| some have fireplaces; 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add kitchens with stainless steel appliances. 9 km from the sovereign hill open-air museum and 4. in an ornate victorian building with twin turrets and arched balconies, this polished hotel is a 1-minute walk from ballarat train station, 2. there's no lift. amenities include a trendy cafe/bistro with a patio, in addition to a plush lounge bar, a gym and free parking. 2 km from ballarat wildlife park. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. chic studio and 1-bedroom suites feature modern furniture, chandeliers and designer linens. all provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minibars and whirlpool baths
Melbourne Airport 1 hr 15
Goldfields Track start (14 min) Ballarat Information Centre (7 min) Ballarat Tramway Museum (8 min)
Quaint museum with a fleet of historic trams & an operational solar-powered tramway. Ballarat Wildlife Park (8 min)
Park with many native mammals, exotic reptiles & hands-on encounters (fee) with photo souvenirs. Wildlife Park (8 min)
Wildlife park featuring native Australian animals, including koalas, wombats, quokkas & crocodiles. Sturt Street Gardens (11 min)
Central reservation formal park running for 13 city blocks along Sturt Street. Eureka Centre - Home of the Eureka Flag (8 min)
History museum exploring Australia's democracy through art installations & digital technology. Sovereign Hill (6 min)
Replica of a gold mining town with costumed actors, a mine tour, coach rides & other attractions. Kryal Castle (13 min)
Medieval theme park lodging offering Gothic rooms, plus ticket discounts and extended hours. 淘金鎮 (6 min)
Contemporary glass-fronted museum telling the story of the town's history through the gold rush. Art Gallery of Ballarat (5 min)
Established in 1884, this museum houses Australian & international art & the original Eureka Flag. Ballarat Botanical Gardens (9 min)
Lakeshore park, founded in 1858, with landscaped gardens, marble statues & a modern greenhouse. Bridge Mall Farmers Market (4 min) Lake Wendouree (6 min)
Man-made 544-acre city center lake with wetlands, a 3.7-mi. cycling & running track & boating. The Gold Museum (7 min)
Modern museum exploring the local 1850s gold rush, plus a gift shop with nuggets & jewelry. | 
