discover secrets
of ballarat on intriguing walking tours
A 2.5 hr intriguing Ballarat tour + coffee
1 hr tour to discover the highlights
Vintage fashion tour + shopping + coffee
ballarat slow travel tours
go on A slow travel Adventure in ballarat
& Discover inspiring tales, unique shopping & stunning vistas with
ballarat hidden lanes tours.
Calendar
Book into a tour below. To book a private tour, get in touch:
Call 0455528741 or email hello@hiddenlanes.com.au
discover intrigue on a
walking tour
- the best way to discover
Ballarat’s intriguing past,
the best hidden gems, and have fun!
Take an immersive slow travel journey to discover mysterious laneways, quirky local shops, and captivating hidden tales.
Take a Ballarat guided walking tour (weekend tours and on-demand Wednesday-Sunday for small groups) or the longer self-guided tour.
“Myself and 2 girlfriends had a blast…
Will be back to explore further as more to see yet!
— Janita
Beautifully curated,
inspiring slow travel
experiences of inner ballarat
These tours are designed for adventurous souls to discover beautiful scenery, art, history and experience slow travel in Ballarat. Ballarat experiences include:
Ballarat City Tales Tour + Coffee
Ballarat Vintage Fashion Tour + Coffee
Secret Ballarat Tour
Ballarat Corporate Team Building
join the ballarat
self-guided tour
Love walking? The self-guided tour is designed for you to take in a city in all it’s glory! The journey focuses on hidden laneways, art galleries/studios, antique and local gift stores, quirky cafes and beautiful scenery.
It takes 3-5 hrs including stopping at our recommended spots.You can also pick and choose what you want to do - the main point is to slow down and enjoy the experience.
The self-guided tour runs Wednesdays-Saturdays between 10:30am to 4pm. It’s available to do all year round except for public holidays and the Summer school holidays when most businesses are closed. Want something with less walking and more intrigue? Join the guided tours here.
Slow travel
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meander along laneways
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buy local produce
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stop and take photos
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soak in the scenery
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Slow travel 〰️ meander along laneways 〰️ buy local produce 〰️ stop and take photos 〰️ soak in the scenery 〰️
Slow Travel Inspired by
Korea’s
Jeju Island
Jarrod and Emma Hall, Hidden Lanes creators spent 9 years in South Korea, and during that time created video content and a slow travel guide to Korea’s Jeju Island. The journey was a walking or cycling route that included beautiful scenery, funky cafes, art galleries and nature. They made a film about the journey, that was featured in the Korean Expat Film Festival and World Bicycle Film Festival. They were inspired to make something similar for Ballarat and other slow travel vibe places in the world!
thanks to our sponsors
With thanks to local historians Dr. David Waldron and Doug Bradby. This project was made possible by the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
This tour was developed on the Country of the Wadawurrung who have performed age old cultural ceremonies, celebrations and traditions here for thousands of years. We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders past and present.