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Roam Discovery Trail: Ballarat

119 Lydiard Street North,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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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 with immersive storytelling and augmented reality, unlocking hidden stories, surprising secrets and interactive experiences through your phone.

The Roam Discovery Trail invites visitors to uncover the stories, people and places that shaped Ballarat. 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. Discover hidden secrets, test your knowledge, and see Ballarat's rich past in a whole new way as you explore the heart of Victoria's Goldfields.

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.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


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