Stay

There’s a myriad of options when it comes to where to lay your head in Ballarat and surrounds.

From boutique hotels to luxury tents and everything in between, your stay will be a memorable one.

Glamp it up at the Garden of St Erth

The Garden of St Erth is a secluded glamping getaway in Blackwood, on the north-western corner of Lederderg State Park.

Once a gold rush town of 13,000 people, the site now has one last remaining stone cottage, seasonal gardens and six private bell tents nestled in bushland.

Each five-metre wide tent is carpeted and decked out with all the mod-cons, including linen bedding and heaters. gardenbedsglamping.com.au

Sleep like a Queen at Craig’s Royal Hotel

Located on historic Lydiard Street in the heart of Ballarat, Craig’s Royal Hotel has been a goldfields icon since 1862.

Steeped in history, the 167-year-old hotel has played host to everyone from Dame Nellie Melba to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh.

Each of the 41 boutique rooms have been individually re-built and furnished to provide guests with beautiful elegant accommodation while retaining features of their rich history. craigsroyal.com.au

Stay in style at The Provincial Hotel

Sitting pretty on historic Lydiard Street, The Provincial Hotel oozes style and sophistication. Built in 1909, the historic building provides a beautiful nod to its Victorian heritage and is now home to uniquely-curated suites and a Europeaninspired restaurant.

The restaurant, Lola, is named after the infamous goldfields maiden Lola Montez, while the name of their courtyard cocktail caravan, Clara, was inspired by the first female editor of The Ballarat Times newspaper – Clara Seekamp. theprovincialballarat.com.au

Vintage vibes at Graze-Ballan

Revel in the retro and vintage vibes of Graze-Ballan. Enjoy the comfort of the gypsy van or 1960s caravan and relax in the vintage ambience of the gin lounge and dining cabin. Four-legged friends are also welcome.

Guests are free to gather produce from the region to enjoy during their stay, but our tip? Relax, sit back, and savour the area’s finest fare as it’s prepared and served to you on-site.

grazeballan.com.au