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Madeleine Cruise & Ruby Pilven: The golden pantomime

For Ballarat-based artists Madeleine Cruise and Ruby Pilven, the process of creating artworks is as...
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Pierce Brothers: Late Show

Pierce Brothers are coming to Ballarat to play at Volta! About this Event For years now twin...
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Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill is currently open every Saturday and Sunday. Sovereign Hill brings to life the...
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Ballarat Wildlife Park

Ballarat Wildlife Park is an award winning Park that is owned and operated by Greg Parker and his...
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Kryal Castle

Your kid’s favourite medieval activities will be on at Kryal Castle every weekend. They will have...
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Explore the many reasons why Ballarat is the culinary capital of regional Victoria.
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Aunty Jacks

This highly anticipated brewpub is now open and the team look forward to welcoming you to the family...
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Ballarat Yacht Club

The Ballarat Yacht Club, located on Lake Wendouree is home to quality food and beverages for locals...
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Underbar

There's intimate dining and then there's Underbar, Ballarat's newest upscale culinary destination...
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From the very swish to the very old, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing accommodation in Ballarat.
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Lyon House Ballarat

History meets modern luxury. Everything about Lyon House emanates opulence. Lyon House focuses on...
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Quest Ballarat Station

Ballarat's newest apartment accommodation provider, opening December 2020, offers 77 modern and...
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BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Situated in the historic Avenue of Honour, BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park is a relaxed...
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A summer of milkshakes and memories in Ballarat

Celebrate those golden summers of childhood past with these chilly milkshakes. This summer, a swag...
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Where to find the Ballarat region's best swimming holes

The Ballarat region is full of beautiful swimming holes and stunning parkland to discover. And with...
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Ballarat's Balmy Night Cocktail Series

After a long summer’s day, when the sun lowers in the sky, there is nothing nicer than a long, cool...
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Getting to Ballarat

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Accessibility

Ballarat attractions, restaurants and accommodation providers are becoming more and more equipped to...
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