Guidebook for Black Hill

Tracey And Mark
Tracey And Mark
Guidebook for Black Hill

Parks & Nature

Great wild life park to get up close and friendly with the some of the animals and just stand back and admire others from free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snake.
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Ballarat Wildlife Park station
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Great wild life park to get up close and friendly with the some of the animals and just stand back and admire others from free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snake.
Black Hill Reserve Mountain Bike Park is great for Beginners to Advanced riders it is only a short ride from town, and the best place to get downhill action in Ballarat.
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Black Hill Reserve
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Black Hill Reserve Mountain Bike Park is great for Beginners to Advanced riders it is only a short ride from town, and the best place to get downhill action in Ballarat.
Great spot for a picnic, a stroll or pick up the pace and go for a run. Let the kids have a go at fishing and hopefully catch a trout. Tram rides are available near the entrance to the botanic gardens for a small fee. Ballarat Adventure playground will also keep the kids entertained for ages.
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Lake Wendouree
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Great spot for a picnic, a stroll or pick up the pace and go for a run. Let the kids have a go at fishing and hopefully catch a trout. Tram rides are available near the entrance to the botanic gardens for a small fee. Ballarat Adventure playground will also keep the kids entertained for ages.

Arts & Culture

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is Australia’s oldest regional gallery with a remarkably comprehensive collection of Australian art. Visitors have the opportunity to walk through the history of Australian art, with important representative works from colonial to contemporary periods. As well as the extensive permanent collection the Gallery hosts a diverse range of touring and temporary exhibitions and regularly curates significant shows often inspired by the work held by the Gallery.
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Konstgalleri i Ballarat
40 Lydiard St N
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The Art Gallery of Ballarat is Australia’s oldest regional gallery with a remarkably comprehensive collection of Australian art. Visitors have the opportunity to walk through the history of Australian art, with important representative works from colonial to contemporary periods. As well as the extensive permanent collection the Gallery hosts a diverse range of touring and temporary exhibitions and regularly curates significant shows often inspired by the work held by the Gallery.
Her Majesty's functions as Ballarat’s premier performing arts centre. Conveniently located within 5 mins drive with ample street parking.
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Her Majesty's Ballarat
17 Lydiard St S
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Her Majesty's functions as Ballarat’s premier performing arts centre. Conveniently located within 5 mins drive with ample street parking.

Essentials

Hours: Sunday 6am–12am Monday 6am–12am Tuesday 6am–12am Wednesday6am–12am Thursday6am–12am Friday 6am–12am Saturday6am–12am
Coles Ballarat (Victoria St)
73 Victoria St
Hours: Sunday 6am–12am Monday 6am–12am Tuesday 6am–12am Wednesday6am–12am Thursday6am–12am Friday 6am–12am Saturday6am–12am
Store Hours Sun 8:30 AM - 8 PM Mon - Sat 8:30 AM - 8 PM
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ALDI Ballarat
114 Creswick Rd
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Store Hours Sun 8:30 AM - 8 PM Mon - Sat 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Pharmacy open 24 Hours.
Sturt St UFS Pharmacy
717 Sturt St
Pharmacy open 24 Hours.
For your Medical Needs Opening Hours Monday - Friday : 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday - Sunday : 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Public Holidays : 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Eureka Medical & Dental Centre
14 Albert St
For your Medical Needs Opening Hours Monday - Friday : 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday - Sunday : 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Public Holidays : 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Everything Else

So much to see and do, Admire the flowers & Gardens or check out the statues and history you will not be disappointed.
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Botanical Gardens station
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So much to see and do, Admire the flowers & Gardens or check out the statues and history you will not be disappointed.

Shopping

Take a step back in time and check out some things from another time. At Amazing Mill Markets you will find a selection of vintage clothes, vintage furniture, collectables, antiques, memorabilia, home decor, fine china, art, glass, coins, jewellery, books and records to name a few things Cafe also available when you need to replenish from checking out all the stalls.
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The Amazing Mill Markets - Ballarat
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Take a step back in time and check out some things from another time. At Amazing Mill Markets you will find a selection of vintage clothes, vintage furniture, collectables, antiques, memorabilia, home decor, fine china, art, glass, coins, jewellery, books and records to name a few things Cafe also available when you need to replenish from checking out all the stalls.
Huge assortment of shops all under the one roof.
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Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre
Gillies Street North
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Huge assortment of shops all under the one roof.
Linen & Living is the place to go if you are looking for a gift for someone is just wanting something special for your home. It's a lovely shop to go and just wonder through, service is excellent and staff are always happy to assist.
Linen & Living
74 Bridge Mall
Linen & Living is the place to go if you are looking for a gift for someone is just wanting something special for your home. It's a lovely shop to go and just wonder through, service is excellent and staff are always happy to assist.
Wen & Ware offers a sanctuary for the senses with unique homewares and gifts sourced from around the world. It includes lifestyle clothing and an espresso bar full of fresh food ideas to relax & enjoy.
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Wen & Ware Living
52 Bridge Mall
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Wen & Ware offers a sanctuary for the senses with unique homewares and gifts sourced from around the world. It includes lifestyle clothing and an espresso bar full of fresh food ideas to relax & enjoy.
Studio gas Ballarat, this quaint little store has been totally transformed + re-branded as Ballarat’s one-stop destination for all things women with it's eclectic style setting the perfect foundation for a mix ‘n match smorgasbord between labels – stocking easy wear fashions from labels including Boom Shankar, Betty Basics, Boho, Kiik, 3rd Story, Miss Lilly + more in sizes 6-22ish. Whilst browsing it also offers a lovely cafe area to sit back and pass the time away the coffee is excellent.
Studio g.a.s. Ballarat
207A Creswick Rd
Studio gas Ballarat, this quaint little store has been totally transformed + re-branded as Ballarat’s one-stop destination for all things women with it's eclectic style setting the perfect foundation for a mix ‘n match smorgasbord between labels – stocking easy wear fashions from labels including Boom Shankar, Betty Basics, Boho, Kiik, 3rd Story, Miss Lilly + more in sizes 6-22ish. Whilst browsing it also offers a lovely cafe area to sit back and pass the time away the coffee is excellent.
Creswick Woollen Mills have perfected natural fibre products since 1947, specialising in the production of alpaca and wool fibres. The Mill specialises in luxurious products manufactured at the mill include Alpaca throws, blankets and accessories woven into sophisticated modern designs. Natural fibre products designed by Creswick for optimum comfort include merino, cashmere, cotton and bamboo. Lovely place to visit although definitely on the luxurios side. Cafe on site.
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Creswick Woollen Mills
Railway Parade
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Creswick Woollen Mills have perfected natural fibre products since 1947, specialising in the production of alpaca and wool fibres. The Mill specialises in luxurious products manufactured at the mill include Alpaca throws, blankets and accessories woven into sophisticated modern designs. Natural fibre products designed by Creswick for optimum comfort include merino, cashmere, cotton and bamboo. Lovely place to visit although definitely on the luxurios side. Cafe on site.
Beautiful Clothing & Homewares Store in the heart of the Goldfields Regional Victoria. Creswick is just 15 minutes from Ballarat whilst in Creswick wander through the shops in the Main Street of Creswick and enjoy a break in the many Cafes within the town.
The Farmer's Wife
49 Albert St
Beautiful Clothing & Homewares Store in the heart of the Goldfields Regional Victoria. Creswick is just 15 minutes from Ballarat whilst in Creswick wander through the shops in the Main Street of Creswick and enjoy a break in the many Cafes within the town.

Tourist Attractions

A day at Sovereign Hill is a day filled with fun and adventure. Discover all the action and excitement of life as it was in 1850s Ballarat during the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever seen. Sovereign Hill is a living museum with working exhibits brought to life by costumed characters and over 40 horses. Set on 25 acres of an original mining site, Sovereign Hill is a goldfields town with shops, hotels, a theatre, schools, factories, a gold diggings and underground mines to explore. Sovereign Hill is an easy 90-minute drive from Melbourne and we have plenty of free parking on-site.
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Sovereign Hill Historical Park
39 Bradshaw St
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A day at Sovereign Hill is a day filled with fun and adventure. Discover all the action and excitement of life as it was in 1850s Ballarat during the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever seen. Sovereign Hill is a living museum with working exhibits brought to life by costumed characters and over 40 horses. Set on 25 acres of an original mining site, Sovereign Hill is a goldfields town with shops, hotels, a theatre, schools, factories, a gold diggings and underground mines to explore. Sovereign Hill is an easy 90-minute drive from Melbourne and we have plenty of free parking on-site.
AURA is a completely new kind of experience. A 4D cinema, state-of-the-art projections and detailed historical sets combine to create a physical story that places you in the centre of the action. Over 64 acres hundreds of stunning projections create an immersive storytelling experience that transport you back in time. The Wadawurrang creation story is told with projections on a magnificent lake, gunfights and protests erupt under the night sky, and the gold rush is brought to life as never before. Feel the vibrations as stars explode in front of your eyes, watch as the land is transformed by the gold rush, and dive into the chaos of the Eureka
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Sovereign Hill
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AURA is a completely new kind of experience. A 4D cinema, state-of-the-art projections and detailed historical sets combine to create a physical story that places you in the centre of the action. Over 64 acres hundreds of stunning projections create an immersive storytelling experience that transport you back in time. The Wadawurrang creation story is told with projections on a magnificent lake, gunfights and protests erupt under the night sky, and the gold rush is brought to life as never before. Feel the vibrations as stars explode in front of your eyes, watch as the land is transformed by the gold rush, and dive into the chaos of the Eureka
The Gold Museum extends Sovereign Hill’s story of Ballarat - a majestic provincial city built on the wealth derived from the great Australian gold rushes of the 1850s. An impressive glass-fronted building with commanding views, the Gold Museum offers an award-winning gift shop specialising in the sale of gold nuggets and Australian-made gold jewellery and fine giftware.Discover the beauty and power of gold as you view an impressive and valuable collection of gold nuggets, alluvial deposits, priceless gold artefacts and gold coins. Entry to the Gold Museum is free with your Sovereign Hill ticket. Separate entry is also available.
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Sovereign Hill
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The Gold Museum extends Sovereign Hill’s story of Ballarat - a majestic provincial city built on the wealth derived from the great Australian gold rushes of the 1850s. An impressive glass-fronted building with commanding views, the Gold Museum offers an award-winning gift shop specialising in the sale of gold nuggets and Australian-made gold jewellery and fine giftware.Discover the beauty and power of gold as you view an impressive and valuable collection of gold nuggets, alluvial deposits, priceless gold artefacts and gold coins. Entry to the Gold Museum is free with your Sovereign Hill ticket. Separate entry is also available.
The Ballarat Tramway Museum is staffed by volunteer members who are dedicated to preserving and operating a part of the former Ballarat street tramways. Trams operate from 11:00 am every weekend and public holiday and during the Victorian school holidays. During winter the last run is approximately 4:00pm. As when the trams carried local residents about their business, fares are collected by the driver or conductor and traditional tram tickets are issued. The trams run along Wendouree Parade through the beautiful and historic Botanical Gardens on a journey of fifteen to twenty minutes. At the Tram Depot many tramway relics are on view. A short DVD presentation documents the history of tramways in Ballarat. All the Museum's trams are also on display including Horse Tram No 1 from 1887. Souvenirs are available for sale both on the trams and at the Depot. The Tram Depot is open on weekends and at other times when volunteer staffing permits. It is usually open every Tuesday from 10:
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
100 Wendouree Parade
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The Ballarat Tramway Museum is staffed by volunteer members who are dedicated to preserving and operating a part of the former Ballarat street tramways. Trams operate from 11:00 am every weekend and public holiday and during the Victorian school holidays. During winter the last run is approximately 4:00pm. As when the trams carried local residents about their business, fares are collected by the driver or conductor and traditional tram tickets are issued. The trams run along Wendouree Parade through the beautiful and historic Botanical Gardens on a journey of fifteen to twenty minutes. At the Tram Depot many tramway relics are on view. A short DVD presentation documents the history of tramways in Ballarat. All the Museum's trams are also on display including Horse Tram No 1 from 1887. Souvenirs are available for sale both on the trams and at the Depot. The Tram Depot is open on weekends and at other times when volunteer staffing permits. It is usually open every Tuesday from 10:
An adventure park unlike any other in Australia, it brings to life a legendary and mythical land of medieval knights, battles, dragons, wizards, kings, enchanting queens, princesses and fairies.
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Kryal Castle
121 Forbes Rd
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An adventure park unlike any other in Australia, it brings to life a legendary and mythical land of medieval knights, battles, dragons, wizards, kings, enchanting queens, princesses and fairies.
Great playground located next to Wendoree Lake. Great spot to let the kids have some fun for free. Lovely spot to take a picnic lunch. Walking/ bike track also around the lake.
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Lake Wendouree Adventure Playground
Steve Moneghetti Track
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Great playground located next to Wendoree Lake. Great spot to let the kids have some fun for free. Lovely spot to take a picnic lunch. Walking/ bike track also around the lake.
Within 5 mins drive the Midlands Reserve and Water Park in Ballarat North is a fantastic play splace for children. A bright and colourful water splash park stands alongside a well equipped playground within a large grassy area. There are two undercover areas beside the splash park, one of them provides picnic tables and two free electric barbecues. The park also provides a drinking tap, a toilet block and rubbish bins. The splash park opening hours are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 9pm November to April Admission: Free
Midlands Reserve And Water Park
705 Landsborough St
Within 5 mins drive the Midlands Reserve and Water Park in Ballarat North is a fantastic play splace for children. A bright and colourful water splash park stands alongside a well equipped playground within a large grassy area. There are two undercover areas beside the splash park, one of them provides picnic tables and two free electric barbecues. The park also provides a drinking tap, a toilet block and rubbish bins. The splash park opening hours are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 9pm November to April Admission: Free
Black Hill Outdoor Swimming Pool Solar heated 25m outdoor pool Toddlers pool BBQ and picnic facilities Diving board Black Hill Aquatic Centre operates with a weather policy: if the maximum temperature is below 23°c, the centre may close. In hot weather, the centre may open longer hours. OPEN HOURS 1 Dec 2018 to 3 Mar 2019 Mon - Fri: 3 - 7pm Weekends and Public Holidays: 11am to 7pm School Holidays: Mon - Fri: 12 - 7pm Weekends and Public Holidays: 10am - 7pm Close Christmas Day DIVING BOARD OPEN HOURS Mon - Fri: 5 - 7pm Weekends and Public Holidays: 12 - 2pm and 4 - 6pm School holidays: Mon - Fri: 12 - 3pm and 5 - 7pm Weekends and Public Holidays: 12 - 3pm and 5 - 7pm
Black Hill Swimming Pool
Chisholm Street
Black Hill Outdoor Swimming Pool Solar heated 25m outdoor pool Toddlers pool BBQ and picnic facilities Diving board Black Hill Aquatic Centre operates with a weather policy: if the maximum temperature is below 23°c, the centre may close. In hot weather, the centre may open longer hours. OPEN HOURS 1 Dec 2018 to 3 Mar 2019 Mon - Fri: 3 - 7pm Weekends and Public Holidays: 11am to 7pm School Holidays: Mon - Fri: 12 - 7pm Weekends and Public Holidays: 10am - 7pm Close Christmas Day DIVING BOARD OPEN HOURS Mon - Fri: 5 - 7pm Weekends and Public Holidays: 12 - 2pm and 4 - 6pm School holidays: Mon - Fri: 12 - 3pm and 5 - 7pm Weekends and Public Holidays: 12 - 3pm and 5 - 7pm
Whether it’s training, rehabilitation or leisurely play, Ballarat aquatic facilities should suit your needs. 25 Meter Pool 50 Meter Pool Spa Steam Gym
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Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre
Gillies Street North
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Whether it’s training, rehabilitation or leisurely play, Ballarat aquatic facilities should suit your needs. 25 Meter Pool 50 Meter Pool Spa Steam Gym

Places to Dine

The Black Hill is the perfect place for lunch or dinner or a drink with friends and family, offering a comfortable, relaxed & friendly pub atmosphere. Great meals at affordable prices check out the website for current menu. With great pub food and a range of craft beers on tap, come and discover Ballarat's best local. LUNCH: FRIDAY - SUNDAY 12.00PM - 2.30PM DINNER: TUESDAY - SUNDAY 5.30PM - 8.30PM (BAR - 12AM) CLOSED MONDAYS
Black Hill Hotel
502 Peel St N
The Black Hill is the perfect place for lunch or dinner or a drink with friends and family, offering a comfortable, relaxed & friendly pub atmosphere. Great meals at affordable prices check out the website for current menu. With great pub food and a range of craft beers on tap, come and discover Ballarat's best local. LUNCH: FRIDAY - SUNDAY 12.00PM - 2.30PM DINNER: TUESDAY - SUNDAY 5.30PM - 8.30PM (BAR - 12AM) CLOSED MONDAYS
Great spot to go for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner our favourite is breakfast, food is great and lovely surroundings recommend to book and ask for window seat if available. Ballarat Yacht Club is the perfect place to enjoy delicious food, coffee or cheese and wine while enjoying the best Lake Wendouree views. Relax on the deck or inside our recently refurbished restaurant, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great views. Menu available on their website.
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Ballarat Yacht Club
Wendouree Parade
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Great spot to go for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner our favourite is breakfast, food is great and lovely surroundings recommend to book and ask for window seat if available. Ballarat Yacht Club is the perfect place to enjoy delicious food, coffee or cheese and wine while enjoying the best Lake Wendouree views. Relax on the deck or inside our recently refurbished restaurant, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great views. Menu available on their website.
Just a short drive away (3 Mins). Menu was very extensive with a number of dishes sounding very appetizing. Meals were delicious, plentiful and good value for money. Restaurant is cozy and service was fantastic.
North Britain Hotel
502 Doveton St N
Just a short drive away (3 Mins). Menu was very extensive with a number of dishes sounding very appetizing. Meals were delicious, plentiful and good value for money. Restaurant is cozy and service was fantastic.