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06 Aug 26

What’s on in Ballarat this spring school holidays

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Stay tuned to find out what's happening in Ballarat during the spring school holidays (19 September – 4 October)...

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Train With Chloe Logarzo

Ballarat27–29 Sep
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AFLW Round 8: Western Bulldogs v St Kilda

Ballarat3 Oct
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The Australian Calisthenics Competition at the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Ballarat4–30 Oct

It's showtime!

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Emma Memma’s Jungle Picnic Tour

Ballarat20 Sep
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The Snow Fairy

Ballarat2 Oct
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Spice Girls Forever

Ballarat3 Oct
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AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

BallaratUntil 17 Nov 27

Hands-on fun

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Art Gallery of Ballarat Art Explorers at Federation University

Ballarat22 Sep, 24 Sep + more

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Ballarat Wildlife Park

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Sovereign Hill

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Kryal Castle

MooraboolAttractions
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Eureka Centre Ballarat

BallaratAttractions
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Xtreme Bounce

BallaratAttractions

Nature warriors

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Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails)

HepburnOutdoors & nature
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Lake Wendouree

BallaratOutdoors & nature
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

BallaratAttractions
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Mount Buninyong

BallaratOutdoors & nature
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Black Hill Reserve and Mountain Bike Trails

BallaratOutdoors & nature
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Woowookarung Regional Park

BallaratOutdoors & nature
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Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail

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Mum, I'm hungry!

10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

Our guide to some of the best places to dine with youngsters in Ballarat....

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Ballarat Yacht Club Cafe

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Hecho En Mexico Ballarat

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The Forge Pizzeria

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Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store

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Carboni’s Italian Kitchen

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Hideaway

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Pat’s Sandwiches

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Buninyong Hotel

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Fu Man Lou Dumpling Bar

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Quest Ballarat Station

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BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

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Mingara Park Cottage

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RACV Goldfields Resort

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Sovereign Park Motor Inn

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Bobby Three One Oh

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What’s on in Ballarat this spring

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5 things to do with kids in Ballarat

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11 things to do at Lake Wendouree

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9 unexpected Ballarat moments

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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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