36 Camp Street, Ballarat
A late 1980s building previously used by the Department of Education as a hands-on learning space for secondary college students, the Ballarat centre has been beautifully refurbished as a centre of learning excellence. The building features larger learning spaces and smaller meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology throughout the building.
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Contact
Email: academy.ballarat@education.vic.gov.au
Public transport
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Ballarat train station
Approximately a 5-minute walk to 36 Camp Street, Ballarat
Route from Ballarat Station to Academy – Ballarat
Parking guide
For participants and attendees, there is limited short-term, metered parking available nearby. Please see our parking guide below for more information. Please note that parking signs and restrictions are subject to change.
Free parking
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Eastern Oval car park
All-day free parking
Route from Eastern Oval to Academy – Ballarat -
Creswick Road car park
All-day free parking
Route from Creswick Park to Academy – Ballarat
Other parking
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31 Field Street Car Park
First hour free, then $3.00 per hour, and capped at $6.50 per day
The parking meter is located on Field Street
Approximately 100 meters from the Ballarat Academy -
Capped CBD Car Parks
Other paid car parks capped at $6.50 per day include the Anderson Street, Peel Street North and Peel Street South car parks.
The first hour of parking in the CBD is free (accessible via the CellOPark app, or a parking meter) -
Uncapped CBD Car Parks
Metered parking is available throughout the CBD.
The first hour of parking in the CBD is free (accessible via the CellOPark app, or a parking meter) -
Limited Parking
Free parking is available for up to two hours at Eastwood Street car park (at 13-23 Grenville Street near Coles and Woolworths) and the Curtis Street (Big W) car park. -
Accessible Parking
There are two accessible parking spaces on Camp Street
Accommodation
There are many accommodation options that are close to the Academy, however, please consider your school’s booking processes when making a booking.
Please note: the Academy does not manage accommodation bookings. The options provided are shared as support information only.
| Hotel | Address | Room rates starting at: |
| Mid City Hotel Ballarat | 19 Doveton Street North, Ballarat | $135 |
| Quest Ballarat Station | 11 Nolan Street, Soldiers Hill | $334 |
| Ballarat Premier Apartments | 2 Lyons Street South, Ballarat | $250 |
| Craig’s Royal Hotel | 10 Lydiard Street South | $135 |
| Quest Ballarat | 7-11 Dawson Street North, Ballarat | $221 |
| Barkly Motor Lodge | 43-57 Main Road, Bakery Hill | $140 |
| Comfort Inn and Suites City Views | 101 Curtis Street, Ballarat | $144 |