Conferencing

Conferencing in Ballarat has never been easier. Offering a variety of venues, from a boutique hotel to an idyllic haven of a vineyard resort in the countryside, Ballarat has a place to suit your group from 10 to 1000 people.

Accommodation

Ballarat has over 4,000 accommodation beds available with a further 1,100 beds available within 40 km of Ballarat.

There is an extensive number of motels and hotels clustered together enabling a large group of event participants to be accommodated close together. There are also several boutique hotels, bed and breakfast and self-contained properties within Ballarat to suit all levels of requirement.

Food and Wine

Ballarat boasts some of the best food and wine experiences in Victoria. The city has many unique and quirky eateries overflowing with atmosphere. Experience creative and contemporary menus and influences from across the globe. Ballarat will tantalise your tastebuds with a superb range of locally made produce, complemented by local cool climate wines.

Touring

Ballarat is centrally located and surrounded by beautiful country side making it the ideal place to base yourself and tour the region.

Goldfields Touring Route

This history-packed route includes all the important heritage sites, towns and villages of the region. Follow the route out of Ballarat to neighboring Creswick, then on to Daylesford - Victoria's spa centre and site of historic gold rushes of the mid 19th century. Read more.

Great Southern Touring Route

The Great Southern Touring Route is renowned as one of Australia's best driving experiences. The circular route links Melbourne to historic Ballarat, the Grampians National Park and the Great Ocean Road. Read more.

Social Programs and Attractions

Ballarat is the ideal location to conduct business, however if you would like to take some time out or extend your stay, Ballarat offers an array of activities to keep you entertained.

• History and Arts
• Eureka and Gold
• Lakes, Parks and Gardens
• Mind and Body