The Beauty of Ballarat Tour

Melbourne

3 days, 2 nights

Road Trips

From: $940 pp

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Tour overview

You will start your journey in Melbourne and pass iconic laneways, art galleries, and the Yarra River. After a two-hour drive, you will reach Ballarat, a perfect place for a short break to explore a mix of history, heritage, art, and contemporary culture. Travel back in time to the gold rush of the 1850s, try your luck panning for gold, take a tour of the underground mines, and enjoy nineteenth-century life at magnificent Sovereign Hill. On the third day, travel back to Melbourne via the Great Dividing Range, a region famous for mineral springs, the spa town of Daylesford, and renowned cool-climate wines.

Tour highlights & inclusion

3 days / 2 nights

Melbourne

Rental car included

Sovereign Hill Museum - One Day Entry

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NZD $940

Trip itinerary

Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia’s vibrant cultural capital, offers a dynamic mix of experiences for every traveler. Wander through eclectic laneways filled with world-class street art, indie boutiques, and cozy cafés. Dive into the city’s thriving arts scene with galleries, live music, and theatre performances. Enjoy iconic attractions like Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Queen Victoria Market. Food lovers can indulge in global cuisine, from bustling Chinatown to chic waterfront dining. Just outside the city, explore the Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley wineries, or take a wildlife-filled day trip to Phillip Island. In Melbourne, there’s always something new to discover.

Accommodation

Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites

A stone's throw from the iconic Sovereign Hill and the City Centre, close to the wildlife park and botanic gardens. The luxurious apartments are nonsmoking with king beds and high-speed internet and smart TVs.

Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia’s vibrant cultural capital, offers a dynamic mix of experiences for every traveler. Wander through eclectic laneways filled with world-class street art, indie boutiques, and cozy cafés. Dive into the city’s thriving arts scene with galleries, live music, and theatre performances. Enjoy iconic attractions like Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Queen Victoria Market. Food lovers can indulge in global cuisine, from bustling Chinatown to chic waterfront dining. Just outside the city, explore the Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley wineries, or take a wildlife-filled day trip to Phillip Island. In Melbourne, there’s always something new to discover.

Accommodation

Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites

A stone's throw from the iconic Sovereign Hill and the City Centre, close to the wildlife park and botanic gardens. The luxurious apartments are nonsmoking with king beds and high-speed internet and smart TVs.