Guidebook for Ballarat

Lauren & Rian
Lauren & Rian
Guidebook for Ballarat

Sightseeing

Perfect place for a picnic, stroll or dining.
123 locals recommend
Lake Wendouree
123 locals recommend
Perfect place for a picnic, stroll or dining.
Take a step back in time
148 locals recommend
Sovereign Hill
148 locals recommend
Take a step back in time
Get up close and personal to Kanagroos, Koalas and some deadly creatures.
63 locals recommend
Ballarat Wildlife Park
63 locals recommend
Get up close and personal to Kanagroos, Koalas and some deadly creatures.
Daylesford is a 40minute drive. This town is full of quirky shops, incredible cafe's and a gorgeous lake. If you've got time and $$$ it's worth having a romantic lunch at the Lake House
61 locals recommend
Daylesford
61 locals recommend
Daylesford is a 40minute drive. This town is full of quirky shops, incredible cafe's and a gorgeous lake. If you've got time and $$$ it's worth having a romantic lunch at the Lake House
Take a 15 minute drive outside of Ballarat to the Buningyong lookout located up Buninyong road. You will be able to see Ballarat and the surrounding areas and at night the glow of Melbourne & Geelong
Mt Buninyong Rd
Take a 15 minute drive outside of Ballarat to the Buningyong lookout located up Buninyong road. You will be able to see Ballarat and the surrounding areas and at night the glow of Melbourne & Geelong
Fun day out for the family! Get lost in the maze and discover the local winery
8 locals recommend
CAFS Care Farm
8 locals recommend
Fun day out for the family! Get lost in the maze and discover the local winery

Food Scene

Rest and relax over a coffee
15 locals recommend
Racers Bar & Cafe
2 Wendouree Parade
15 locals recommend
Rest and relax over a coffee
Local bar/cafe
24 locals recommend
The Lake View Hotel
22 Wendouree Parade
24 locals recommend
Local bar/cafe
Expect mouth watering meals & friendly staff
14 locals recommend
Eclectic Tastes cafe & pantry
2 Burnbank St
14 locals recommend
Expect mouth watering meals & friendly staff
The Lane, located within The George provides a full menu for everyone. We often order the tasting plate for 2 which includes pork belly, dip, calamari, salmon, more meats and anitpasto.
16 locals recommend
The George Hotel Ballarat
27 Lydiard St N
16 locals recommend
The Lane, located within The George provides a full menu for everyone. We often order the tasting plate for 2 which includes pork belly, dip, calamari, salmon, more meats and anitpasto.
$$$ But worth every cent.
67 locals recommend
Lake House
4 King St
67 locals recommend
$$$ But worth every cent.
Love Cider? Check out my friends Cider at 321 Cafe in Learmonth
Learmonth
Love Cider? Check out my friends Cider at 321 Cafe in Learmonth
Local pub meals that are close to our home
Golf House Hotel
920 Doveton St N
Local pub meals that are close to our home
Best pizza in Ballarat
48 locals recommend
The Forge Pizzeria
14 Armstrong St N
48 locals recommend
Best pizza in Ballarat

Drinks & Nightlife

For the wine lovers
62 locals recommend
Mitchell Harris Wines
38 Doveton St N
62 locals recommend
For the wine lovers