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Ballarat Holiday Park

Central Highlands, VIC
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NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

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A gold-dusted getaway awaits

Discover the riches of yesterday while enjoying modern comforts at NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park. Situated just a stone’s throw from Melbourne, there’s much to love here, starting with our proximity to the award-winning Sovereign Hill living museum. The whole family will delight at meeting the colourful characters of the gold rush as they go about their lives in this preserved historic village.

Back at camp, find a little gold yourself as you relax by the heated pool while the kids are busy playing. They’ll love our all-ages playgrounds and sporting facilities, while our sensory room provides a thoughtful space for children on the autism spectrum.

With accommodation to suit all styles, budgets and group sizes plus spacious caravan and camping sites, everyone is welcome at NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park.

Accommodation

After an action-packed day spent exploring, relax in your pick of a wide range of cabins and villas sleeping up to eight people, or sleep under the stars on a caravan or camp site, with powered and unpowered available.

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Park highlights

Ballarat playground outdoor
Bucketloads of facilities

Your easy family getaway starts here. You’ll love the heated pool, indoor toddler playground, outdoor adventure playground, bouncing pillow, go karts, sensory room for neurodivergent children, and so much more.

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Walking distance to Sovereign Hill

When you stay at Ballarat Holiday Park, you need only wander 300m to find yourself decades back in time. Sovereign Hill is the best outdoor living museum in the country, and it’s right on our doorstep.

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Group accommodation

Bring your group to Ballarat! We have accommodation to suit all styles, budgets and group sizes, plus spacious caravan and camping sites to cater for a crowd. Best of all, our modern facilities make your trip easy and fun.

Key features

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  • BBQ
  • Bouncing pillow
  • Camp kitchen
  • Pedal kart hire
  • Basketball
  • Playground
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis
  • Laundry
  • Dump point
  • Free Wifi*

Explore locally

Ballarat lookout point
Discover the land of the Wathaurang people

Explore Mount Buninyong, the spiritual home of the Wathaurang people. An ancient burial ground where stone tools have been found, visitors can walk up to the lookout for the best view for miles.

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Ballarat sovereign hill
Visit Sovereign Hill

Wander 300m from our park and decades back in time to Sovereign Hill. Here, costume-clad actors wander the dusty streets and preserved historic buildings of a gold rush era town, and you’re invited to join them.

Ballarat wildlife park
Ballarat Wildlife Park

From the eery screech of a Tasmanian devil to the cute snoot of a curious wallaby, Ballarat Wildlife Park abounds in native wildlife. The kids will delight in meeting them all.

Ballarat local attraction
Explore the markets

Take a shortcut to the heart of the Ballarat community by visiting the various local markets. Peruse handicrafts and antiques, stock up on organic produce, and sample the flavours of the Central Highlands.

Ballarat riverside
Enjoy some R&R at Lake Wendouree

Take a breather at Lake Wendouree, a peaceful spot next to the Botanical Gardens. Pack goodies for a barbecue picnic lunch beside the lake, where fishing, sailing and rowing are on the cards.

Ballarat botanical gardens
Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Wander into a world of serenity at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, where cool climate plants mix it with seasonal displays. The gardens also host vibrant live music and foodie events in summer.

Ballarat local bar
Mitchell Harris Wine Bar

Enjoy a tipple of something local at Mitchell Harris Wine Bar. As well as serving its own wines, the bar acts as a cellar door for the best wines of the region.

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Ballarat art gallery
Art Gallery of Ballarat

Head into the heart of Ballarat to discover its lively arts scene. Cutting edge contemporary art, themed shows and ticketed special interest events are all on offer at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Ballarat observatory and museum
Ballarat Observatory & Museum

Gaze into the ether and learn about the cosmos at Ballarat Observatory and Museum, atop Mount Pleasant. The kids will love the 3D Astrotour and you’ll love watching their little minds blow.

Ballarat indoor go karts and laserforce
Indoor Go Karts & Laserforce

Release your inner hoon and show the kids a thing or two at the Family Entertainment Centre, with indoor go karts, laser tag, and arcade games. The perfect rainy-day activity.

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Location

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park is centrally located in the Victorian Central Highlands town of Ballarat. It’s just 90-minutes’ drive from Melbourne, making this the perfect easy weekender and great for group travel excursions. Our park is just 300m from Sovereign Hill living museum, while the restaurants, shops and galleries of a contemporary country city are within walking distance.

Contact information

Phone
1800 632 237
Email
[email protected]
Reception hours
8am to 6pm | Christmas day – 8am to 10am, 2pm to 4pm.
Address
108 Clayton St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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