Ballarat Wildlife Park - enter another world in the Tropical Reptile house and marvel at the awesome saltwater crocodiles. Picnic and barbeque by the lake surrounded by native animals including koalas, kangaroos, and wallabies. Lydiard Street Historic Precinct is well worth a visit to marvel at the beautiful Victorian buildings. Places to visit in Lydiard Street include the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery which houses the original Eureka Flag and the finest art collection in regional Australia. Her Majesty s Theatre is the oldest theatre in mainland Australia.
Visitors can enjoy a live show or book a tour.
Sturt Street is a classic tree lined boulevard featuring beautiful gardens, historic buildings,outstanding streetscapes, and sculptures with a mix of local and national retail stores. Visit the Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree and enjoy a tram ride through the gardens. The floral displays in the Robert Clarke Horticultural Centre are magnificent and a bronze bust of every Australian Prime Minister can be seen in The Avenue. Restaurants and tearooms situated on Lake Wendouree can offer dining and afternoon and morning teas. Eureka Street - includes Historic Montrose Cottage and Eureka Museum, Eureka Stockade centre, Street Parklands and the Diorama at the site of the famous Eureka Rebellion.