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Visit Ballarat

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 1800 446 633

Address: 225 Sturt Street 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://visitballarat.com.au

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25.01.2022 After 25 years in business, Australian textile designer Nicola Cerini has opened her first retail store in Ballarat's Main Road. Her nature-inspired range includes handbags, t-shirts, rugs, aprons, tea towels and face masks (very 2020!). Located at 36a Main Road, Nicola Cerini - www.nicolacerini.com is open Tuesday to Friday 11am-5pm and weekends 10am-4pm.... @nicolacerini (via Instagram)

24.01.2022 From 17 September, regional Victorians can again holiday in regional Victoria Ballarat included. This important third step in the Victorian Government's COVID-19 roadmap comes just in time for the start of the school holidays (19 September 4 October). So what does this mean for regional Victorians wanting to head to Ballarat for a long-awaited getaway or catch-up with family and friends?... Accommodation venues will reopen for regional guests. Cafes and restaurants will reopen for sit-down dining, with strict restrictions on social distancing. Gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed outdoors. Two households will be able to form a 'bubble', meaning up to five members of one household can visit the other at home. For more detailed information, visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus The Provincial Ballarat I Higher Society I The Foundry formerly the Upholstery Gallery

24.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday Rower Viktor Ivanov was one half of the Russian duo that finished second in the coxless pairs event at Lake Wendouree during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. After accidentally dropping his silver medal in the lake, Ivanov and some keen schoolboys dived into the water in search of it.... The medal was found near the pontoon later that day by Ballarat High School student Andrew Hemingway. After taking the medal to school the next day to show his friends, the 13-year-old returned the treasure to Ivanov at the Ballarat Town Hall. Ivanov rewarded the teenager with a box of Russian medals and dinner at the rowers’ mess hall.

22.01.2022 Which frame is your favourite on the Ballarat Frame Trail? Local photographer Her Golden Point absolutely nailed this shot of powerhouse Cherie Birks at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens' pink frame. The six giant frames can be found across the Ballarat CBD and Lake Wendouree precinct until 25 October.... Check out the map at bit.ly/3mzxpkL and don't forget to tag your photo on social media with #hellospringballarat Her Golden Point

21.01.2022 We've always known that Hop Temple Ballarat was pretty special but now the rest of Australia knows as well! The hip laneway hang-out was voted one of Victoria's 10 favourite craft beer bars/pubs in Beer Cartel's 2020 Australian Craft Beer Survey. Almost 17,000 people took part in what is the biggest study of Australian craft beer drinking trends.... Find out more at bit.ly/3fAfYNL

21.01.2022 The school holidays just keep getting better in Ballarat following news Kryal Castle will reopen this weekend for locals and regional Victorians. The medieval tourist attraction's holiday operating hours are as follows: Saturday 19 September Monday 21 September... Friday 25 September Monday 28 September Friday 2 October Sunday 4 October Following this, Kryal Castle will be open every weekend from 10 October. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the castle's indoor attractions will remain closed, however outdoor activities will include archery, axe throwing, knights school, street theatre, skill at arms and the royal joust. Tickets must be pre-purchased online at bit.ly/2E7eigi, with all visitors required to present photo ID. View the attraction's spring program at bit.ly/2E7f398

21.01.2022 Want to know TV personality Gorgi Coghlan's seven favourite things to do in her hometown Ballarat? Read her interview with Escape.com.au at bit.ly/33jK0R0 for some special insider's insight. The Provincial Ballarat

20.01.2022 There’s nothing like waking up with a hankering to get away for the day. And, lucky for you, Ballarat is the perfect destination for last-minute planners. Find out how to make the most of a day out in Ballarat at bit.ly/2ZP0KxB... Johnny Alloo and Rocket and Belle

20.01.2022 I scream, you scream, we all scream for gelato at Creswick's new Gelato Gelato Pop Up. Located at 73 Albert Street, the summer shopfront is open Friday to Sunday 12pm-5pm (subject to change). And who can we thank for this sweet new addition to Creswick's main drag? Marie and Paul Williams, the dream team behind next door's Le Peche Gourmand.... Gelato Gelato Pop Up

19.01.2022 More than ever before, regional Victorian families deserve a holiday! Whether you're wanting to escape for a day trip, overnight stay or a week-long adventure, Ballarat has so much to offer this spring school holidays. Find out more at bit.ly/3hv2v9i

19.01.2022 Hey, that's us! Ballarat as a whole should be on everyone's wish list! And thanks for our moment in the spotlight, Visit Melbourne. ... Sovereign Hill Hop Temple Ballarat The Provincial Ballarat Lola Ballarat Kilderkin Distillery Art Gallery of Ballarat The 18th Amendment Bar, Ballarat Michael Unwin Wines Ballarat Wildlife Park Ballarat's Sanctuary Day Spa Craigs Royal Hotel Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre Ballarat Tramway Museum Higher Society

18.01.2022 Join The Petal Press Co for a fun-filled Christmas wreath workshop in Smythesdale next weekend. Award-winning florist Lani Chapman will use her expert knowledge to guide you in creating your own custom wreath using fresh foliage and festive decorations. The two-hour workshop will be held on Saturday 5 December at Thru the Gate Cafe.... Find out more at bit.ly/2JiX5TC The Petal Press Co

17.01.2022 Launching a new business is a hard slog, let alone in 2020. Indoor plant oasis When Polly met Murphy opened in Ballarat at the start of July this year then closed its doors just a month later in the face of lockdown 2.0. But the good news is the self-confessed "purveyors of quality indoor foliage" are reopening again tomorrow from 10am.... When Polly met Murphy is located at 36 Doveton Street North next to Fika. Follow them on Instagram at bit.ly/2H3ffrh Her Golden Point

17.01.2022 From Saturday 19 September, the Ballarat Information Centre (BIC) will reopen its doors at the Ballarat Town Hall, 225 Sturt Street. Its operating hours will be 10am to 4pm seven days a week for the duration of the spring school holidays. All visitors will need to maintain social distancing and hygiene in accordance with the COVID-19 safety measures in place throughout Ballarat Council's facilities.... The BIC can also be contacted by phone on 1800 446 633 or email at [email protected] ***Please note, this photo was taken prior to the introduction of COVID-19 restrictions***

17.01.2022 You know the festive season is just around the corner when renowned Ballarat artist Ruby Pilven Ceramics announces the dates for her annual Christmas Open Studio Sale. Ruby will open her studio to the public on Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November between 9am and 4pm (cash only). Her studio is located at 183 Post Office Road, Smythes Creek.... Limited numbers will be allowed in at one time to allow for social distancing. Explore Ruby's range at bit.ly/2UfYLz6 Ruby Pilven Ceramics

16.01.2022 This giant frame at Alfred Deakin Place is one of six on the Ballarat Frame Trail. Find out more at www.visitballarat.com.au/hello-spring #hellospringballarat

14.01.2022 Be_Hear/Now. Festival - George Farmer

14.01.2022 Ice cream cookie sandwiches, gooey brownies and cheesy croque monsieurs await at Vegas & Rose's mysterious pink door this school holidays. Order your goodies online before picking them up from the secret Brown Hill location. Follow Vegas & Rose on Facebook and Instagram to find out more. ... Vegas & Rose

13.01.2022 Ballarat Council will host a number of online commemorative events this Thursday to mark the 166th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade. The 1854 battle is heralded by many as the birth of democracy in Australia and has an enduring place in the Australian consciousness. The virtual events can be viewed on the Eureka Centre Ballarat Facebook page.... Find out more at bit.ly/37r6CA2

13.01.2022 What we wouldn't give right now for a night nestled away in nature at Cave Hill Creek's glamping retreat.... : Cave Hill Creek

11.01.2022 Fill your pantry, fridge and belly with local food, wine and produce at this Saturday's Creswick Market. The market will be held at the Creswick Neighbourhood Centre, 19-21 Victoria Street, between 9am and midday. For an up-to-date list of the region's markets, visit bit.ly/3mwqs3N... Creswick Market

11.01.2022 Would you like to see your photos featured in Ballarat’s next tourism campaign? We want to show people why Ballarat should be on their travel wish list. All you need to do is share your best shots of you and/or the people you love exploring Ballarat with the hashtags #ballarat and #weekendsinballarat... We’ll then choose 10 photos to feature in our upcoming campaign. @goldfieldsgirl @atthearomaco @lifewith_lenny @stef747 (all via Instagram)

11.01.2022 Ballarat is saying hello to spring with six giant picture frames scattered throughout the CBD and Lake Wendouree precinct. Locals are encouraged to snap photos of the colourful frames whilst out exercising or shopping for essential items. Head to bit.ly/3kjHDn5 for a map of frame locations then share your pics on social media with the hashtag #hellospringballarat... An initiative of Ballarat Council, the frames are on display until 25 October.

10.01.2022 Introducing Ballarat's newest indoor play centre, Chipmunks Playland. Located at 21a Learmonth Road (next to Aldi), the centre will officially open its doors this Tuesday 1 December at 9am. Kids are going to go bananas over the multi-level playground, projector screen ball pit games, ride on equipment, drop slides, wave slides, ball cannons and interactive activities.... For more details, visit bit.ly/2J8ujEZ Chipmunks Australia

08.01.2022 Beloved Ballarat tourist attraction Sovereign Hill has celebrated its 50th birthday by unveiling a 20-year masterplan to expand the site and enhance the visitor experience. Phase one of the masterplan set to kick off next year includes the addition of: the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades (CRAFT), a space to teach, learn and experience working with historic artisan tools and practices... the Gold Pavilion, which will house three distinct exhibition spaces and will allow visitors to better understand the stories and time period the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections, a transformed Gold Museum - Sovereign Hill providing visitors with greater access to culturally significant collections Find out more at bit.ly/3qjKLmT Sovereign Hill

07.01.2022 Ballarat's The Pub With Two Names is returning to its original name The Highlander. The Mair Street bar and bistro will open on 1 October under new owners Christine Molloy and Richard McKeown (from the Farmers Arms Hotel Creswick). When it opened it 1858, the building was known as the Royal Highlander Hotel, a name it held for 100 years before changing to the Peter Lalor Hotel for the next 50 years. ... "We have transformed this massive building back to a glorious pub with amazing food focusing on in-house butchery and local produce," a post on The Highlander's Facebook page reads. "And with the owner being a qualified sommelier wine specialist, you will be sure to have amazing well-priced wines, beers and cocktails."

07.01.2022 Ballarat's Spring Creek Organics has featured in a Good Food story on the rising popularity of farmgate stores in 2020. "With COVID, we pulled out of the markets and straight away we had people queuing up in their cars down the road," vegetable grower David Tatman told writer Richard Cornish. Read more at bit.ly/2ZzhIA7... Spring Creek Organics

07.01.2022 Floral reindeer and sleigh Gingerbread house Giant bauble Christmas Window Trail The centrepiece of Ballarat’s 2020 Christmas display... It might be looking a lot like Christmas in Ballarat but Santa's elves aren't quite done yet! Find out more at bit.ly/3mrSpJx

07.01.2022 Entries are now open for the 2021 Martin Kantor Portrait Prize, part of next year's Ballarat International Foto Biennale. The exhibition will feature photographs of significant Australian distinguished in art, letters, science, sports or politics. It is open to photographers and photo media artists, with the winner being awarded a $15,000 cash prize. ... Find out more at bit.ly/3kgilX6 Penelope Hunt, "Finding Focus", 2019 Martin Kantor Portrait Prize winner

06.01.2022 If only art was this fun when we were at school! Round up your friends for the next Paint Your Mate session at Hop Temple Ballarat on Saturday 28 November. Tickets are $55 and include the class, your canvas, lunch and a complimentary drink.... Find out more at bit.ly/2UkKxNy Hop Temple Ballarat

06.01.2022 Well, hello Livinia Nixon! Livinia stopped in at Aunty Jacks Ballarat and Sovereign Hill yesterday during a post-lockdown road trip for 9 News Melbourne.

05.01.2022 A misty morning in Sturt Street. Andy Smith Photographic

02.01.2022 Move over Willy Wonka Ballarat has its own golden tickets up for grabs! This summer, Commerce Ballarat is giving away a series of exclusive Ballarat experiences. The first is the Family Golden Ticket, which includes:... a behind-the-scenes tiger experience at the Ballarat Wildlife Park, where you'll syringe feed one of the endangered Sumatran tigers a behind-the-scenes tour of Australia's largest marshmallow factory, So Soft a two-night stay plus breakfast at Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre a $100 gift voucher for The Lake View Hotel To enter, visit bit.ly/ballaratgoldenticket

02.01.2022 Australia's award-winning Isol-Aid Festival will shine a spotlight on Ballarat's live music scene next month. As part of the online music festival, a handpicked selection of Ballarat performers will each play a 20-minute set streamed live via their Instagram accounts on 4 October. At the end of their set, each musician will tag-team the next artist to play, sending fans down a rabbit hole of new music discovery.... To find out more about Isol-Aid: Ballarat Fully Lit, visit https://fb.me/e/17rfGsAui

02.01.2022 The good news just keeps on coming, with the Ballarat Wildlife Park announcing it will reopen to the public tomorrow (Thursday 17 September). Bookings are not required but visitors will need to provide proof of their residential address at the ticket office. Social distancing measures will apply, with face masks mandatory.... Hand sanitising stations will be located throughout the park and restrictions will apply indoors. Ballarat Wildlife Park

01.01.2022 Spotted today at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens...

01.01.2022 Get your sugar fix this Christmas with: Plentiful Platter Co's DIY pavlova box The Little Cupcake's hot chocolate bombs, Santa pull-apart cupcake cakes and gingerbread houses... Plentiful Platter Co and The Little Cupcake