Ballarat is a city founded on the gold rush, one of the greatest the world has ever seen. The streets are lined with the profits of this, with grand Victorian buildings at every turn. The golden past of Ballarat casts light on a modern future for the third largest city in Victoria, with beautiful sights and delicious eats for today’s traveller. Located only 1.5 hours north-east of Melbourne, Ballarat is the perfect day trip or overnight getaway. SEE + DO…