Top rated Things to dos in Ballarat, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Pinot & Picasso Ballarat

Painting lessons

4.90 (84 reviews) (~0.31 km from centre)

Lake Wendouree

Lake

Man-made 544-acre city center lake with wetlands, a 3.7-mi. cycling & running track & boating.

4.80 (183 reviews) (~2.72 km from centre)

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Memorial

👍👍 Great memorial dedicated to the POWs. New area being built at time of visit which looks to enhance experience

4.80 (164 reviews) (~3.58 km from centre)

Wallaby Track parkrun

Park

👍👍 Another parkwalk completed. Briefing before walk was very informative and precise and accurate. Great walk along some off the creek and under the freeway was great as well. The only thing I was puzzled was why they had 4 tail walkers. Most other park walks have 1 or 2 walkers. Not to many out spider...

4.80 (31 reviews) (~3.52 km from centre)

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Botanical garden

Lakeshore park, founded in 1858, with landscaped gardens, marble statues & a modern greenhouse.

4.70 (5.5K reviews) (~3.79 km from centre)

Art Gallery of Ballarat

Art gallery

Established in 1884, this museum houses Australian & international art & the original Eureka Flag.

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~0.28 km from centre)

Lake Wendouree Apex Adventure playground

Playground

👍👍 A must visit place with family. So beautiful. Kids would love playground and birds playing around .

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~3.61 km from centre)

Ballarat Tramway Museum

Museum

Quaint museum with a fleet of historic trams & an operational solar-powered tramway.

4.70 (370 reviews) (~3.74 km from centre)

St Patrick's Point

Garden

👍👍 Beautiful lake. The black swann absolutely gorgeous.

4.70 (151 reviews) (~2.63 km from centre)

Arch of Victory Memorial

War memorial

👍👍 saw it while on the bus. beautiful arch with a meaningful history. garden of the grieving mother beside it was a somber touch too. the inscription was very touching and reminiscent of the sacrifices the common people have made for war and power.

4.70 (95 reviews) (~4.29 km from centre)

Full Flight Birds of Prey Centre

Wildlife park

👍👍 I was gifted this encounter for my birthday and was lucky to share it with my daughters. a truly incredible experience real hands on encounter. Host Graeme was knowledgeable and extremely welcoming and has a real love and passion for these birds. blown away when we final met Sabrina the Wedge Tai...

4.70 (49 reviews) (~9.75 km from centre)

Friendly Forest & Sensory Trail

Garden

👍👍 A great walk for all ages to enjoy, rich smells of eucalyptus on warm days in addition to lush vegetation to fill the senses. Those who need to rest or want to stop and take in nature, there are benches throughout. Want to make it more challenging? Carry on up to the lookout and see an amazing view...

4.70 (40 reviews) (~3.46 km from centre)