Local Information- Ballarat
To make the most of your visit to Ballarat, and to ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, we have put together a listing of local services are below.
A number of local health services are available within close distance to the Mt Helen Campus.
Hospitals
- St John of God, Ballarat, 101 Drummond St N, Lake Wendouree
- Ballarat Base Hospital, 1 Drummond St N, Ballarat Central
Medical
- Mount Clear Medical Centre, 10 Whitehorse Rd, Mount Clear
- Buninyong Medical Centre, 304 Learmonth Street Buninyong
- Ballarat Family Doctors, 49-51 Albert St, Sebastopol
- Golden Point Medical Centre, Shop 4/402 Main Rd, Golden Point
Federation Health Sports and Aquatic Centre is located on-campus, only a short walk from the accommodation. Use of the pool and gym is free for short term guests. Please show your swipecard upon arrival.
Location: Health and Sports Precinct – Building P, Mt Helen Campus
- Midvale Shopping Centre, 1178 Geelong Road, Mount Clear 3350
- Supermarket, Takeaway, Bakery, Coffee, Chemist, Newsagent
- Central Square Shopping Centre, 18 Armstrong St S, Ballarat Central
- Bridge Mall, 62A Bridge Mall, Ballarat Central
- Delacombe Town Centre, 315 Glenelg Hwy, Smythes Creek
- Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre, Norman Street &, Gillies St N, Wendouree
At the Mt Helen campuses you will find a variety of food options, from healthy and delicious meals to lights snacks and drinks. You can find hot food, sandwiches, salads, pastries, cakes, meals, pizza, pasta, cold drinks, coffee and more. Whether you want to grab something on the go or sit down and enjoy a meal, we have something for everybody to enjoy. Located in the Albert Coates Complex, Building U. Find out more.
A number of dining options are available close to campus, and within the Ballarat region. Find the perfect place for a night out or quick bite to eat. Find out more
There are so many amazing things to do in the local Ballarat area. Why not step back in time at Sovereign Hill, pat a kangaroo at the Wildlife Park, or stretch your legs around Lake Wendouree.
Ample parking is available on-campus, or alternatively, a range of public transport options are available within the local area.
Train- You'll need either a myki, V/Line paper ticket or bus paper ticket for your journey.
- Ballarat Railway Station, Lydiard St N, Ballarat
- Wendouree Railway Station, Gillies St, Wendouree
- Ballarat-Melbourne Timetable
Bus- You'll need either a myki for your journey.
Busstops are available on-campus at the corner of University Drive and Residence Drive, or Chancellor Drive.