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5 reasons to lock in a road trip to Ballarat
Visit Ballarat
01 Mar 2022
Filed underFood & Drink
Home to warming hospitality and a welcome dose of fresh air, here’s five reasons to pack up the car and hit the road for a weekend in Victoria’s Top Tourism Town…
5. Award-winning experiences
You’re in good hands with standout winemakers, hatted chefs and a top-notch luxury day spa all calling Ballarat home.
4. The locals know how to make good booze
From top drops and award-winning gin to theatrical cocktails served in hidden bars, your senses are in for a treat.
3. The food is next level
One thing’s for sure, you’re not going to go hungry in Ballarat. Make a meal of regional produce and clever menus at trendy cafes and outstanding restaurants.
2. Quirky accommodation
From historic churches and charming cottages to off-the-grid cabins and boutique hotels, there are many cool and quirky places to stay.
1. There’s some serious eye candy to explore
Discover grand architecture and colourful street art, or get the heart pumping on a hike to the top of an extinct volcano. You’ll be blown away by the built and natural beauty that makes up Ballarat.
Main image: Mr Jones
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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities.
These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.
We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years.
As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.