Ballarat occupies pride of place as the coolest of the three regions on the Great Grape Touring Route, which also include the Grampians and the Pyrenees. With almost 30 wineries in Ballarat’s surrounds, including nine within a 25km radius of the city, there’s no shortage of places to indulge.

Weave your way from foodstores and fine restaurants to country cafes, vineyards and captivating cellar doors. Meet passionate people devoted to dining and use food and wine as the ideal excuse to experience fascinating places in and around town.

Ballarat plays host to an assortment of events through out the year, to keep up with them all. Keep an eye on the City of Ballarat Events Calendar or check out the Visitor Information center website.

Ballarat’s attractions range from ultra modern to heritage. The city is an attention-grabbing mix of contemporary bustle and living history. Be active or take it easy, there’s ample to keep you occupied.

Ballarat's offers western Victoria's best shopping with three major shopping precincts Sturt Street, Bridge Mall and Stockland Wendouree. Each with their own unique shopping experience

We invite you to a place where history comes to life, Ballarat. Part of Victoria’s Goldfields Ballarat is Victoria’s largest inland city with leafy boulevards lined with heritage buildings, and world-class attractions.