Ballarat And Its Attractions

The third largest city, in Victoria, Ballarat, is located just an hour distance by rail or road, west of Melbourne.

Ballarat enjoys a prosperous and rich heritage because of Australian gold rushes begun in 1851. According to the information found all over the internet, the Ballarat region used to be home to the richest sand deposited goldfield in the world which resulted in a bang in population, as people started setting up here from all over the world looking for fortune. By 1855, Ballarat had grown-up to a City containing a population of one lac people. Striking civic and private sector buildings sprung up financed from the riches produced by the diggings.

Nowadays, long after, when the gold ran out, the city still holds ample of its gold heritage in the form of lavish structures, fountains, and tourist attractions to celebrate the history of this city. These notable constructions include Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat's Town Hall and Craig's Hotel built in several periods from 1853 to 1891.

If you want to go back and experience the life of the time of Ballarat's gold mining days then visit Sovereign Hill that is a reinvented gold township of that era.

Kryal Castle

Kryal Castle is a replica of a mediaeval castle or can say a fantasy based medieval theme park, entertaining the families, locals and visitors since 1974. After several restorations, the family-friendly castle’s drawbridge was officially re-opened in 2013, and visitors can once again travel in ancient time to a world of myth where queens, kings, dragons, knights and wizards wander. 

Plan a day trip entering into a fantasy world of The Dragon’s Labyrinth, see the Torture and Dungeon Attractions, watch as heroic knight’s battle for power in the main ring, stroll through the maze, watch as the magician blends liquids and test your power with the Sword in the Rock. 



Visitors can also take a nap in the castle, or take dinner from multiple options available. Or you can take your food along to enjoy a picnic in the playground of the castle. 

The Castle is a perfect destination for a day out with activities and performances designed for young, old and families.

Gold Museum

Operated and owned by The Sovereign Hill Museums Association, The Gold Museum, is one of the largest community and regional museums in Australia. The Museum covers the Sovereign Hill’s Gold Mine story of Ballarat, a regional royal city constructed on the riches produced by the great Australian 1850’s gold rushes.



Discover here the power and the beauty of gold as you outlook an inspiring and treasured collection of priceless gold artefacts, gold nuggets and gold coins.

A splendid glass faced building with impressive sights, The Gold Museum also allows purchasing from an award winning gift shop expert in the sale of local-made gold jewellery, gold nuggets and fine giftware. Exhibitions calendar changes throughout the year so make sure you have the schedule before making the bookings.