Ballarat Heritage Weekend is a celebration of Ballarat’s marvellous 1850s architecture, heritage listed homes and gardens, culture and history. It was held on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, coinciding with Mother’s Day During the Weekend, the owners of some of Ballarat’s most historic and beautiful private homes and buildings are opening their doors, giving visitors a rare chance to peek inside and wander through their magnificent gardens. - Read more
The rolling green hills and valleys of the Central Highlands form the backdrop for the thriving inland city of Ballarat in Victoria. The unique architecture hints at the established culture of creativity and arts in Ballarat, and further exploration of the city's galleries and exhibition centres will reveal the true depth of this culture. Combined with the distinct four seasons of the local climate this gives Ballarat a very European feel that visitors find unique to Australia and thus very refr
