Ballarat

Located on the Yarrowee River in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Ballarat happens to be the third-largest city in inland Australia. One of the historic tourist attractions in Victoria, Ballarat is known to be sheltering a number of significant heritage buildings of the country. First occupied in 1838, Ballarat was recognised as a municipality in 1855. It became a borough in 1863 and was declared as a city in 1870. Much of the beauty of Ballarat lies in its stunning heritage buildings. The charming tree-lined streets, colourful gardens, and green parks also add to the mesmerizing beauty of this city.

The culturally, historically, and commercially significant city of Ballarat is dotted with a multitude of tourist-propelling hotspots. The popular attractions of the city include the Sovereign Hill, the Lydiard Street, Her Majesty's Theatre, the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Lake Wendouree, and the Ballarat Wildlife Park.

While you are on your most happening trip to Ballarat, you can take a tour of the intriguing Kryal Castle, experience the traditional tramway at the Ballarat Tramway Museum, attend the Ballarat Begonia Festival, and see the Ballarat Railway Station. Ballarat is blessed with a moderate oceanic climate, with summers being extremely hot and winters being equally cold. The best time to plan a tour to Ballarat is between the months of September and November.