things to do with kids in Ballarat
Ballarat's gold rush heritage comes alive at Sovereign Hill — one of Australia's best family attractions. beyond the gold, there are wildlife parks, lakes, and cultural gems.
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museum & learning
Sovereign Hill
$$$open-air museum recreating an 1850s gold rush town. pan for gold, ride a horse-drawn coach, and watch blacksmiths at work.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
freeone of Australia's oldest regional galleries with free entry and family programs during school holidays.
Gold Museum
$$gold nuggets, Eureka Stockade history, and the story of Ballarat's gold rush — right next to Sovereign Hill.
Eureka Centre
$home of the original Eureka Flag — interactive exhibits bring the 1854 rebellion to life for older kids.
nature & animals
Ballarat Wildlife Park
$$hand-feed kangaroos and emus, see crocs and Tasmanian devils, and join guided reptile encounters.
Ballarat Botanic Gardens
freefree gardens with a begonia conservatory, Prime Ministers Avenue, and a playground by the lake.
attraction
Kryal Castle
$$medieval-themed park with jousting, a dragon's labyrinth, escape rooms, and archery. unique family day out.
outdoor
Lake Wendouree
freescenic lake with a 6km walking and cycling track, Steve Moneghetti Track, playgrounds, and the Botanic Gardens.
free things to do in Ballarat
- •Art Gallery of Ballarat — Ballarat
- •Lake Wendouree — Ballarat
- •Ballarat Botanic Gardens — Ballarat
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