Located 105 km NW of Melbourne, Ballarat is the third largest inland city in Australia. Best known for its gold rush in the 1850’s-1900’s and the Eureka Stockade Rebellion of 1854. Today’s Ballarat is a significant tourist destination, known for its history, culture and its well-preserved Victorian era heritage.

• Ballarat Established: 1838 (proclaimed City 1871)
• Ballarat Main Reason for Est: Grazing then Gold discovery in 1851.
• Ballarat Population: 101,686 (2016 census)
• Ballarat Main Industries:
  • Service Industries
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
• Ballarat Council Website
• Ballarat Visitor Information Centre
• Ballarat Chamber of Commerce
• Ballarat Library

• Ballarat Airport (YBLT)
  • Mitchell Park, Ballarat
• Ballarat Bus & Train Station
  • Lydiard St / Main St, Ballarat Central

• Ballarat Base Hospital – (03) 5320 4000
• Ambulance Victoria – 000
• Country Fire Authority – (03) 5329 5500
• Ballarat Police – (03) 5336 6000