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of bronze busts of Australia's prime ministers. There's a visitor centre in the glass Robert
Clark Conservatory.
A
tourist tramway
( 03-5334 1580;
www.btm.org.au
; rides adult/child $4/2; 12.30-5pm Sat & Sun, daily
during holidays)
operates on a short section of tramline around the lake, departing from the
tram museum. Horse-drawn trams started running in the city in 1887, but were later re-
placed by electric trams, which ran until 1971.
Museum of Australian
Democracy at Eureka
MUSEUM
(MADE; 1800 287 113;
www.made.org
; cnr Eureka & Rodier Sts; adult/child/family $12/8/35; 10am-5pm)
Standing on the site of the Eureka Rebellion, this fine museum opened in May 2013 and
has already established itself as one of Ballarat's top attractions. Taking the Eureka Rebel-
lion as its starting point - pride of place goes to the preserved remnants of the original
Eureka flag, and multimedia displays re-create the events of 1854 - the museum then
broadens out to discuss democracy in Australia and beyond through a series of interactive
exhibits.
If you haven't visited Ballarat for a few years, this could be a good place to start. Either
way, a visit here nicely complements the old-world charm of Sovereign Hill.
Ballarat Wildlife Park
ZOO
( 03-5333 5933;
www.wildlifepark.com.au
;
cnr York & Fussell Sts; adult/child/family $25/15/70; 9am-5.30pm,
tour 11am)
Ballarat's tranquil wildlife park is strong on native fauna, from the sweet little
King Island wallabies to Tasmanian devils, emus, quokkas, snakes, eagles and crocs.
There's a daily guided tour, and weekend programs include a koala show, a wombat show,
a snake show and crocodile-feeding.
Ballarat Bird World
( 03-5341 3843;
www.ballaratbirdworld.com.au
; 408 Eddy Ave, Mt Helen; adult/child/family $10/6/30;
10am-5pm)
Forty different types of bird hang out here in peaceful gardens with ponds and
waterfalls. Located 10km south of Ballarat.
WILDLIFE RESERVE
Kryal Castle
CASTLE
