Ballarat for a short break
All roads lead to Ballarat or so it seems.
Ballarat is 112 kilometres , or around 70 minutes drive north-west of Melbourne, via the Western Highway, and less if travelling from Melbourne's Tullamarine or Geelong's Avalon Airports.
Visit Ballarat and soak up:
- Eureka & Gold
- Heritage & Arts
- Lakes & Gardens
- Recreation & Excitement
- Superior Accommodation
- Tastes to Remember
- Historic Villages
Ballarat is the perfect base to tour the Goldfieds Touring Route and the Great Southern Touring Route.
Another Great Reason To Visit Ballarat
The Ballarat Antique Fair; held annually in March attracts the cream of the antique trade from around the continent. Stands feature a vast array of collectables including antique prints and maps, Japanese antiques, advertising, scientific instruments, antique clocks and watches, Chinese antiques, jewellery, antique and vintage clothing, nautical antiques, railway memorabilia, Victoria glassware, art glass and reference books.