 Ballarat has gorgeous historical buildings (above) but also trendy cafes (below) and wine bars (bottom).   |
Ballarat’s transformation from nineteenth century gold rush town to bustling cosmopolitan city has given it an urbane yet laid-back feel. Grab a seat at one of the lively sidewalk cafes, admire the artwork at one of the city galleries, or drop in for lunch at a number of eateries featuring local produce and cool climate wines to see the change for yourself.
Wine makers, chefs, restauranteurs, microbrewers, cafe owners, produce growers and others are revolutionising the city’s food and wine scene, which was rather lacklustre for some time.
With a rich and at times turbulent history, Ballarat is best known as the site of the Eureka Stockade and for the discovery of the world’s largest deposit of alluvial gold. The city that flies the blue and white Eureka flag with pride boasts a rich history, wealth and grace.
However, today the grand old city is playing catch up – and fast – giving visitors more reason to stay and explore after experiencing popular local attractions, including Sovereign Hill and The Eureka Centre. Yep, change is certainly in the air.
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