Ballarat Wildlife Park
Feeding kangaroos, touching an emu (did you know their feathers make a bristling sound when touched?) and - a highlight - patting a koala. It's all part of the fun at the wildlife park, as well as seeing lots of other cute (and some a little more sinister) critters. A little on the pricey side but a fun couple of hours with the kiddies.
Tuki Trout Farm
Don't let those smiles fool you. I'd always wanted to try fishing but 30 seconds in I was pretty bored with it! And Abbey was taking photos of us because she'd lost interest in her fishing attempts even earlier than that. So Steve caught the fish for us all. (He doesn't like fishing either - I think as a family we're too impatient!)
Despite that, we loved the trout farm (half an hour's drive from Ballarat). Once caught, our trout were cooked up for us and we sat down to beautiful views and the freshest food possible - and it was super delicious. A really great spot for those who appreciate real food.
The Tangled Maze
Abbey loved the maze - she ran around it trying each different direction with great enthusiasm. The mini-golf, not so much (although other kids do!), but the gardens there are beautiful and this is a lovely family spot.
Lake Wendouree Playground
If you're after a freebie, head to Lake Wendouree so the little ones can run around the brilliant playground. Because sometimes the kids have to let off some excess energy while you rest! Alternatively, the Botanic Gardens are stunning.
The perfect day out with kids in Ballarat, here you'll enjoy history and activities like gold-panning, watching old-fashioned lollies being made, horse and cart rides, gold mine tours - and the list goes on. More about that here.
My family and I were given a weekend in Ballarat with thanks to Ballarat Regional Tourism. We had a ball!
Every time I read your posts I want to jump in my car and move to Victoria! These all look fantastic! Especially that playground! Wowser!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you did have a ball!
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