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The 10 Best Historic Sites in Ballarat, Victoria
Discover the best top things to do in Ballarat, Australia including Learmonth Heritage Walk, Sovereign Hill, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, Poverty Point, Ballarat Civic Hall, Sequoiadendron Avenue, Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial, Harold 'pompey' Elliot Statue, William Dunstan Vc Statue, Robert Burns Statue.
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1. Learmonth Heritage Walk
2. Sovereign Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,696 reviews
At Sovereign Hill, the story of an important time and place in Australian History, and the people who lived it, lives on. An internationally acclaimed tourist attraction, Sovereign Hill prides itself on its close attention to detail found in every aspect of this living, outdoor museum. Sovereign Hill is a glimpse of the vigour and excitement of life on Australia’s 1850s goldfields. Visitors can find real gold in the creek – gold pans are provided and it’s ‘finders keepers’, see $150,000 worth of molten gold poured into a gleaming bar, and take in the rich program of activities, shows and demonstrations. On Main Street there are working shops, hotels and a theatre – all based on original Ballarat businesses. Visitors are able to watch goldfields tradespeople in action and take a ride around the township in a horse-drawn coach. For the brave hearted, journey underground on a gold mine tour.
Reviewed By SuzyG327
Couldn’t have had a better day at Sovereign Hill. Wonderful gold mine tour guide James, fabulous magician, great horse carts, all staff cheerful and happy all day, and those lights at night! Wow! Wow! So magical!
3. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute was established in 1859 and is part of the historical and cultural heart of Ballarat CBD. During its long history, the BMI has welcomed a diverse group from founding fathers, to miners and others seeking knowledge through education. All are welcome to visit for cultural events and exhibitions. Arrange a volunteer guided tour by contacting the BMI
Reviewed By simonsP9586LZ - Ballarat, Australia
Superb heritage building housing the general subscription library and the listed Heritage Library. Postcards and reproduced early views of Ballarat on sale and well worth the small cost.
4. Poverty Point
5. Ballarat Civic Hall
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 16 reviews
6. Sequoiadendron Avenue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Harold 'pompey' Elliot Statue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. William Dunstan Vc Statue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Robert Burns Statue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
