About this place
What to expect
Roam Discovery Trail is a collection of interactive walking trails across Victoria's Goldfields. Choose a trail, follow the markers and scan the QR codes along the way to uncover rich history through immersive storytelling and augmented reality, unlocking hidden stories, surprising secrets and interactive experiences through your phone. The Roam Discovery Trail Ballarat invites visitors to uncover the stories, people and places that shaped the city. Follow this self-guided journey through iconic locations along Lydiard Street and beyond, where history comes to life through interactive experiences, augmented reality and immersive storytelling. Step aboard Ballarat's original steam locomotive, uncover the fortunes and rivalries forged during the gold rush, and encounter tales of ghosts, legends and larger-than-life characters from the city's past. Explore scenes from history brought to life through augmented reality, and discover how Ballarat's legacy continues to shape the innovations and stories of the future. This trail is suitable for all ages and abilities. The route covers approximately 750 metres of walking, and we recommend allowing a minimum of 45 minutes to fully experience the journey and its interactive content. Exploring further? Make sure you visit the other locations along the Roam Discovery Trail across Victoria's Goldfields to uncover even more stories, surprises and immersive experiences.