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08 Jan 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 2026 spring school holidays (19 September – 4 October)...

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Emma Memma’s Jungle Picnic Tour

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AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

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Ballarat Wildlife Park

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Sovereign Hill

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Kryal Castle

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Eureka Centre Ballarat

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Xtreme Bounce

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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

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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

BallaratOutdoors & nature

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....

Hunger busters

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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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Saigon Allee

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Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store

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Carboni’s Italian Kitchen

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Hideaway

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Pat’s Sandwiches

BallaratCasual eats

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Buninyong Hotel

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Fu Man Lou Dumpling Bar

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Family-friendly stays

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Quest Ballarat Station

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BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

BallaratCaravan parks & camping

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Mingara Park Cottage

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RACV Goldfields Resort

HepburnPlaces to stay

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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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