Ballarat is a city located in the central part of Victoria in Australia. Situated along the banks of the Yarrowee River, it is one of the largest inland cities of the state. The place-name was a corruption of an Aboriginal word that means `resting place.'

One of the most popular attractions of the city is the Blood on the Southern Cross show on Sovereign Hill. Accessed via Bradshaw Street, this outdoor nighttime show retells the Eureka Stockade of 1854, an uprising that holds a significant place in colonial Australia. With the use of special effects and state-of-the-art lighting, visitors will see this dramatic event come to life in a show that lasts for an hour and a half, presented every night. Read more...