Discover Ballarat at a slower pace with this curated 2-day boutique escape, combining local stories, beautiful heritage and one of the city’s most distinctive stays.
Begin with a privately hosted vintage high tea picnic in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, overlooking Lake Wendouree. Relax over sweet and savoury treats served with vintage teaware, hear stories of the gardens, and enjoy a ride on Ballarat’s historic tram.
Spend the night at Hotel Vera, a beautifully restored heritage residence where contemporary design meets Victorian character. With breakfast included the following morning, there’s time to slow down and enjoy the experience.
On Day 2, join Hidden Lanes’ signature group Ballarat City Tales walking tour, uncovering hidden laneways, grand architecture and fascinating stories of the people that shaped gold-rush Ballarat.
With the details taken care of, this intimate escape is an invitation to experience Ballarat differently — unhurried, personal and full of character.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Step back in time at Sovereign Hill. There’s coach rides, gold panning, a spectacular gold pour, underground mine adventures, theatre shows, sweet making, costume characters and musket firing demonstrations to name a few.
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See Ballarat’s Gold Rush history through the places where it unfolded, from Bakery Hill and the site of Peter Lalor’s speech to selected historic buildings and the old library at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. A local guide in period Victorian attire shares stories of the city’s buildings and characters, with a coffee, tea, or chai at Craig’s Hotel and a locally designed Ballarat art print t…
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