WorldMark Ballarat WBM
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WorldMark Ballarat sits on a country estate in Victoria, Australia. A large mansion, manicured lawns, picturesque gardens, and tree-lined lake add up to an ideal and relaxing destination. Visitors can swim, fish, bike, and play tennis at the resort. Nearby are facilities for golf and horseback riding, along with plenty of restaurants and nighttime entertainment.
You'll find that while Ballarat is easy to reach, its warmth and welcome make it very hard to leave. The goldfields district of Victoria is home to a vibrant community, tastes to tempt, and historic attractions. About The Resort: The striking combination of Victorian and Federation architecture that have attracted heritage listing are just a part of the reason that the WorldMark Ballarat resort is regarded as one of the region's grandest mansions. With its manicured lawns, picturesque gardens and tree-lined lake surrounded by a beautiful country setting, it could prove difficult to leave the estate and venture out into the world!Local Attractions of Ballarat: Experience a vivid re-creation of the tumultuous mining era at Sovereign Hill, visit the birthplace of Australian democracy at the Eureka Stockade Centre, or catch the gold bug at the Gold Museum.For every glimpse of the gold rush days, you'll discover a surprising view of the city's modern face. Ballarat hosts a thriving alfresco dining, arts and music scene with nightclubs and live-music venues catering to every taste and age. Her Majesty's Theatre is arguably Australia's most historic theatre building, and the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery boasts the oldest and largest public art collection in regional Australia. Festivals are in abundance too, from the riotous colours of the Begonia Festival (late February to early March in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Conservatory and North Gardens) to the ceremonies surrounding Eureka Week.If you tire of the past and present of Ballarat, take in the natural splendours of the region - stroll around the shimmering Lake Wendouree in the heart of city, bush walk through the Grampians National Park, or just breathe in the country air!