Ballarat

Ballarat is Victoria's largest inland city, with a population of over 80,000. Located 110 km west of Melbourne just off Western Freeway, the city was built from the fortunes of the gold mining days. There are many grand historic buildings along tree lines streets. The west side of the city is planned with wide streets forming a grid pattern, while the east side is hilly with many narrow windy streets. Sovereign Hill is a mock gold mining town that tries to capture the gold mining days of the cities beginnings. It is Ballarat's most famous attraction. The city is also home to Mars Confectionary. Another attraction is Lake Wendouree, once a swamp, now a placid lake that was used in the 1956 Olympics as the rowing course.

Looking north along Lydiard Street towards Sturt Street, with many fine old buildings. October 2004

 

South along Lydiard Street from Ballarat Railway Station. October 2004

 

North along Armstrong Street from Dana Street, with Armstrong Street Mall in the background. October 2004

 

South along Armstrong Street from Mair Street. October 2004

 

North along Doveton Street (Midland Highway) towards Sturt Street. October 2004

 

East along the westbound side of Sturt Street. October 2004

 

East along the westbound side of Sturt Street. October 2004

 

East along Victoria Street in Ballarat's east. May 2005

 

East along Melbourne Road. May 2005

 

East along Melbourne Road. May 2005

 

East along Sturt Street in Ballarat's west. May 2005

 

East along Sturt Street in Ballarat's west. May 2005

 

Looking north along Gillies Street. May 2005

 

East down Sturt Street as it ends at Grenville Street. May 2005

 

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