Experience Ballarat at a slower, more refined pace with this thoughtfully curated 2-day escape.

Designed for travellers who value atmosphere, depth and meaningful connection, this experience combines a boutique stay at Hotel Vera with a guided walking tour and a beautifully prepared high tea picnic in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Blending relaxed exploration with curated experiences, this is Ballarat beyond the surface — intimate, considered, and memorable.

Stay at Hotel Vera

Enjoy a boutique overnight stay at Hotel Vera — a beautifully restored heritage residence offering a quiet, design-led retreat in the heart of Ballarat.

With a limited number of rooms and a focus on detail and atmosphere, your stay is an integral part of the experience.

Your 2-Day Ballarat Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival & Hidden Discovery

Arrive in Ballarat and settle into your stay at Hotel Vera before joining the Hidden Lanes City Tales walking tour.

This intimate, story-led experience explores Ballarat’s hidden laneways, historic buildings and lesser-known stories — offering a deeper understanding of the city’s gold rush past and vibrant present.

In the afternoon, enjoy time at your own pace. Optional recommendations include Lake Wendouree, Sovereign Hill, local galleries or cafés.

Return to Hotel Vera and unwind into its calm, considered atmosphere.

Day 2 — High Tea Picnic & Botanical Gardens

Begin your morning with breakfast at Hotel Vera before heading to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Enjoy a signature high tea picnic set among the gardens, featuring a curated selection of sweet and savoury items served in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Afterwards, take time to explore the gardens, stroll along Lake Wendouree, or simply relax before departure.

What’s Included

• 1-night boutique accommodation at Hotel Vera (weekday stay)
  


• Breakfast at Hotel Vera
  


• Hidden Lanes City Tales walking tour (10:30am departure)
  


• High tea picnic in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens
  


• Curated local recommendations for your stay
  

Who This Experience Is For

• Couples seeking a boutique Ballarat getaway
  


• Travellers who prefer relaxed, meaningful experiences
  


• Visitors interested in history, design and local stories
  


• Those wanting a curated itinerary without the stress of planning
  

Important Information

• This experience is available on request and subject to availability
  


• Walking tour departs at 10:30am (arrival 10 min. prior recommended)
  


• Moderate walking involved (approx. 1.5km at a relaxed pace)
  


• Suitable for couples and small groups