What better way to explore regional Victoria than with an abundance of food, wine, history and the great outdoors?
At Ballarat, we have a range of Historic Villages to explore such as Buninyong, Smeaton, Blampied, Clunes, Creswick, Talbot, Smythesdale and Scarsdale, be blown away by the beauty and culture of each local destination.
If that’s not your cup of tea, Ballarat also offer a number self-guided tours. Some of our most popular tours on offer are the CBD Heritage Walking Trail, a Lydiard Street Heritage walking Trail and Sturt Street Statue Heritage Walking Trail. Each self-guided tour will guide you through Ballarat’s history, culture and heritage, but if walking is not your thing, not to worry, we also have a large range of scenic bike rides in Ballarat. From recreational rides to sport rides, you are able to select from 10 different bike courses where you can determine the pace, the length, and the path you undergo to ultimately challenge yourself.
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For family and friends, if a more relaxing food and wine based holiday is what you are after, Ballarat offers a wide range of facilities such as BBQ areas, Supermarkets, Playgrounds, Hospitals and of course Internet access, Places of worship and Public toilets. If you are unsure where to stay whilst you are in town, you are spoilt for choice as there are almost 100 accommodation options in and around Ballarat so you can be sure to find a place to suit your budget.
But if you’re a solo traveller and like to take the route less travelled, there are plenty of local maps and brochures available for your needs. To help guide your travels there are Travel Smart maps, Interactive Maps, iPhone Apps, Maps of regions and surrounding areas, as well as brochures outlining the best walking trails, driving tours, scenic bike rides, and of course the official Visit Ballarat visitors guide.
With regards to food and alcohol, Ballarat has an initiative in place titled Slow Food, this is an international not for profit association with the purpose of being an alternative to fast food. Slow Food promotes food and wine culture and is a not to miss event. There are also an abundance of wineries in Ballarat which is sure to impress foodies and wine addicts
Experience these activities for yourselves by exploring regional Victoria areas such as Ballarat and thank us later!
