City / LGA (Local Government Area) in Victoria · Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Victoria
Ballarat (Victoria) Travel Guide 2026
Ballarat is a city / lga (local government area) in Victoria (Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Victoria), Australia, with a population of 111,973 and regional transit links via Melbourne & Great Ocean Road Central Station and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL — SkyBus to Southern Cross A$23.90).
Province / StateVictoria
Population111,973
Rail HubMelbourne & Great Ocean Road Central Station
Airport GatewayMelbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL — SkyBus to Southern Cross A$23.90)
Highlights & What to See in Ballarat
- Ballarat Historic Center & Cultural District
- Ballarat Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Victoria Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Melbourne & Great Ocean Road Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Ballarat via Melbourne & Great Ocean Road Central Station (Sydney Trains / Opal Network, Melbourne V/Line & Free Tram Zone, Queensland Translink (50¢ Flat Fares!) & Journey Beyond (The Ghan / Indian Pacific)) and local transit using Sydney Opal.