Top Things to do in Ballarat
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Ballarat That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ballarat, Australia including Green Guide Explorer, Golden Nugget Discovery Tours, Escapade Puzzle Games, The Crafty Squirrel, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat Tramway Museum, Ballarat Chocolate Shoppe, St Patrick's Cathedral, Airport Shuttle Bus.
Restaurants in Ballarat
1. Green Guide Explorer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Green Guide Explorer specialises in providing fun and memorable experiences ex Ballarat of the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges delights. We do the driving, taking you on an unforgettable small group adventure, for an amazing day out!
2. Golden Nugget Discovery Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
We conduct small group personalised Nature, Sightseeing/heritage and Wine tours and experiences of Victoria, Australia. The regions of Victoria that our tours go are; Goldfields, Grampians, Great Ocean Road, Daylesford & Spa country, Pyrenees & Southern Grampians Wine regions, Murray, Wimmera/Mallee, South west coast of the Southern Ocean, and Victorian volcanic plains. Our tours are the ideal way for couples, small groups and individual travellers to experience the many regions of Victoria. Our tours are single day and multi day tours, so we would have a tour that suits you. Golden Nugget Discovery Tours are a recognised Green Travel Leader and a member of Ecotourism Australia, so our tours are Ecotourism Certified, Carbon Offset and environmentally /Sustainable managed.
3. Escapade Puzzle Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 106 reviews
Escapade Puzzle Games will test your mental strength as you attempt to solve a complex series of puzzles and clues in order to be victorious and thwart the evils that lie within. Never before in Ballarat will you have experienced such a fully immersive and intense experience that truly will push you to the limits of your mind. Pick your team of 2-5 detectives carefully because each persons wit and capabilities will be tested but ultimately you will rely on teamwork to solve the puzzle. Looking closely, thinking outside the box and working together will be the KEY to solving this challenging puzzle within 60 minutes. Escapade truly will be an experience involving excitement, daring and adventure.
Reviewed By cobber25l
Great and challenging first time escapade room - the host was great with the kids and a good sport. Made us work as a team and think outside the square. if you are looking for something educational and fun, this is the ticket.
4. The Crafty Squirrel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
The Crafty Squirrel is the working shop and studio of designer/maker Morgan Wills. The Crafty Squirrel specialises in stocking a wonderful mix of unique gifts, cool craft kits, homewares, vintage treasures and gorgeous haberdashery - collected from around the world.
Reviewed By kerryr891 - Greater Adelaide, Australia
If you are a crafty person, a lover of stitching, a creative type this little store will make your heart sing. Beauty, inspiration and whimsy in every corner and on every surface. I first saw it in Country Style magazine 5 years ago and finally got to visit. Worth the wait? It sure was.
5. Art Gallery of Ballarat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 678 reviews
An interesting and dynamic regional gallery where there is always lots to see. Upstairs, the gallery collection is definitely worth a visit, as the Gallery holds one of the best regional collections in the country and is always looking for interesting, thought-provoking ways of displaying it. Downstairs there are temporary exhibitions, with at least four open at any one time.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Art Gallery of Ballarat is not impressive from the outside, but inside it is amazing. The first level is mainly visiting exhibitions and contemporary art, and the second level is a selection from the gallery's permanent collection. It has art by many prominent artists, dating from the 19th century and including Australian modernists. The Art Gallery of Ballarat has one of the best collections in Australia.
6. Her Majesty's Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Her Majesty's Theatre was a gift to the people of Ballarat by the Royal South Street Society. The South Street Society has kept music alive in this Golden City. Premier Joan Kirner reopened the grand renovated theatre, which has since hosted many popular shows. Her Majesty's in historic Lydiard Street, opposite Craig's Royal Hotel.
7. Ballarat Tramway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
The Ballarat Tramway Museum is staffed by volunteer members who are dedicated to preserving and operating a part of the former Ballarat street tramways. The trams run along Wendouree Parade through the beautiful and historic Botanical Gardens on a journey of about twenty minutes. At the Tram Depot many tramway relics are on view. A variety of the Museum's trams are also on display including Horse Tram No 1 built in 1887. DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS THE MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY OPEN ONLY ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & TUESDAYS. ALL TRAM RIDES COMMENCE AT THE MUSEUM. Visit our website for further information.
Reviewed By Cjballarat
Very friendly knowledgeable volunteers.Wonderful piece of Ballarat history. Well worth a visit and a ride on a Tram.
8. Ballarat Chocolate Shoppe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
9. St Patrick's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
St Patrick's Cathedral is the principal Catholic church for Ballarat. It is built of local stone. Many of the early settlers were Irish, St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
10. Airport Shuttle Bus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Ballarat to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) Over 150 weekly services between Ballarat and Melbourne Airport Operating since 1990
