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
121 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · theprovincialballarat.com.au
710 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · hotelballarat.com.au
214 Victoria St, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia · victorianamotorinn.com.au
525 Main Rd, Golden Point VIC 3350, Australia · ballaratsuites.com.au
1317 Mair St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · lakeinn.com.au
223 Main Rd, Golden Point VIC 3350, Australia · sovpark.com
402 South St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · royaloakhotelballarat.com
16 Victoria St, Bakery Hill VIC 3350, Australia · ccmotorinn.com.au
244 Albert St, Sebastopol VIC 3356, Australia · begoniacity.com.au
1221 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · westernhotel.com.au
10 Lydiard St S, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia · craigsroyal.com.au
613 Main Rd, Golden Point VIC 3350, Australia · all.accor.com
39 Magpie St, Golden Point VIC 3350, Australia · sovereignhill.com.au
1845 Sturt St, Alfredton VIC 3350, Australia · belltower.com.au
1839-1843 Sturt St, Alfredton VIC 3350, Australia · alfredmotorinn.com.au
1759 Sturt St, Alfredton VIC 3350, Australia · ambassadormotorinnballarat.com.au
27 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · georgehotelballarat.com.au
81 Humffray St N, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia · easternhotelaccommodation.com.au
19 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · midcityballarat.com.au
Bakery Hill, 43 Main Rd, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
15 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · choicehotels.com
Indoor
2 Lyons St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · ballaratpremierapartments.com.au
401A Pleasant St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · newingtonapartments.com.au
5 Lal Lal St, Golden Point VIC 3350, Australia · sovereignviews.com.au
119 Stawell St S, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia · eurekalodge.com.au
210 Seymour St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia · seymoursonlydiard.com.au
1 Humffray St S, Bakery Hill VIC 3350, Australia · book-directonline.com
102 Smythes Rd, Delacombe VIC 3356, Australia · peppinellamotel.com.au
5/7 Humffray St N, Bakery Hill VIC 3350, Australia · themenziesballarat.com.au
101 Curtis St, Bakery Hill VIC 3350, Australia · cityviewsballarat.com.au
9503 Western Hwy, Ballarat VIC 3352, Australia · ballaratbudgetmotel.com.au
Restaurants & places to go
Juice, Cafe · Juice Bar
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 4 Sturt Street · coldrock.com.au
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
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · Gillies Street North, 3355 · kfc.com.au
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-14:30,17:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 323 Sturt Street, 3350 · facebook.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1601 Sturt Street, 3350
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 31 Burnbank Street · mondegreencafe.com.au
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Su 12:00-14:30, 17:00-21:00 · 19 Violet Grove · glory-ocean.business.site
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:45 Features: vegetarian options, air conditioning · 825 Sturt Street, 3350 · laporchetta.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-14:30,16:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · Coltman Plaza
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-15:00 · 413 Sturt Street, 3350 · ballaratwholefoodscafe.com.au
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 623 Sturt Street, 3350
Fish And Chips, Pizza, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · 514 Skipton Street · foodsquad.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 212 Sturt Street · browngrain.com.au
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · theprovincialballarat.com.au
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: step-free access
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Su 15:00-20:00 · 1031 Sturt Street, 3350 · countrycasseroles.com.au
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Italian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 152 Eureka Street, 3350 · carbonis-online.com.au
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Deli, Restaurant · Deli restaurant · 1303 Sturt Street, 3350
Ethopian, Restaurant · Ethopian restaurant · 30 Doveton Street North, 3350
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Diner, Cafe · Diner cafe
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Breakfast/Coffee Shop cafe
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-20:30
Food Court · food court · 29 Coronet Street
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa,Su 09:00-17:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · 87 Victoria Street, 3350 · hungryjacks.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · redrooster.com.au
Asian, Fast Food · Asian fast food
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 06:30-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 206 South Street, 3350 · cornerstonecafe.com.au
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 308 Sturt Street · 9sfood.com.au
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 614 Sturt Street, 3350 · bibocafe.com.au
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:30-14:30,16:30-20:00; Tu off; Fr,Sa 11:30-14:30,16:30-20:30 · Coltman Plaza
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa, Su 09:00-21:00 · 58 - 60 Lydiard Street North · grillersmark.com.au
Noodle, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1221A Howitt Street, 3355
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 907 Howitt Street
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Fast Food · fast food · 1219B Howitt Street, 3355
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1335-1337 Howitt Street, 3355 · hungryjacks.com.au
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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.
Ballarat Airport 8.6 km to the centre
VIC, AU
Fiskville Airport 34 km to the centre
Fiskville, VIC, AU
Beaufort 39 km to the centre
VIC, AU
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport 40 km to the centre
Rokewood, VIC, AU
Lethbridge Airpark 45 km to the centre
VIC, AU
Where things are
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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
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach