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Planning a TripGetting There From Melbourne, Ballarat is a 1 1/2-hour drive on the Great Western Highway. V/Line (tel. 13 61 96 in Victoria, or 03/9697 2076; www.vline.com.au) runs trains between the cities every day; the trip takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The return fare is A$20 (US$18/£9) for adults and A$14 (US$13/£6.30) for children. Ask about off-peak and family-saver fares. A public bus connects the Ballarat train station with the town center. Several companies offer day trips from Melbourne. They include AAT Kings (tel. 1300/556 100 in Australia, or 03/9663 3377; www.aatkings.com.au). A full-day tour costs A$127 (US$114/£57) for adults and A$64 (US$58/£29) for children. Visitor Information The Ballarat Visitor Information Centre is at the Eureka Centre, Rodier Street (at Eureka St.), Ballarat, VIC 3350 (tel. 1800/446 633 in Australia, or 03/5320 5758; www.visitballarat.com.au). There is also an information center at the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, 40 Lydiard St. N. Both are open daily from 9am to 5pm except Christmas Day.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. Related Features Partner Deals:
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