REVIEW TOUR
Located in the western part of Victoria, the city of Ballarat is an intriguing destination linked to ancient Gold Rush legends and many captivating historical stories. Ballarat attracts visitors with its mines, old villages, and tranquil beauty.
The streets are lined with beautiful old trees, numerous green parks, and a large lake with swimming swans. The Botanic Garden is filled with colors from many rare flowers, making every angle a perfect scenic picture.
ITINERARY:
- Bacchus Marsh Fruit Picking
- Sunflower Farm
- Old Town of Ballarat
- Lake Wendouree Swan Park
- Botanic Garden
- Sovereign Hill Gold Mine
TOUR PRICE:
Private tour available for group 3 to 21 people. Please contact Vbooking for price quote.
Shared tour: $150 for Adult and $130 for children (under 12ys)
DEPARTURE: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
PICK-UP POINTS:
- Private tour will pick-up at your place Around Melbourne
Shared tour:
- Melbourne City Center: Victoria Market
- Footscray Station
- Coles Braybrook - 330 Ballarat Rd.
- Springvale Station
TRANSPORTATION: Toyota 12-seater van.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
- 8:00 AM: Depart for the fruit orchard. Guests can pick and enjoy seasonal fruits in the garden at the old village of Bacchus Marsh and purchase some to take home as gifts. (just seasonal visit)
- Visit the sunflower garden, enjoy the scenery, and take photos. (just seasonal visit)
- Continue through vast fields with grazing cattle and sheep, and beautiful wildflower carpets. The vehicle can stop for photos upon request.
- Visit downtown Ballarat, take photos with old houses, parks, monuments, and streets. Visit the Ballarat Art Gallery.
- After lunch, visit the beautiful Lake Wendouree, watch the black swans, ducks, parrots, and many other birds. Guests can also rent bicycles to ride on the lake (self-paid).
- Visit the Ballarat Botanical Garden, with many species of trees and flowers blooming in the greenhouse. Stroll through the large park with its beautiful statues.
- Visit the famous Sovereign Hill Gold Mine, a relic of the old gold city with mine shafts, horse-drawn carriages, shops, and staff in vintage costumes, along with many captivating shows.
- The road to Ballarat passes through endless fields and grassy hills, with herds of cattle and sheep grazing peacefully. The vast and tranquil space is astonishing. Ballarat is also famous for its hundreds of hectares of fruit orchards, with different fruits in each season. Feel free to take photos in the strawberry and apple orchards, laden with beautiful fruits. Free to eat fruits, take home only $4/kg for apples and $13/kg for strawberries.
- Depart back to the meeting point. Farewell and see you again.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Entrance fees to attractions.
- Transportation.
- Driver-guide will accompany the group and assist in taking beautiful photos.
- 2 bottles of water/person/day.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals and personal expenses.
- Tips for the driver-guide if you are satisfied with the service (Optional).
