Guidebook for Ballarat East

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Guidebook for Ballarat East

Sightseeing

Step back in time to the world of the gold miners, and go deep underground in the mine. Watch the saw millers, the black smiths, carriage builders and many other old world craftsmen and women at work. Pan for gold, but watch out for the mounted police - you might get arrested for being on the diggings without a license.
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Sovereign Hill station
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Step back in time to the world of the gold miners, and go deep underground in the mine. Watch the saw millers, the black smiths, carriage builders and many other old world craftsmen and women at work. Pan for gold, but watch out for the mounted police - you might get arrested for being on the diggings without a license.
Located at one end of the botanical gardens precinct near the lake. Thousands of names carved in stone commemorating those who were held prisoner in the many wars we have fought in, you may find a relative or friend listed here.
Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial
1A Carlton Street
Located at one end of the botanical gardens precinct near the lake. Thousands of names carved in stone commemorating those who were held prisoner in the many wars we have fought in, you may find a relative or friend listed here.
This is a rich treasure trove of the old buildings and events in Ballarat's past. Explore the dark basements and back lanes with guides who are steeped in the historical background of the area. The night time cemetery tour and the tour of the Ararat Lunatic Asylum (about an hour away) are a must do for history buffs. For bookings checkout this website https://www.eerietours.com.au
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Aradale Ghost Tours, Ararat Lunatic Asylum
13 Heath St
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This is a rich treasure trove of the old buildings and events in Ballarat's past. Explore the dark basements and back lanes with guides who are steeped in the historical background of the area. The night time cemetery tour and the tour of the Ararat Lunatic Asylum (about an hour away) are a must do for history buffs. For bookings checkout this website https://www.eerietours.com.au

Parks & Nature

The recreational hub of Ballarat - people jogging, walking their dogs, strolling around the shoreline, families playing in the playgrounds, picnics, coffee & cake in the cafes, fishing, riding in the paddle steamer, rowing sailing and vintage tram rides.
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Lake Wendouree
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The recreational hub of Ballarat - people jogging, walking their dogs, strolling around the shoreline, families playing in the playgrounds, picnics, coffee & cake in the cafes, fishing, riding in the paddle steamer, rowing sailing and vintage tram rides.
Magnificent trees and plants, the conservatory, Adam Lindsay Gordon's cottage - now a craft shop. Stroll along the avenue with the busts of all the prime ministers since federation. beautiful marble sculptures.
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Botanical Gardens station
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Magnificent trees and plants, the conservatory, Adam Lindsay Gordon's cottage - now a craft shop. Stroll along the avenue with the busts of all the prime ministers since federation. beautiful marble sculptures.

Arts & Culture

Visit the birthplace of Democracy in Australia where the diggers took on the might of the colonial authorities. They lost the battle but won the war. The Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E. Centre) tells the story and so much more.
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Eureka Stockade Gardens
121 Stawell St S
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Visit the birthplace of Democracy in Australia where the diggers took on the might of the colonial authorities. They lost the battle but won the war. The Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E. Centre) tells the story and so much more.

Essentials

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Coles Ballarat (Peel St)
20 Peel St S
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Entertainment & Activities

Ballarat Golf Club
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Regent Cinemas
49 Lydiard St N
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Great spot for mountain biking!
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Black Hill Reserve
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Great spot for mountain biking!

Everything Else

Check out the Ballarat Information Centre or the 'What's on in Ballarat' app for all the events that Ballarat hosts each month
Ballarat International Foto Biennale
12 Lydiard St N
Check out the Ballarat Information Centre or the 'What's on in Ballarat' app for all the events that Ballarat hosts each month

Drinks & Nightlife

Azzuri
613 Main Rd
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Red Lion Hotel
223 Main Rd
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