Ballarat is Victoria's largest inland city with green picturesque boulevards and unique heritage buildings. Being part of Victoria's Goldfields, Ballarat has a rich colonial history and many world-class tourist attractions.

Ballarat is a captivating place to visit or live and can lay claim to being at the heart of the Australian ethos and the beginnings of Australian mateship.

Here are some links to web sites about Ballarat and its history.

City of Ballarat
Town Hall, Sturt Street  Ballarat  VIC  3350
PH: 03 5320 5500  FAX: 03 5332 8122
Internet:  www.ballarat.vic.gov.au