| fronted by ornate balconies, this refined hotel dates from 1854. suites have balcony access, and add kitchenettes and sitting areas with sofas, in addition to washer/dryers. parking is complimentary. there's a stylish bistro, a pizzeria and a storied pub, plus a cafe and a cider bar. room service is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. it's across the street from the art gallery of ballarat and 2. the chic rooms and suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod/iphone docks, as well as minibars, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. 3 km from the sovereign hill open-air museum
Melbourne Airport 1 hr 14
Kryal Castle (12 min)
Medieval theme park lodging offering Gothic rooms, plus ticket discounts and extended hours. Sturt Street Gardens (8 min)
Central reservation formal park running for 13 city blocks along Sturt Street. Art Gallery of Ballarat (1 min)
Established in 1884, this museum houses Australian & international art & the original Eureka Flag. Eureka Centre - Home of the Eureka Flag (7 min)
History museum exploring Australia's democracy through art installations & digital technology. Lake Wendouree (6 min)
Man-made 544-acre city center lake with wetlands, a 3.7-mi. cycling & running track & boating. Wildlife Park (7 min)
Wildlife park featuring native Australian animals, including koalas, wombats, quokkas & crocodiles. Sovereign Hill (5 min)
Replica of a gold mining town with costumed actors, a mine tour, coach rides & other attractions. Ballarat Wildlife Park (7 min)
Park with many native mammals, exotic reptiles & hands-on encounters (fee) with photo souvenirs. 淘金鎮 (4 min)
Contemporary glass-fronted museum telling the story of the town's history through the gold rush. Goldfields Track start (11 min) Ballarat Tramway Museum (8 min)
Quaint museum with a fleet of historic trams & an operational solar-powered tramway. Bridge Mall Farmers Market (4 min) The Gold Museum (5 min)
Modern museum exploring the local 1850s gold rush, plus a gift shop with nuggets & jewelry. Ballarat Information Centre (3 min) Ballarat Botanical Gardens (10 min)
Lakeshore park, founded in 1858, with landscaped gardens, marble statues & a modern greenhouse. | 
