Around a 25-minute drive from BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park, Ballarat Bird World is a family-run attraction in Mount Helen where you can get up close to colourful native and exotic birds, explore landscaped gardens and enjoy a range of family-friendly activities.
Follow the raised walkways through leafy gardens, listen to the waterfall and discover an impressive variety of parrots, cockatoos and other birds along the way. There’s more here than just birdwatching too, with a walk-through aviary, life-sized dinosaurs, mini golf, a puzzle maze and a fossil dig area making it an easy outing for families.
What you’ll experience
- Wander through the walk-through aviary and see colourful birds up close
- Spot species including Major Mitchell’s cockatoos and Red-tailed Black Cockatoos
- Enjoy close-contact bird encounters at selected times
- Walk along raised pathways through landscaped gardens and past the waterfall
- Discover life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including Triceratops and T-Rex
- Let the kids try the fossil dig area
- Make your way through the timber puzzle maze and collect the stamps along the way
- Play a round of nine-hole adventure mini golf
- Stop for a coffee, snack or ice cream at the Rosella Café and Crested Creamery
- Browse bird-themed souvenirs in the gift shop
Best Time to Visit:
- Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am–5pm
Suitable For:
- Families
- Couples
- Bird lovers
- Children
- Nature lovers
- Visitors looking for a relaxed, hands-on animal experience
Accessibility:
- Disabled access is available
Time Needed:
Allow around 2–3 hours to comfortably see the birds and enjoy the other attractions.
Insider Tip:
For a quieter moment, grab a coffee and sit out on the deck of the café near the waterfall. It’s a lovely spot to listen to the surrounding native birds and take a break before continuing through the park.
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