work. Pan for gold, but watch out for the mounted police - you might get arrested for being on the diggings without a license.

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Located at one end of the botanical gardens precinct near the lake. Thousands of names carved in stone commemorating those who were held prisoner in the many wars we have fought in, you may find a relative or friend listed here.

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

1A Carlton Street

Located at one end of the botanical gardens precinct near the lake. Thousands of names carved in stone commemorating those who were held prisoner in the many wars we have fought in, you may find a relative or friend listed here.

Aradale Ghost Tours, Ararat Lunatic Asylum

This is a rich treasure trove of the old buildings and events in Ballarat's past. Explore the dark basements and back lanes with guides who are steeped in the historical background of the area. The night time cemetery tour and the tour of the Ararat Lunatic Asylum (about an hour away) are a must do for history buffs. For bookings checkout this website https://www.eerietours.com.au

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Aradale Ghost Tours, Ararat Lunatic Asylum

13 Heath St

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This is a rich treasure trove of the old buildings and events in Ballarat's past. Explore the dark basements and back lanes with guides who are steeped in the historical background of the area. The night time cemetery tour and the tour of the Ararat Lunatic Asylum (about an hour away) are a must do for history buffs. For bookings checkout this website https://www.eerietours.com.au

Parks & Nature

Lake Wendouree

The recreational hub of Ballarat - people jogging, walking their dogs, strolling around the shoreline, families playing in the playgrounds, picnics, coffee & cake in the cafes, fishing, riding in the paddle steamer, rowing sailing and vintage tram rides.

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Lake Wendouree

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The recreational hub of Ballarat - people jogging, walking their dogs, strolling around the shoreline, families playing in the playgrounds, picnics, coffee & cake in the cafes, fishing, riding in the paddle steamer, rowing sailing and vintage tram rides.

Botanical Gardens station

Magnificent trees and plants, the conservatory, Adam Lindsay Gordon's cottage - now a craft shop. Stroll along the avenue with the busts of all the prime ministers since federation. beautiful marble sculptures.

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Botanical Gardens station

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Magnificent trees and plants, the conservatory, Adam Lindsay Gordon's cottage - now a craft shop. Stroll along the avenue with the busts of all the prime ministers since federation. beautiful marble sculptures.

Arts & Culture

Eureka Stockade Gardens

Visit the birthplace of Democracy in Australia where the diggers took on the might of the colonial authorities. They lost the battle but won the war. The Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E. Centre) tells the story and so much more.

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Eureka Stockade Gardens

121 Stawell St S

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Visit the birthplace of Democracy in Australia where the diggers took on the might of the colonial authorities. They lost the battle but won the war. The Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E. Centre) tells the story and so much more.