| | | | Places to Stay in Ballarat Australia |  | Stay and enjoy the comforts of The Lavender Room, complete with double spa in ensuite, minibar, microwave, DVD, CTV, video and QS brass bed in a old Victorian furnished building with beautiful leadlights throughout. Great views from your upstairs room. |
|  | PAPAROA is a Californian bungalow built in 1938, with many original features including polished Rimu floorboards, lead-lights windows and wall wood panelling. This property provides self-contained executive style accommodation within walking distance of the Ballarat CBD, with contemporary and comfortable furnishings.Facilities include:3 Bedrooms - 1 x Queen; 1 x Double; 1 x Single all with doonas, blankets and electric blanketsFully equipped & newly renovated kitchen, with... |
|  | Balwaren Motel is ideally situated on the Western Hwy, only just over an hour to MCG, Telstra Dome, Melbourne city and Geelong. Making us the perfect stop over place for AFL football. We offer discounts for multiple nights and run discounted specials from time to time.The Balwaren Motel is set on spacious grounds and we allow pets byarrangement with an additional cost. We can provide a cooked room service breakfast or alternatively a light breakfast to your room the night... |
|  | UNIQUE LUXURY, HEATED FLOORS, OWN SAUNA AS WELL AS SPA, VIBRATING BEDS AND CHAIRS, CABLE TV,DVD, VIDEO, CD, LOG FIRES, PAMPER PACKAGES, ALL TRANSPORT, TOURS, DAY SPA OPTIONS GALORE, UNIQUE AQUA MASSAGE, HEATED ARMCHAIRS, NEAR PARK, CENTRAL.*** NB SAUNA IS IN YOUR OWN ENSUITE!! WITH TV AND FOOT MASSAGER, MUSIC, SPA, AROMA THERAPY ETC *** |
|  | The Arch Motel offers clean and comfortable budget priced accommodation. We are situated 1.6 km west of the Arch and have 11 units, including one self contained. Room amenities include reverse-cycle airconditioning and/or heater, electric blankets, tea/coffee making facilities, toaster, radio/alarm clock and TV/DVD. All rooms are non-smoking. Motel facilities include barbecue area, guest laundry with spacious grounds and ample off road parking. We also offer either cooked or... |
| | | | | Tourist Information for Ballarat Australia | Just over an hours drive from Melbourne, you will find Ballarat and the surrounding Gold Fields tourist region. Ballarat is the second largest regional city in Victoria. One of Ballarats most popular tourist destinations is Sovereign Hill. Blood on The Southern Cross is Sovereign Hill's night time sound and light spectacular about the 1854 Eureka uprising and is a must see!
| You will find fantastic accommodation in Ballarat along with boutique shops, art galleries and antique shops. If you are looking for cheap motels in Ballarat, you will be sure to have some luck as well as if you are after five star accommodation. Look no further for than here for Ballarat accomodation cottage apartment holiday.
| | Things to do in Ballarat | Wondering what to do in Ballarat ? Here is some information on tourist attractions to help make you enjoy your stay in Ballarat more enjoyable.
| | Festivals/Events | Every year there are some festivals which should be seen if you are planning to come. Jennifer & Gregory Philippiadis of Serenity Tranquility Cottages, a Ballarat Cottage, suggested BEGONIA FESTIVAL - MARCH EACH YEAR, AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION TATTOO BAND IN JANUARY, ROYAL SOUTH STREET COMPETITIONS - AUGUST and EUREKA WEEK COMMEMORATIONS IN DECEMBER. Pat Kelso of Ballarat Miners Cottage, a Ballarat B&B Self Contained, suggested Ballarat Autumn Daytour (BAD Ride) Cycle event, 1st Sunday in May and Springfest 1st September - 30th November.
| | Main Tourist Attractions | There are some main tourist attractions in Ballarat that you should not miss. Jennifer & Gregory Philippiadis suggested SOVEREIGN HILL HISTORICAL VILLAGE - Biggest Tourist Venue IN AUSTRALIA!, LAKE WENDOUREE - Used to be called the BLACK SWAMP, BALLARAT FINE ART GALLERY - oldest and largest regional gallery, KRYAL MEDIEVAL CASTLE just outside Ballarat., KRYAL MEDIEVAL CASTLE, SOVEREIGN HILL HISTORICAL VILLAGE and BALLARAT BOTANICAL GARDENS - Famous for the BEGONIA FESTIVAL DISPLAY MARCH EACH YEAR. Pat Kelso suggested BALLARAT BIRD PARK - Huge aviaries, many bird species on view..
| | Eateries/Wineries | Good food and good wine are part of life's necessities, therefore don't leave without trying some (or all!) of these places. We suggest TOKYO GRILLHOUSE BALLARAT. Jennifer & Gregory Philippiadis suggested , MT BUNINYONG WINERY, BALLARAT STOCKYARDS WINERY, WHITEHORSE WINERY, YELLOW GLEN WINERY and CHEPTSTOWE VINYARD - CARNGHAM BALLARAT.
| | Specialty Shops | For the ladies, no trip is complete without doing some shopping. Jennifer & Gregory Philippiadis suggested SERENITY DAY SPA - The only LAS VEGAS AQUA MASSAGE CENTRE IN TOWN and WENDOUREE VILLAGE, CENTRAL SQUARE & THE BRIDGE MALL COMPLEXES.
| | Historical Sites | If you are interested in history, Ballarat has some great historical sites. Jennifer & Gregory Philippiadis suggested BLACK HILL LOOKOUT for spectacular views, MINING EXCHANGE - where Goldminers fought soldiers, EUREKA STOCKADE - Ballarat Goldfield Miners Battle and ARCH OF VICTORY - Memorial for War Veterans. Pat Kelso suggested BALLARAT MEFCHANICS INSTITUTE - Wonderful library/hisatory facilites.
| | Trails/Wildlife/Nature | Nature lovers and lovers of walks through the area's flora and fauna, there are some places to see. We suggest KIRKS RESERVE BALLARAT. Jennifer & Gregory Philippiadis suggested , BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK - big and impressive array of Australian Fauna and BALLARAT BIRD SANCTUARY - set in spectacular forrest and water settings. Pat Kelso suggested GREAD DIVIDNG TRAIL - Walking track Buninyong - Bendigo.
| | Sports/Adventure | For those of you into sports and adventure, there are some great things to do. Jennifer & Gregory Philippiadis suggested Spring Racing Carnival - Horse Racing, 3 MAJOR GOLF COURSES - CRESWICK, BUNINYONG & BALLARAT and AQUATIC HEATED POOL, SPA & GYM CENTRE. Pat Kelso suggested Australian National Cycling Championships - January and Springfest - 1st September - 30th November.
| | Pubs/Bars | Like to relax at a pub with a good meal and a pint or two? Jennifer & Gregory Philippiadis suggested ZARAGOSA Enjoy mexican cuisine, spanish tapas, TUMBLERS GREEN The wedding venue of choice, JERROD'S RESTAURANT Elegant dining in a comfortable atmosphere, GAMEKEEPERS SECRET - something different in dining and SAILS ON THE LAKE Ballarat's only waterfront function venue centre THE LAKE -.
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| Arch Motel | BALLARAT |  | | The Arch Motel offers clean and comfortable budget priced accommodation | | | Balwaren Motel | BALLARAT | | | Balwaren Motel is situated on the Melbourne side of Ballarat and is set in park like surroundings. We are a family owned and run Motel offering clean and respectable rooms at a fair price. | | |  | BALLARAT ACCOMMADATION :: BED & BREAKFAST |
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| A Special Occasion | BALLARAT | | | Historical 1898 X hotel, building consisting of bed and breakfast accommodation, cafe/wine bar, courtyard garden & gallery. | | |  | BALLARAT ACCOMMADATION :: HOLIDAY UNITS |
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| Paparoa | BALLARAT |  | | Self contained executive style accommodation located in Central Ballarat | |
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