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Ballarat

Ballarat is a city in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 111,973, making it the third-largest urban inland city in Australia and the third-largest city in Victoria.

Type CityPopulation 111,973

Why go

  • City in Victoria, Australia.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Ararat Airport (ARY).

History

Ballarat is a city in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 111,973, making it the third-largest urban inland city in Australia and the third-largest city in Victoria.

Where to stay

The Provincial Hotel Ballarat
121 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Indoor

Restaurants & places to go

Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 4 Sturt Street · coldrock.com.au
Indoor
Grill'd
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su-Th 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · 37 Sturt… · grilld.com.au
Indoor
Hungry Jack's Ballarat
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · 87 Victoria Street, 3350 · hungryjacks.com.au
Indoor
Hungry Jack's Wendouree
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1335-1337 Howitt Street, 3355 · hungryjacks.com.au
Indoor
KFC Wendouree
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · Gillies Street North, 3355 · kfc.com.au
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 815-819 Sturt Street, 3350 · mcdonalds.com.au
Indoor
Red Rooster
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · redrooster.com.au
Indoor
Schnitz
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 10:30-21:30; Su-Th 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 321 Sturt Street · schnitz.com.au
Indoor

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Airports

Ararat Airport (ARY) 82 km to the centre
Ararat, VIC, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ballarat Airport 8.6 km to the centre
VIC, AU
Outdoor
Fiskville Airport 34 km to the centre
Fiskville, VIC, AU
Outdoor
Beaufort 39 km to the centre
VIC, AU
Outdoor
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport 40 km to the centre
Rokewood, VIC, AU
Outdoor
Lethbridge Airpark 45 km to the centre
VIC, AU
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Ballarat
Ballarat
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ararat Airport (ARY); 21 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ballarat. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

NSW TrainLink
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound Australia
Intercity coach