Ballarat Mechanic's Institute
The institute houses an extensive and historic collection of books, as well as a library of contemporary titles. Catalogues and databases are also available for research at the institute
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Ballarat Wildlife Park is one of Ballarat's premier tourist attractions. Its star attraction is Gator, a 24-year-old saltwater crocodile. The park also houses a variety of Australian native animals and reptiles.
Her Majesty's Theatre
Her Majesty's Theatre is the oldest inland theatre in the state and the home of the annual TattersallChr(39)s Royal South Street Competitions
Sovereign Hill
Ballarat's best-known tourist attraction, Sovereign Hill, is a replica of a working gold mining town of the 1850s. Sovereign Hill attracts visitors from interstate and overseas and also hosts the light and sound show Blood on the Southern Cross