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Outdoors in Ballarat

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Ballarat.

11 picks · 11 free · updated 14 October

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FreeGoldfields TrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeWerribee River WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeFern WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeLa Gerche Forest WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeCherry Ballarat LoopRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeGrass Tree TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeForest and Sensory TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeLookout WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeBoden's Water Races LoopRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeVictrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFree10,000 Step Trail WalkRoute on OpenStreetMap
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Outdoors in Ballarat, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Ballarat?

Right now: Goldfields Track, Werribee River Walk, Fern Walk and La Gerche Forest Walk. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Goldfields Track, Werribee River Walk, Fern Walk and La Gerche Forest Walk, and 7 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Ballarat and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Ballarat, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.