 V/Line Goldrush SpecialThe Goldrush Special is a daily train service between Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station and Ballarat Station that includes a connecting coach to Sovereign Hill. No special V/Line ticket is requ...more |
Come to Life Ballarat Cycling Classic
As a means to raise much needed funds, Ballarat Cancer Research Centre is holding a cycling event on Sunday 24th February 2008 at Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. The event will consist of a 100km and 60km road ride incorporating the National Road Racing...more info >
Upcoming events
Plan a visit to Ballarat and see what is happening during your stay – go to the Events section on our website for more information....more info >
Find a place to stay
A great feature of the official Ballarat tourism website is the Ballarat accommodation search – simply select the type of accommodation you prefer, the dates you’d like to stay and we’ll do the rest! It couldn’t be easie...more info >
Open for business
You might have heard about the effect that the drought is having on Australia and yes; it’s in Ballarat too. Don’t let the lack of water fool you, Ballarat still has plenty of things to see and do for visitors. Browse the Thin...more info >
History of Gold
A city built on gold - Ballarat proudly displays its golden past through stunning architecture, wide streets, magnificent statuary collections and in the pride of the people who live in Ballarat with its mix of old and new....more info >
Food and Wine
Pamper your palate in Ballarat. Do the rounds of the city’s cafes and restaurants before dining and imbibing further afield at the region’s wonderful village eateries and prize-winning wineries....more info >