Ballarat Fire Station, Ballarat

Name: Ballarat Fire Station
Address: Ballarat, Australia

#29 among attractions in Ballarat

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The 'Ballarat Fire Station' is an historic fire station in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia which was opened in 1856. ()

Coordinates: 37°33'50"S, 143°52'7"E

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Ballarat Fire Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sovereign Hill, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat Wildlife Park, Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka.

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Museum, Historical place, History museum
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
26 min walk • Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, Australia, is a living museum that offers a unique window into the country's vibrant gold rush history. This open-air museum recreates a 19th-century gold mining town, bringing to life the hustle and bustle of the 1850s.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat
16 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.
1.3 miE
Nature and wildlife, Park, Zoo
Ballarat Wildlife Park, Ballarat
33 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ballarat, Australia, the Ballarat Wildlife Park is a sanctuary that offers an intimate encounter with the country's native fauna. This family-owned zoo, established in 1985, has become a cherished destination for wildlife enthusiasts...
0.8 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka, Ballarat
22 min walk • The Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka, situated in the historic city of Ballarat, is a cultural landmark that encapsulates the spirit of democracy and the fight for civil rights in Australia. This museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of...
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum
National Centre for Photography, Ballarat
16 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum
Post Office Gallery, Ballarat
16 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.
0.6 miNW
Hiking trail, Hiking
Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail, Ballarat
17 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.
1.1 miW
Park
Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat
28 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.
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Tower
Ballarat East Fire Station, Ballarat
1 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.
0.9 miW
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat
23 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.
1.5 miNW
Cemetery
Ballaarat Old Cemetery, Ballarat
40 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ballarat Fire Station?

Nearby attractions include Ballarat East Fire Station, Ballarat (1 min walk), Post Office Gallery, Ballarat (16 min walk), National Centre for Photography, Ballarat (16 min walk), Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat (16 min walk).

How to get to Ballarat Fire Station by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballarat Fire Station:

Bus

Ballarat City • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2, 3, 5, 7 (10 min walk)
Ballarat Station (17 min walk)

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Ballarat (16 min walk)