# Journal

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## [Truffle Hunting in Ballarat this Winter](https://hotelballarat.com.au/truffle-hunting-in-ballarat-this-winter/)

June 15, 2023

When Liam Downes dons his apron, he has one goal in mind – to make other people happy. Thinking back

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## [Pet-friendly Rooms](https://hotelballarat.com.au/pet-friendly-accommodation-ballarat/)

May 10, 2023

Pet-friendly accommodation in Ballarat So often, we feel ourselves yearning to catch a break from the hustle and bustle to

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## [6 reasons why you should stay at Hotel Vera](https://hotelballarat.com.au/six-reasons-why-you-should-stay-at-hotel-vera/)

April 6, 2023

We know it won’t take much convincing. Ballarat’s Hotel Vera is Victoria’s premier boutique accommodation offering, combining the wonders of

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## [Five Best Things To Do in Ballarat](https://hotelballarat.com.au/five-best-things-to-do-in-ballarat/)

March 29, 2023

A journey to Ballarat is not complete without a visit to one of the city’s most prized attractions. And while

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## [Sovereign Hill](https://hotelballarat.com.au/sovereign-hill/)

March 17, 2023

The multi award-winning tourist attraction presents the story of Ballarat as a goldrush boomtown, offering a glimpse into what life

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