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Discover for yourself why Ballarat is renowned for its award-winning attractions and unique visitor experiences. Pan for gold at the iconic Sovereign Hill, indulge in some retail therapy, explore the great outdoors, or wander through Australia's oldest regional gallery.
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Panning For Gold
Retail Therapy
Every Month
Farmers Market
Farmer
Marketing
Talbot Farmers Market
On the third Sunday of every month, the tiny town of Talbot becomes a vibrant marketplace attracting hundreds of people.
The Great Outdoors, Things To Do
The Great Outdoors
Things To Do
Smythesdale Market
a woman wearing a hat and holding some vegetables
Fresh Food
Creswick Farmers Market
a man standing in front of a table filled with bread and pastries at an outdoor market
Clunes Farmers Market
two women and an older man are standing at a food stand
Australia
Pyrenees
Riverside Market
Running Water
The Shade
Award Winning
Avoca Riverside Market
Under the shade of the ancient river gums, by the side of clear running waters of the Avoca River is this beautiful little market offering the best of the Pyrenees.
Australia's best chin wear and upper lip warmers are celebrated at the Ballarat Beard & Stache Competition in May each year. Beard Stache, Gold Museum, Castle Art, Winter Festival, Upper Lip, Travel Website, Things To Come
Beard Stache
Gold Museum
Castle Art
Winter Festival
Upper Lip
Travel Website
Things To Come
Ballarat Beard & Stache Competition
Australia's best chin wear and upper lip warmers are celebrated at the Ballarat Beard & Stache Competition in May each year.
two people riding on the back of an old fashioned bicycle down a road with trees in the background
Highlights
Tweed Ride
Vintage Attire
Festival
Ballarat Tweed Ride
Dress in vintage attire and pedal around Ballarat’s autumn streets at the Ballarat Tweed Ride and Fair in May each year.
a group of people standing next to a body of water near a tree filled with leaves
Romantic Getaway
Trout Farm
Macedon Ranges
Farm Visit
Stone Cottages
Couple Getaway
Open Fires
Romantic Getaways
Smeaton's Tuki Trout Farm
Catch your own lunch at Tuki Trout Farm.
two people standing next to each other in front of a pond
Hay Shed
David Dawson
Landscaped Garden
Sculpture Garden
Garden Set
Next Door
Blampied's Overwrought Sculpture Garden and Gallery
Artist David Dawson creates his uniquely Australian sculptural metalwork designs in his extensive workshop. He then displays them next door in the rustic hay shed gallery and beautifully landscaped garden setting that he has created.
an aerial view of a large maze in the middle of a park with trees and grass
Maze House
Country Carnival
Hedge Maze
Milk Bar
Carnival Games
Food Garden
Bar Cafe
Hedges
Newlyn's Maze House
For a dose of nostalgia, visit Newlyn's Maze House and its hedge maze, country carnival games, food garden and milk bar/cafe.
two llamas are standing in front of a group of people
Spinning
Fine Yarn
Family Business
Yarn
Creswick Woollen Mills
Creswick Woollen Mills is an award-winning Australian family business and the last coloured woollen spinning mill in Australia.
a person wearing a hat standing in front of a wooden structure that looks like a tree
Holiday Snaps
My Bucket List
Spot On
Bucket List
Bridge
Nimons Bridge
"A little gem of a spot on the Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail. Nimons Bridge has been on my bucket list for an explore and is definitely worth a visit!" Words and image: @sandrah4401 (via Instagram)
a group of people riding bikes down a street next to a tree and grass covered park
Regional
Spring Carnival
Race Wear
Community Activities
Melbourne Cup
Vintage Burberry
Ballarat Tweed Ride
Dress in vintage attire and pedal around Ballarat’s autumn streets on the Ballarat Tweed Ride each May. 📸 Fabulous Femme (via Facebook)
a woman with pink hair standing in front of paintings
Art
Instagram
Art Gallery
Art Gallery of Ballarat
Exploring the Art Gallery of Ballarat with @natch27. 📸 @instyle_photos (via Instagram)
a woman riding a bike with a basket on the front
Retro Bike
Retro Bikes
Iconic Landmarks
Facial Hair
Thought Provoking
Food And Drink
Bike
Ballarat Heritage Festival
Dust off your tweed and oil up your retro bike because the Ballarat Heritage Festival is back again to celebrate our city's rich history. From Saturday 21 May until Sunday 29 May, take your pick from interactive encounters, delectable food and drink experiences, thought-provoking art and captivating heritage moments. Find out more at ballaratheritagefestival.com.au 📸 @ballarattweedride (via Insta)