Best Things To Eat, Drink and Do In Ballarat in 2026
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Published: July 24, 2026 at 05:38 AM
by Navarone Farrell
Arguably Melbourne’s most picturesque regional city, Ballarat was founded in 1838 and was the centre of the gold rush in Victoria—and very briefly one of the wealthiest cities in the world. It’s come a long way since then and it’s not just about gold rush history anymore—there’s more things to eat, drink, do and see than ever before.