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#1Sovereign Hill & Wildlife Park

Pick-up 7.30am – Return 5.30pm approx Travelling north to the Goldfields of Ballarat, (1.5 hour journey) Our first stop is the wildlife park where you can...

Duration 10h Free Cancellation
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$136
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Sovereign Hill & Wildlife Park

#2Creswick Woollen Mills with Alpaca Exhibit & Store Credit

Venture inside a traditional colored woollen spinning mill and discover a wondrous world of textile production. Your admission to Creswick Woollen Mills lets...

Duration 1h Free Cancellation
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$12
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Creswick Woollen Mills with Alpaca Exhibit & Store Credit

#3Mt Macedon Ranges And Daylesford

Pick-up 7.30am – Return 5 pm approx Travelling north directly to Mt Macedon to enjoy the wonderful views and the magnificent cross After enjoying Mt Maced...

Duration 9h 30m Free Cancellation
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Mt Macedon Ranges And Daylesford

#4Standard Bicycle hire

Our standard comfort Avanti Discovery 2 hybrid bikes come in a range of sizes to suit any height and riding level. Easy to ride with 3-speed hub gear, lightw...

Duration 8h Free Cancellation
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Standard Bicycle hire

#5Ballarat - Skipton Rail Trail - Full day adventure

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Smythesdale, Smythesdale, VictoriaSmythesdale is a former gold mining town. The township has ma...

Duration 10h Free Cancellation
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$80
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Ballarat - Skipton Rail Trail - Full day adventure

#6Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail - Half day tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Smythesdale, Smythesdale, VictoriaSmythesdale is a former gold mining town. The township has ma...

Duration 5h Free Cancellation
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$56
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Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail - Half day tour

#7Alices Journeys Guided Walking Tours of Daylesford

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Daylesford and District Historical Museum, 100 Vincent St, Daylesford, Victoria 3460 AustraliaA...

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Alices Journeys Guided Walking Tours of Daylesford

#8Electric Bicycle Hire

Electric bikes for hirePedal-assist Kahlkoff step-through electric bikes (up to 90km on a single charge). Australian standards bicycle helmet and lock is pro...

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$40
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Electric Bicycle Hire

#9Out Back Bush Mans Cooking.

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Creswick, Creswick, VictoriaBull Gully Rock Wells consists of four holes dug into the base of l...

Duration 7h Free Cancellation
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$313
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Out Back Bush Mans Cooking.
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What to Do in Ballarat: Must See Attractions

Art Gallery of Ballarat

Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.

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Lake Wendouree

The restaurants and museums are just a few features travelers like about Lake Wendouree. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Ballarat Golf Club and Art Gallery of Ballarat are a few top places to visit.

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Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Union Jack Education Area and Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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Ballarat East

Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Hall and Eureka Aquatic Center.

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Golden Point

Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

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Bakery Hill

Check out the restaurants, shopping, and spas while spending some time in Bakery Hill. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Sovereign Hill or Gold Museum.

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Alfredton

Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.

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