With two Quest Apartment Hotels in town – Quest Ballarat Station, a short stroll from the train station, and Quest Ballarat, just minutes from the CBD’s shopping and dining precincts – we’re perfectly-placed to help, whether you’re after a great cup of coffee or a recommendation for the prettiest walking route in town. Set yourself up in one of our modern apartments, then immerse yourself in all historic Ballarat has to offer.
Once gold was discovered here in 1851, Ballarat became a boom town. Sovereign Hill is the open-air museum that charts the region’s gold mining past. It also includes First Nations stories – a ticket to sound and light show, Aura, is a must and represents the Wadawurrung creation story. Also try Hidden Histories: The Wadawurrung People, a digital tour exploring the perspectives of Aboriginal people in this gold country.
High on the cliff above Warrnambool Bay, this diner has plenty of selling points: floor-to-ceiling windows that let you do some whale-spotting when the season is right; a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere; the scent of salty, sea air; and delicious meals that keep the locals coming back. Start your day with the wild rice porridge and golden syrup spiced pears.