COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Ballarat has two hospitals, a range of public and independent schools as well as two tertiary institutions, the Federation University and Australian Catholic University, Ballarat Campus. The University of Melbourne’s Ballarat Rural Clinical School is also based here. Visit ballarat.com.au/live/
SHOP
HATTIE AND THE WOLF For beautiful hampers, gifts, fashion and accessories. 202 South Street, 0478 088 055; hattieandthewolf.com.au
SWEET FERN A stylish fragrance boutique which also stocks botanical skincare products and a range of gifts. 114 Armstrong Street South, (03) 5332 9297; sweetfern.com.au
WOOTTEN Head cordwainer Jess Cameron-wootten continues the family tradition of crafting bespoke footwear and leather goods. Open by appointment. Shed 1, 20 Elizabeth Street, Delacombe; wootten.com.au
EAT
ECLECTIC TASTES CAFE &
PANTRY Stock up with gourmet cheese, paste, cocktail mixes and coffee from the pantry, or book a table for dinner. 2 Burnbank Street, (03) 5339 3391; eclectictastes.com.au FOSSICK COFFEE AND WARES
For great coffee, meals and souvenirs. 54 Victoria Street; @fossickwares
LOLA Fresh, regional produce paired with beautiful, European-style dining. 121 Lydiard Street; @lolaballarat
RENARD Meet friends at this social club and cocktail bar. 209 Mair Street, 0455 915 695; renardballarat.com.au
STAY
BATTISTA This luxury five-star accommodation in the former Ballarat Baptist Church featured on ABC series Restoration Australia. battistaballarat.com.au
LYON HOUSE Stay in this opulent three-bedroom holiday home, which has an indoor heated swimming pool in the former stables. lascellesballarat. com.au/accommodation/lyon-house
THE PROVINCIAL HOTEL This heritage boutique hotel has a range of beautifully curated suites to cater for all travellers. 121 Lydiard Street; theprovincialballarat.com.au
SETTLER & SONS A charming 1930s Californian bungalow, close to Lake Wendouree and the CBD. settlerandsons.com.au