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Luxury stays, memorable dining, and hosts who feel like old friends—Martin and David at Hotel Vera are simply the best.

Campana's is one of our favourite Ballarat gems—a family-owned cellar and deli filled with great wine, delicious food and genuinely warm hospitality. Family run, always welcoming, and always worth a visit.

L'espresso is one of Ballarat's true institutions—a warm, low-lit café where great food, coffee, jazz, blues and a love of music have been part of the story for decades. Housed in what was once a record store, it's full of character and the kind of place we always linger a little longer.

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is a world-class celebration of photography and lens-based art, transforming Ballarat into a vibrant showcase of images, ideas and visual storytelling every two years. We're proud to host an exhibition as part of this remarkable festival and love welcoming visitors to experience art, wine and the region together.

Dyers Steak Stable is a Ballarat institution, serving exceptional steaks, great wine and warm hospitality from its beautifully restored heritage stables since 1972. Now in the hands of Bel and Sam, it's a timeless dining experience and one of our favourite places to settle in for a memorable meal

Ours is a region of makers, growers, artisans and artists, and every weekend sees a market or two pop up for you to explore and enjoy.

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is Australia's oldest regional art gallery and a treasured part of our local community. While the main gallery undergoes an exciting transformation until mid-2027, you can still enjoy exhibitions at the Backspace Gallery, discover local artists, and keep up with the gallery's wonderful program of events and activities.

Lambley Garden is a beautiful destination in every season, with something to discover whenever you visit. From the vibrant spring display of crocus, iris, daffodils and tulips to the spectacular summer and autumn succession of flowering perennials, it's a place that invites you to slow down and wander.

Just ten minutes from Eastern Peake

When the flowers arrive, a visit to the nearby pick-your-own sunflower farm is a joyful way to spend an afternoon among thousands of golden blooms. Wander the fields, gather a bunch to take home, and soak up one of the region's most cheerful seasonal experiences.

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