Rolls Royce rambles, bespoke leather boots, signature spa journeys – and handfeeding corn to a wriggly wombat.
Here's four very different Ballarat experiences to put on your bingo card...
Ballarat Wildlife Park
250 Fussell St, Ballarat
Want to pamper a giant tortoise? Or fancy yourself a wombat wrangler?
Well, you've come to the right place!
Make some wild new friends during one of the Ballarat Wildlife Park's animal encounters, with the lively line-up including everything from meerkats and koalas to snakes and Sumatran/Siberian tigers.
And get the kiddies excited about picking up (roo) poo with the attraction's popular Junior Keeper program.
Dressed the part in a khaki shirt, kids aged 6-15 years will find out exactly what it takes to care for the countless species who call the park home.
And yes, this includes not only meal prep and poo duties but also lots of pats and meet-and-greets!
Wootten
Shed 1, 20 Elizabeth St, Delacombe
Ballarat is a place where creativity runs deep – and we're even a UNESCO City of Craft and Folk Art to boot!
Operating out of a former World War II gun cotton factory, Wootten's small team of expert leather craftspeople know their stuff, producing a range of handmade boots, shoes, belts, bags and aprons.
Have your own Cinderella moment as these masterful makers take you step-by-step through the journey of creating truly bespoke, made-to-order footwear.
Ballarat's Sanctuary Day Spa
613 Main Rd, Ballarat
Need a sign that it's time to switch off from the world? This is it!
Leave life’s worries at the door as you soak up the health and wellness haven that is Ballarat's Sanctuary Day Spa.
We're talking signature spa journeys, massage and body therapy, floating pedicures, relaxation lounges – the list goes on!
And the cherry on top? The Sanctuary, with its heated hydrotherapy pool and traditional stone sauna overlooking the beautiful bush setting.
You're definitely going to leave Ballarat's Sanctuary Day Spa feeling rested, relaxed and ready to rebook!
Silver Mink Tours
A chauffeur for the day? Don't mind if we do!
Introducing your new best friend (and designated driver!) – Silver Mink Tours.
Embrace the art of meandering in comfort and style in a chauffeur-driven 1974 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce (that's affectionately known as Minx!).
Choose your own adventure and plan your own bespoke tour through the beautiful Ballarat and Pyrenees regions.
Or have all the decisions made for you with an indulgent itinerary showcasing boutique truffière Black Cat Truffles and the highly-acclaimed Meredith Wines.
Now this is living!
