Mount Helen, Ballarat

Sew Darn Special

Galleries, Museums and Collections Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 6.2 kms | Price from: Free

Sew Darn Special is an Aladdin's cave of all things knitting, crocheting and sewing. Located just five minutes from Ballarat...

That Little Bookshop

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

A small bookshop with a wide range of pre-loved books to suit most tastes. Young to old readers, affordable prices,...

Goanna Ground

Galleries, Museums and Collections Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Free

Goanna ground, by Ballarat-based Aunty Diana Nikkelson (Gunditjmara), was inspired by the artist’s totem and is a tribute to the...

Black Hill Reserve and Mountain Bike Trails

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 8.8 kms | Price from: Free

The Black Hill Reserve includes the Black Hill lookout, offering sweeping views of Ballarat and the surrounding district to the...

Ballarat Public Art Walks

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Free

Explore Ballarat's Public Art Collection, which holds over 120 artworks and is one of the largest, and most significant regional...

Open Monument

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 7.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Open Monument is a contemporary artwork acknowledging the history of Chinese people in Ballarat. The Chinese diaspora was global and...

Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

Entertainment Venues Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Opened in 1875, Her Majesty's Theatre is the beating cultural heart of Ballarat, holding the title of Australia's oldest continuously...

Brilliantly Ballarat Walking Tour

Walking and Biking Tours

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Discover Ballarat Like Never Before.Step into a world of grand boulevards, quirky tales, and hidden gems on this 90-minute historic...

Ballarat Indoor Go Karts, Laserforce and Entertainment Centre

Amusement and Theme Parks Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 9.7 kms | Price from: $8.00

Ballarat Indoor Go Karts and Laserforce delivers high-energy indoor go-karting, laser tag missions and engaging arcade games, offering all-weather fun...

Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings Observatories and Planetariums

Distance from: 5.6 kms | Price from: $0.00

The Ballarat Observatory is one of the oldest observatories in regional Australia, with one of the best collections of 18th...

Gold Rush Mini Golf

Amusement and Theme Parks Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 8.8 kms | Price from: $12.00

Located conveniently on the Western Highway, Gold Rush Mini Golf’s Two 18 hole fully licensed themed golf courses are accessible...

Meditation and Buddhism Classes – Kadampa Meditation Centre

Spas and Retreats

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: $8.00

The classes provide practical methods for improving the quality of lives and developing inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings.The...

Sovereign Hill

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 6.1 kms | Price from: $33.00

Sovereign Hill is a living museum presenting the story of Ballarat as a gold rush boomtown. Gold was discovered here...

Perridak Arts

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 7.9 kms | Price from: Free

Perridak Arts is an Aboriginal owned and operated business in the evolving art and tourist scene of Ballarat on the...

Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 6.4 kms | Price from: $10.00

Sovereign Hill's Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections (Gold Rush Collections Centre for short) isn't your usual museum experience.This is...

Buninyong Botanic Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 2.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Buninyong Botanical Gardens are a popular venue for social gatherings and activities in the heart of Buninyong, less than...

Ballarat Bird World

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 0.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Take a stroll along the raised walkway past the landscaped waterfall and gardens to view the birds on display. Some...

Raintree Art

Galleries, Museums and Collections Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 5.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Raintree Art is an Aboriginal Art Gallery just outside Ballarat. They sell ethically sourced giftware and original paintings. Known internationally...

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

Entertainment Venues Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI), sitting proudly under the watchful eye of Minerva, has welcomed a diverse group of people through...

Go2000 Sightseeing

Cultural and Theme Tours Customised Half Day or Less Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

Distance from: 10.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Go2000 Sightseeing conducts Sightseeing tours and tour guiding services. Tours vary in length from 90 minutes through to multiple days...

Mount Buninyong

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 4.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Mount Buninyong is an extinct volcanic mountain 745 metres above sea level. It's a great landmark of the Buninyong district...

Goldfields Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Goldfields Track is a point-to-point 210 kilometre track for hikers and cyclists that links the 1850s gold rush era towns...

Hidden Lanes

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Customised Food and Wine Tours Full Day Half Day or Less Shopping Tours Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Tired of the same old tourist trails? Discover Victoria's Goldfields on immersive walking tours that reveal the true heart of...

Unicorn Lane

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: Free

Unicorn Lane is an outdoor exhibition space that highlights the talents of local, emerging artists from the Ballarat region. Exhibitions...

Art Gallery of Ballarat / Backspace Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Free

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is Australia's oldest and most engaging regional gallery. It is currently closed for interior upgrades....

Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia

Extended Food and Wine Tours Full Day

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia is a consortium of premium, award-winning wineries offering unique wine experiences including barrel, private and structured...

Eureka Centre Ballarat

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 7.1 kms | Price from: $5.00

Each year the Eureka Centre welcomes people from around the world who seek a meaningful connection to one of Australia’s...

Wootten

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 7.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Wootten was founded in Adelaide's iconic Jam Factory arts collective in the mid 1970s surrounded by Australia’s leading craft practitioners....

Ballarat Mechanics Institute Tours

Cultural and Theme Tours Half Day or Less

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join a tour to hear tales of the colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute and its people.The Ballaarat Mechanics'...

Collins Booksellers Ballarat on Lydiard

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 7.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Collins Booksellers Ballarat on Lydiard is a destination bookstore in a beautifully historical and architecturally rich precinct.The bookshop will take...

Inclusive Play-Space

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

The concept for an Inclusive Play-Space in Ballarat came from the community in 2012 and was driven through the City...

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 9.8 kms | Price from: Free

With a few words from the poem, For the Fallen, by the English poet and writer Laurence Binyon, you are...

Hop Lane

Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 8.4 kms | Price from: Free

Discover Ballarat's striking Hop Lane. It is hard to miss the magical umbrellas floating from the sky.Located along the vibrant...

The Crafty Squirrel

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 7.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

At The Crafty Squirrel you will find plenty of things you will want to squirrel away from this little celebration...

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 6.6 kms | Price from: $21.00

Winner of Victoria's Best Attraction at the 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards and silver in Major Attractions 2024.Ballarat Wildlife Park is...

Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Free

Welcome to Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store – where every visit promises a sweet adventure! Indulge your senses in...

Golden City Paddle Steamer and Museum Society

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 9.0 kms | Price from: $2.00

View the history of paddle boats, the digital photographic images and watch new and old videos of activities held on...

The Unicorn Collection

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: Free

Regional Victorian makers are celebrated in a unique retail and exhibition environment. Handcrafted ceramics, textiles, and jewellery are matched with...

Gong Gong – Kirks Reservoir

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Kirks Reservoir Park is one of the region's most picturesque assets and is only a 10-minute drive from the centre...

Camp Site Mural

Galleries, Museums and Collections Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Campsite is a re-commissioned artwork based on the original Campsite Mural installed in Alfred Deakin Place for the Commonwealth Games...

Civic Hall Ballarat

Entertainment Venues Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 8.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Ballarat’s Civic Hall has re-emerged as one of the City’s most popular and adaptable event spaces.Following a major renovation in...

Rustic Fountain

Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 9.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Rustic Fountain was built to commemorate the first water supply to Ballarat. This organic, volcanic stone structure is similar...

Ballarat Ghost Tour

Customised Evening Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Operating since 2008, Eerie Tours is one of Australia's most popular Ghost Tour providers and the first to win a...

Lake Wendouree

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Lake Wendouree has been a community destination for more than 150 years. Located in central Ballarat next to the Ballarat...

Bridge Mall Shopping Centre

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 7.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Experience the eclectic charm of Ballarat's Bridge Mall heritage precinct.There's something for everyone, ranging from unique speciality stores and exclusive...

Silver Mink Tours

Cultural and Theme Tours Customised Evening Food and Wine Tours Half Day or Less Sightseeing Tours

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Silver Mink Tours offers luxe boutique, personalised tours and chauffeured experiences. Step into timeless elegance in their head turning 1974...

The Art Club Hub

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 7.4 kms | Price from: $35.00

The Art Club Hub is a venue for creative minds to come together and express themselves through art.Led by qualified...

Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa

Spas and Retreats

Distance from: 5.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

At Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa, the ultimate goal is to guide you towards a lasting sense of wellbeing through holistic...

Palace Regent Ballarat Cinemas

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: $12.00

Palace Cinemas is proud to announce it has revived the historic Regent Cinema in Ballarat, and this cherished landmark is...

Grand Arch

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Grand Arch is a five-metre by five-metre steel sculpture by Inge King placed as the centrepiece of Alfred Deakin Place,...

Woowookarung Regional Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: Free

Woowookarung - ‘place of plenty’ is part of the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung Aboriginal people.Woowookarung Regional Park is a...

Rare Trades Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 6.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Through hands-on experiential workshops and classes, the Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades (Rare Trades Centre for short)...

Hop Queen Mural

Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Hop Queen mural was a self-initiated and financed collaborative project between local artist Travis Price and Mass Motion. Much...

The Goods Shed Ballarat

Entertainment Venues Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 8.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located next to Ballarat train station, The Goods Shed offers the city a new social, cultural, and hospitality hub, all...

Ballarat Town Hall Tours

Cultural and Theme Tours

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: Free

Step through the doors of the Ballarat Town Hall for a guided tour with one of their knowledgeable Hall Keepers....

Kryal Castle

Amusement and Theme Parks Entertainment Venues Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 9.2 kms | Price from: $31.50

Enjoy a range of activities at Kryal Castle; located just a short drive from Ballarat city center. This charming castle...

Garden of the Grieving Mother

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Garden of the Grieving Mother is designed to be a space for contemplation and reflection, honouring and acknowledging the...

Time Lane

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Incidents in Time consists of a number of small, whimsical artworks tucked in to the small nooks and crannies that...

Dementia Friendly Forest & Sensory Trail (Woowookarung Regional Park)

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: Free

Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory TrailIn 2021, Australia’s first Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail was created in the park.Just inside the...

Art Space Ballarat

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 7.7 kms | Price from: $0.00

Art Space Ballarat showcases the artworks of creatives and artists from the Ballarat region. The dedicated community art space will...