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principal scenic rural attractions are the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians, the Murray
River towns, the ski areas, the fairy penguins of Phillip Island and the beaches along the
coastal route to Sydney (many of which, however, lie within New South Wales).
Public transport in rural Victoria is mostly operated by V-Line. In addition, there is a
suburban network of trains, trams and buses in Melbourne, and there are long-distance
bus services operated by Greyhound. To complicate the situation, two of the country rail
routes are, in effect, sub-let to private companies. These are the routes to Warrnambool
and Shepparton, together with the onward bus connexions from Shepparton to Cobram
and into New South Wales as far as Griffith.
Ballarat
Ballarat is just over 100 km north west of Melbourne and is Victoria's largest inland city.
Ballarat is a former gold mining town and the heritage buildings reflect the former wealth
of the city. .The Welcome Nugget, the second largest gold nugget was found here by the
Red Hill Mining Company in 1858 and weighed 71.3 kg. A replica sits outside the
Visitor Information Centre in Sturt Street.
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Ballarat Wildlife Park is to the east of the city contains all types of Australian native
wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, wombats, crocodiles, Tasmanian devils and
quokkas.
Dinosaur World
Dinosaur World, a park with statues of eighteen different breeds of dinosaur. There are
also a small wildlife park and a fossil museum.
Eureka Stockade Centre
This famous historical monument also displays one tof the most significant uprising s in
Australia's history. There are many displays and stories about Australian history. Eureka
Street.
Sovereign Hill
Sovereign Hill is a recreation of a nineteenth century gold town, a town of living people
who act out the parts. A whole day is needed to explore the township, the underground
mines and olden day shops. You can even pan for gold here. Bradshaw Street.
Sound and Light Spectacle
The Sound and Light Spectacle entitled Blood on the Southern Cross tells the story of the
Eureka Stockade Rebellion. Found at the Sovereign Hill site, there is a stunning display
of sound and light in an outdoor arena. The show goes for over an hour and commences
at dusk . Bradshaw Street.
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