Sonia's Guidebook
Food scene
A short walk away. This spot is well known and well loved among foodies and locals. Pet-friendly!
34 residents recomanen
Webster's Market And Cafe
61 Webster StA short walk away. This spot is well known and well loved among foodies and locals. Pet-friendly!
Eclectic and interesting spot. An old converted garage with a touch of glamour. Lots to imbibe and inspire. Relaxing secluded spot for morning/afternoon break or lunch.
7 residents recomanen
Such N Such
811 Sturt StEclectic and interesting spot. An old converted garage with a touch of glamour. Lots to imbibe and inspire. Relaxing secluded spot for morning/afternoon break or lunch.
Only a block away. Everyone is raving about this spot. Check it out for yourself!
13 residents recomanen
Johnny Alloo
32 Drummond St NOnly a block away. Everyone is raving about this spot. Check it out for yourself!
Just around the corner at the end of the street. Pop by for a coffee or pot of tea or delicious snack. A local favourite.
The Turret Cafe & Catering
802 Sturt StJust around the corner at the end of the street. Pop by for a coffee or pot of tea or delicious snack. A local favourite.
As you walk up Webster St this is delightful pit stop on your way to the Lake. Sit in or out and enjoy the superb views.
15 residents recomanen
Racers Bar & Cafe
2 Wendouree ParadeAs you walk up Webster St this is delightful pit stop on your way to the Lake. Sit in or out and enjoy the superb views.
This is highly recommended. Awesome deck on the Lake serving quality food and drink. Spacious and relaxed. This is one of the three cafe spots situated right on the foreshore. Not so well known to tourists but definitely a local favourite. Great dining on the water and outdoor pizza oven.
16 residents recomanen
Ballarat Yacht Club
Wendouree ParadeThis is highly recommended. Awesome deck on the Lake serving quality food and drink. Spacious and relaxed. This is one of the three cafe spots situated right on the foreshore. Not so well known to tourists but definitely a local favourite. Great dining on the water and outdoor pizza oven.
Waterfront dining and a comfy stylish place to visit on the Lake. Definitely worth stopping by for a relaxing time out.
17 residents recomanen
Boatshed Restaurant
27A Lake Wendouree ForeshoreWaterfront dining and a comfy stylish place to visit on the Lake. Definitely worth stopping by for a relaxing time out.
Olive Grove Delicatessen
1303 Sturt StTop quality ingredients and European style. This is a local institution.
If you visit the Botanical Gardens this is the spot to stop for ice cream or a snack or meal. Opposite the Gardens and on the Lake Foreshore.
9 residents recomanen
Pipers by the Lake
403 Wendouree ParadeIf you visit the Botanical Gardens this is the spot to stop for ice cream or a snack or meal. Opposite the Gardens and on the Lake Foreshore.
Great local atmosphere by the Lake. Talk to local producers. Enjoy fantastic local produce. Open second Saturday of each month, 9am-1pm.
Lake Wendouree Farmers Market
Zoo DriveGreat local atmosphere by the Lake. Talk to local producers. Enjoy fantastic local produce. Open second Saturday of each month, 9am-1pm.
This one of the few rare kid friendly cafes. Lots of space for kids to play plus toys. Lots of space for large groups. Or just find a cosy nook and relax.
IneXterior at the Foundry
401 Mair StThis one of the few rare kid friendly cafes. Lots of space for kids to play plus toys. Lots of space for large groups. Or just find a cosy nook and relax.
Just around the corner is this delightful hideout. Trendy foodie vibe with lots of interesting elegant stylish gifts. Great cafe. Go out the back where you’ll find lots of tables and comfy spots to relax and unwind.
The Foundry (411 Mair St) - formerly The Upholstery Gallery (528 Mair St)
411 Mair StJust around the corner is this delightful hideout. Trendy foodie vibe with lots of interesting elegant stylish gifts. Great cafe. Go out the back where you’ll find lots of tables and comfy spots to relax and unwind.
A short walk away is this trendy bar which is a local favourite. Enjoy!
62 residents recomanen
Mitchell Harris Wines
38 Doveton St NA short walk away is this trendy bar which is a local favourite. Enjoy!
If you are looking for some quality produce look no further. Stock up for a picnic or just grab a fresh healthy bite. This is a great little family produce shop with a well-deserved reputation for quality.
22 residents recomanen
Wilsons Fruit and Vegetables
85-91 Mair St EIf you are looking for some quality produce look no further. Stock up for a picnic or just grab a fresh healthy bite. This is a great little family produce shop with a well-deserved reputation for quality.
Historic hotel on the Lake. Great place for bunch or a pit stop on your walk around the Lake.
24 residents recomanen
The Lake View Hotel
22 Wendouree ParadeHistoric hotel on the Lake. Great place for bunch or a pit stop on your walk around the Lake.
Hop Temple
24 Armstrong St NGuests and locals unanimously enjoy this iconic hang out.
Relaxed spot to eat, socialise and watch some great sport on the screens.
7 residents recomanen
The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill
201 Mair StRelaxed spot to eat, socialise and watch some great sport on the screens.
This pizza place is just at the end of the street and has kid friendly options. Pizza bases are really yummy and the pizzas are fresh and healthy. This is my favourite pizza place in town.
Crust Pizza Ballarat
701 Sturt StreetThis pizza place is just at the end of the street and has kid friendly options. Pizza bases are really yummy and the pizzas are fresh and healthy. This is my favourite pizza place in town.
Cold Rock Ballarat Ice Creamery
4 Sturt StWhat can I say? Just spoil yourself!
Mr Jones Dining
42-44 Main RdA popular local favourite!
Sightseeing
A premier national tourist attraction and even though I’m a local I still take my family several times a year. Very kid friendly. Definitely a must!
148 residents recomanen
Sovereign Hill
A premier national tourist attraction and even though I’m a local I still take my family several times a year. Very kid friendly. Definitely a must!
Ballarat History Lives Here! Definitely worth a visit. The museum has lots to offer and kids will enjoy too.
24 residents recomanen
Eureka Centre
102 Stawell St SBallarat History Lives Here! Definitely worth a visit. The museum has lots to offer and kids will enjoy too.
When you visit Sovereign Hill remember to visit the Gold Museum next door. Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the big nuggets of gold and the story of gold.
148 residents recomanen
Sovereign Hill
When you visit Sovereign Hill remember to visit the Gold Museum next door. Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the big nuggets of gold and the story of gold.
The Botanical Gardens are historic and beautiful. See the busts of all the Prime Ministers since Federation. Find secret pathways and nooks and pavilions. Pop over to Pipers for ice cream or coffee/tea afterward.
20 residents recomanen
Botanical Gardens station
The Botanical Gardens are historic and beautiful. See the busts of all the Prime Ministers since Federation. Find secret pathways and nooks and pavilions. Pop over to Pipers for ice cream or coffee/tea afterward.
A truly striking historical landmark in Ballarat that forms the entrance of the Avenue of Honour. The Arch is the largest commemorative arch in Australia with a rich local history around its construction. Commences WWI but also other wars and conflicts.
Arch of Victory Memorial
1703 Sturt StA truly striking historical landmark in Ballarat that forms the entrance of the Avenue of Honour. The Arch is the largest commemorative arch in Australia with a rich local history around its construction. Commences WWI but also other wars and conflicts.
You can find treasures, bargains and many curiosities here. A colourful local market with something for everyone (including toys for kids!) with a cafe.
15 residents recomanen
The Amazing Mill Markets - Ballarat
You can find treasures, bargains and many curiosities here. A colourful local market with something for everyone (including toys for kids!) with a cafe.
A great spot for visitors and very kid-friendly. We are locals but it’s still a nice day out with kids and we always enjoy our visits.
63 residents recomanen
Ballarat Wildlife Park
A great spot for visitors and very kid-friendly. We are locals but it’s still a nice day out with kids and we always enjoy our visits.
A magnificent gallery with historical interest and interesting permanent and exhibitions. A great little cafe on site.
113 residents recomanen
Galeria d'Art de Ballarat
40 Lydiard St NA magnificent gallery with historical interest and interesting permanent and exhibitions. A great little cafe on site.
A must visit with kids. Great spot for BBQ or picnic. Close to Pipers Cafe and opposite Botanical Gardens.
10 residents recomanen
Parc d'aventures del llac Wendouree
Steve Moneghetti TrackA must visit with kids. Great spot for BBQ or picnic. Close to Pipers Cafe and opposite Botanical Gardens.
Medieval adventure and myth. A fun family friendly place. Sword fighting, jousting, brave knights and dames, dragons. Step into a fantasy world of another age.
41 residents recomanen
Castell de Kryal
121 Forbes RdMedieval adventure and myth. A fun family friendly place. Sword fighting, jousting, brave knights and dames, dragons. Step into a fantasy world of another age.
Walk or run around the Lake and take in beautiful wetlands, bird life, historic monuments, boat houses, and the Botanical Gardens. Drinking fountains, picnic/play-grounds and seating are dotted around the lake.
123 residents recomanen
Lake Wendouree
Walk or run around the Lake and take in beautiful wetlands, bird life, historic monuments, boat houses, and the Botanical Gardens. Drinking fountains, picnic/play-grounds and seating are dotted around the lake.
Enjoy pristine free from the source mineral water. Bring some spare bottles and bottle your own! Visit the Magnificent Gardens and Pavilion Cafe. Play outdoor Chess. Indulge the luxurious Day Spa and pamper packages.
9 residents recomanen
Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve
Enjoy pristine free from the source mineral water. Bring some spare bottles and bottle your own! Visit the Magnificent Gardens and Pavilion Cafe. Play outdoor Chess. Indulge the luxurious Day Spa and pamper packages.
Make time for an unforgettable outing to a nationally and internationally renowned gourmet destination. The famous chef-owner Alla Wolf-Tasker AM is credited with pioneering regional Food and Wine Tourism in Australia and making Daylesford a culinary hub. Explore the picturesque Lake Daylesford.
67 residents recomanen
Lake House
4 King StMake time for an unforgettable outing to a nationally and internationally renowned gourmet destination. The famous chef-owner Alla Wolf-Tasker AM is credited with pioneering regional Food and Wine Tourism in Australia and making Daylesford a culinary hub. Explore the picturesque Lake Daylesford.
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12 Lydiard St NSporting facility
For those of you who want to practice your golf at the driving range this is a very convenient low cost option with friendly staff.
Golf City
31 Learmonth StreetFor those of you who want to practice your golf at the driving range this is a very convenient low cost option with friendly staff.
Mars Stadium
725 Creswick RdBallarat Basketball Miner Dome
994 Grevillea RoadFernwood Fitness
110-114 Lydiard St NBallarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre
Gillies Street North