Category: Ballarat

Best Weekend escapes near Ballarat.

This year there is a huge push in Australia to #holidayherethisyear. Tourism Australia are urging all us Australians to try and spend our holidays this year, in our tourist towns that have been greatly affected not only by the bushfires, but also due to the decreased numbers in tourists...

Feeding the Kangaroo’s at Ballarat Wildlife Park.

When you think about Australian Animals, a few instantly come to mind. Think about it? What would be the first animals you think of? Kangaroo’s, Koala’s, Emus and Platypus would have to be the iconic Australian Animals that tourist coming to the country are keen to see. If you...

Knife Fork Spoon Kitchen – Ballarat

Knife Fork Spoon in Ballarat is a gorgeous little cafe that is open 7 days a week in Ballarat. Those local to Ballarat know it as a place to get the Instagram favorite “Freakshakes” as well as some other delicious sweet and savory foods. Located in Lydiard Street within...

Becoming a tourist – How to holiday from home

Becoming a tourist Oh, the places you’ll go.” – Dr Seuss   I love being a tourist, travelling, exploring new places, taking photos, making memories. When I am on holidays I morph into the paparazzi. Anyone around me takes one look and can tell I am a tourist, my...

The Larder Ballarat – Macarthur Street Larder.

Macarthur Street Larder. Affectionately known as ‘The Larder Ballarat’ down on the corner of Macarthur Street and Doveton Street North is the Macarthur street Larder. Like many cafes in the Ballarat area, this cafe is made in a converted house. However, the way they have opened up the front...

Waiting for a rare super blue blood moon.

A Super Blue Blood Moon in Ballarat. We sat shivering outside waiting in anticipation for a glimpse of the Rare Super Blue Blood moon. Our tripod set we stood with our camera ready to take a photo of the magical appearance. It began at 9:51 pm, was at its...

Lal Lal Falls

Lal Lal Falls Just north of Lal Lal, a small town in the Moorabool Shire is the Scenic Lal Lal Falls. Only 20kms out of Ballarat. Lal Lal was originally a sheep run. However back in the mid to late 1800’s became the spot of the Lal Lal iron...

The Sporting Globe Ballarat

When the Sporting Globe Ballarat was initially slated to open in Ballarat the local media was excited. The newspapers around Ballarat told us that it was going to be one of the largest sport orientated bars in Australia. With a capacity of 450 people, it doesn’t disappoint. Located on the...

Top Ten activities to do in Ballarat.

Top ten Must see attractions in Ballarat Are you looking for fun things to do in Ballarat? We have compiled our list of the Top Ten activities to do in Ballarat. 1- Sovereign Hill. I would hazard to guess when people think of Ballarat the first thing that comes...

MADE Ballarat – The Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka.

Be Inspired at MADE Ballarat.   Uncover the history of Australian Democracy at the site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade in Ballarat‘s Interactive MADE Museum. Home to the original Eureka Flag, a flag rich in tradition with an amazing legacy and story. MADE Ballarat helps you explore how the...