Ballaarat Old Cemetery, Ballarat

#22 among attractions in Ballarat

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Ballaarat Old Cemetery is a cemetery located in the rural city of Ballarat, Victoria in Australia. The cemetery dates back to 1856, although records show burials took place in the area from the late 1840s. ()

Established: 1856 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'53"S, 143°50'56"E

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Ballaarat Old Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Gallery of Ballarat, Eureka Stadium, National Centre for Photography, Post Office Gallery.

1 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat
26 min walk • The Art Gallery of Ballarat stands as a cultural cornerstone in the historic city of Ballarat, Australia. As the oldest and largest regional art gallery in the country, it is a beacon for art lovers and history aficionados alike.
0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Eureka Stadium, Ballarat
16 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ballarat, Eureka Stadium stands as a modern testament to Australia's passion for sport. Officially known as Mars Stadium due to sponsorship, this contemporary sports venue has become a cornerstone of the local community and a symbol of...
1.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
National Centre for Photography, Ballarat
28 min walk • The National Centre for Photography, sited in the regional city of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia exhibits, promotes, archives, and provides education, in photography.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Post Office Gallery, Ballarat
27 min walk • The Post Office Gallery is an art gallery in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The former Ballarat Post Office is located on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets.
1 miSE
Hiking trail, Hiking
Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail, Ballarat
25 min walk • The Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail in western Victoria, Australia, runs 53 kilometres along the old Skipton railway line from western Ballarat, southwest through Haddon, Smythesdale and Pittong to Skipton.
0.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Wendouree, Ballarat
22 min walk • Lake Wendouree is an artificially-created and maintained shallow urban lake located adjacent to the suburb of the same name in the city of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
0.8 miSW
37°33'19"S • 143°50'17"E
Ballarat Yacht Club, Ballarat
21 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.9 miS
Park
Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat
24 min walk • The Sturt Street Gardens is a central reservation running along Sturt Street, one of the main thoroughfares of Ballarat. The formal gardens span 13 city blocks from Grenville Street in the east to Pleasant Street in the west, are 20 metres wide and cover an area of 2.87 hectares running east–west.
1.5 miSE
Tower
Ballarat East Fire Station, Ballarat
40 min walk • The Ballarat East Fire Station, in Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia is the oldest continually operating fire station in the Southern Hemisphere. The tower was designed by local architect Henry Caselli and was built in 1864 by William Cowland, a builder and fire brigade volunteer.
1 miS
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat
26 min walk • St Patrick's Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The cathedral was built between 1857 and 1871 designed by local architects Shaw and Dowden but was based on a design of English architect Charles Hansom.
1.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts, Ballarat
32 min walk • The Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts is a multi-purpose performance venue located in Howitt Street Wendouree, in the Victorian town of Ballarat in south east Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ballaarat Old Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Ballarat Yacht Club, Ballarat (21 min walk), Lake Wendouree, Ballarat (22 min walk), Macarthur Frameworks and Gallery, Ballarat (23 min walk), Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat (24 min walk).

How to get to Ballaarat Old Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballaarat Old Cemetery:

Bus

Ballarat Station (24 min walk)
Ballarat City • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2, 3, 5, 7 (33 min walk)

Train

Ballarat (24 min walk)