What is Ballarat best known for?
Ballarat is renowned for its Victorian architectural heritage. In 2003 Ballarat was the first of two Australian cities to be registered as a member of the International League of Historical Cities and in 2006 hosted the 10th World League of Historical Cities Congress.
Exploring Sovereign Hill's gold rush history, relaxing at Lake Wendouree, and visiting the Art Gallery of Ballarat or the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, or exploring Lydiard Street