Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail, Ballarat

Name: Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail
Address: Ballarat, Australia

#13 among attractions in Ballarat

Hiking trail, Hiking

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Facts and practical information

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. The trail was in poor condition for many years before being upgraded and resurfaced in 2008, at a cost of $700,000, funded in roughly equal measure by local, state and federal government. The new surface is "compacted granitic sand". The total length of the trail is 63km including an 8km section from Ballarat railway station to the trailhead. ()

Coordinates: 37°33'35"S, 143°51'29"E

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Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~260 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat
2 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.
~960 ftS
Museum, Art museum
National Centre for Photography, Ballarat
5 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.
~620 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Post Office Gallery, Ballarat
3 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.
1.1 miW
37°33'19"S • 143°50'17"E
Ballarat Yacht Club, Ballarat
29 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.5 miW
Park
Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat
13 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.
0.6 miSE
Tower
Ballarat East Fire Station, Ballarat
17 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.
~1710 ftSW
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat
9 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 miNW
Cemetery
Ballaarat Old Cemetery, Ballarat
25 min walk • 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.
0.6 miSE
Tower
Ballarat Fire Station, Ballarat
17 min walk • The 'Ballarat Fire Station' is an historic fire station in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia which was opened in 1856.
1.3 miSW
Universities and schools
Federation University Australia, Ballarat
34 min walk • Federation University Australia is a public, multi-sector university based in Ballarat in Victoria, Australia. The university also has campuses in Ararat, Horsham, Stawell, Churchill, Berwick, and Brisbane, as well as online technical and further education courses and Horsham's Higher Education Nursing program.
0.7 miW
37°33'37"S • 143°50'42"E
Macarthur Frameworks and Gallery, Ballarat
19 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail?

Nearby attractions include Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat (2 min walk), Post Office Gallery, Ballarat (3 min walk), National Centre for Photography, Ballarat (5 min walk), St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat (9 min walk).

How to get to Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail:

Bus

Ballarat Station (3 min walk)
Ballarat City • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2, 3, 5, 7 (9 min walk)

Train

Ballarat (3 min walk)