See & do

21 Dec 25

What to do in Ballarat from Boxing Day until New Year’s Day

Itinerant Spirits

How do you like to spend that limbo week between Boxing Day and New Year's Day?

Are you all about the great exhale – rest, relaxation and rejuvenation?

Or maybe you're all revved up for the start of your summer break?

Whichever way you lean, let Ballarat set the stage for the perfect run into the new year.

Happy new year!

Ballarat New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular

Ballarat's biggest firework display is back with a bang this New Year's Eve.

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Let the holidays begin!

What's open over Christmas and New Year

Get ready to eat, drink and play!

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FYI, the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre at the Ballarat Town Hall (225 Sturt St) is open 10am-4pm from Boxing Day until New Year's Day, while the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Information Centre is open 11am-3pm daily.

Visitor Information Centres

Ballarat Town Hall
225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
401-405 Wendouree Parade
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

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.


©️ 2025 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.