Things to do around Ballarat

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Ballarat has a multitude of sights and activities to keep any visitor busy. Some of the more popular are listed below.

Sovereign Hill (http://www.sovereignhill.com.au/) Step back in time to the early Gold Rush. Sovereign Hill is an immersive experience demonstrating life in the 1850s.

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Ballarat Fine Art Gallery (http://www.balgal.com/) Home to the original Eureka Stockade flag, the gallery has the widest collection of Australian art in regional Australia.

Ballarat Wildlife Park (http://www.wildlifepark.com.au/) Set on sixteen acres, the park hosts a myriad of native wildlife and some more exotic reptiles and snakes. A guided tour runs daily at 11:00am.

The Tangled Maze (http://tangledmaze.com.au/) A short drive from Ballarat is the Tangled Maze, based in nearby Creswick. As well as the botanical maze, it contains giant chess, mini-golf, and an extensive nursery.

Ballarat Ghost Tours (http://www.eerietours.com.au/) Ballarat has a long and somewhat bloody history, so it isn't surprising that there are stories of many local ghosts. For some paranormal fun, why not join one the three tours offered? Tours run Wednesday to Saturday.

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