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Ballarat Goldfield Tours​

Discover the heart of Ballarat’s Goldrush in Victoria’s West. Tour historic and natural sites with us.
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About Ballarat Goldfields

In 1851, two prospectors panned a few ounces of gold at Canadian creek that produced the world’s biggest alluvial gold rush, Ballarat sat astride the world’s largest deposit of alluvial gold, and almost a third of all gold found in the colony was wrenched from its rich quartz reefs.

Discover the legacy of the Ballarat gold rush, still evident in the magnificent architecture along Lydiard & Sturt Streets, as well as the tree-line streets, Lake Wendouree, parks, gardens, statues, and churches of the city today.

Ballarat also made it mark as the site of Australia’s only armed civil rebellion when in 1854 goldminers at the Eureka Stockade stood up against an unjust colonial rule.

Ballarat is filled with countless reminders of the day when it seemed half the world had set sail for the Victorian Goldfields.

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Available Ballarat Tours

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Ballarat Discovery Tour

On this tour you discover the Iconic places of this city, visiting heritage & historic locations of the 1850's gold rush, as well as, natural area’s to view wild nature.

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Ballarat Highlight Tour

On this tour you discover the Iconic places of this city, visiting heritage & historic locations of the 1850's gold rush, as well as, natural area’s to view wild nature.

Ballarat Walking Tour

Ballarat Walking Tour

Join this historic walking tour that brings to life the history and heritage of the inner city of Ballarat. Morning or afternoon tea is taken at the magnificent Craig’s Royal Hotel.

Night Walking Tours in Ballarat

Night Eco Spotlight Walk

Your guide will have a spotlight as we walk through the bush to chance an encounter with local wildlife such as Kangaroos, Wallabies, Possums and other night wildlife.

Night Ballarat Tours

Firmament & Fauna

Golden Nugget Discovery Tours and the Ballarat Observatory have come together to give you an unforgettable bush and night time experience.

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