Ultimate Ballarat Adventure

Elise McLean - (elisestraveldiary)
Itinerary created by
Elise McLean
What you’ll do

Ballarat is an iconic road trip destination, only 1.5 hours from Melbourne CBD, known for its gold mining history, culture and well-preserved colonial-era heritage. The eateries are top notch, the attractions are unique and the natural surrounds are beautiful.

Here's a 4 day itinerary for Ballarat and surrounds which you can mix and match as you please. There's recommendations for nature expeditions, wildlife, eateries and attractions for the whole family.

Day Total

13.6 km (8.5 mi)

24 min

Spend the day in the centre of Ballarat ticking off some nature gems and wildlife adventures.

1

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Unlock to see location
Botanical haven with historical charm
Category
Park
Direction

580 m (0.4 mi)

2

Ballarat Tramway Museum
Unlock to see location
Historic tram museum & rides
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$
Direction

2.3 km (1.4 mi)

3 min

3

Lake Wendouree Boat Sheds
Unlock to see location
Colourful boat sheds on the lake
Category
Photospot
Direction

6.3 km (3.9 mi)

10 min

4

Ballarat Wildlife Park
Unlock to see location
Interact with Aussie wildlife up-close
Category
Wildlife
Est. Price
$
Direction

4.4 km (2.7 mi)

8 min

5

Meigas
Unlock to see location
Traditional Spanish tapas bar and restaurant
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
mediterranean
Direction

Want to see more?

Simply sign up to access the free version of my travel guide, featuring things to do, itineraries, and travel tips.