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21 Apr 25

What’s on in Ballarat this autumn school holidays

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Stay tuned to find out the best things to do with kids in Ballarat during the 2026 autumn school holidays....

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Sovereign Hill

BallaratThings to do

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Ballarat Wildlife Park

BallaratAttractions

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Kryal Castle

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Lake Wendouree

BallaratOutdoors & nature

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Eureka Centre Ballarat

BallaratAttractions

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Art Gallery of Ballarat / Backspace Gallery

BallaratArts & culture

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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

BallaratAttractions

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Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

BallaratAttractions

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Creswick Woollen Mills – A Very Fine Yarn

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10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

When you've got little ones, family-friendly cafes and restaurants are always at the top of your mind when eating out!

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1816 Bakehouse

BallaratCasual eats

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Ballarat Yacht Club

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Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store

BallaratShopping

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Drive Cafe

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Pat’s Sandwiches

BallaratCasual eats

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The Red Lion

BallaratPubs & bars

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Carboni’s Italian Kitchen

BallaratRestaurants

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Hecho En Mexico Ballarat

BallaratRestaurants

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Pancho

BallaratRestaurants

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Soldiers Woodfired Pizzeria

BallaratRestaurants

Family-friendly stays

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Quest Ballarat Station

BallaratApartments

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BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

BallaratCaravan parks & camping

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Bobby Three One Oh

BallaratApartments

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Sovereign Hill Hotel

BallaratPlaces to stay

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Club Wyndham Ballarat

BallaratPlaces to stay

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Eureka Stockade Holiday Park

BallaratCottages

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Lake Inn Ballarat

BallaratApartments

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Mercure Ballarat Hotel

BallaratPlaces to stay

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Sovereign Park Motor Inn

BallaratPlaces to stay

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NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

BallaratApartments

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Quest Ballarat

BallaratApartments

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RACV Goldfields Resort

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What’s on in Ballarat this autumn

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5 things to do with kids in Ballarat

Family-friendly

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Family fun

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10 things to do within a 10-minute walk of the Ballarat Train Station

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