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Acknowledgement of Country Mural: Mundi-gurrk and Wurring, wurring Family Gathering by the Biyal

First Nations artist Deanne Gilson has unveiled a new Acknowledgement of Country mural in the Ballarat Town Hall’s…

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Arch of Victory

The Arch commemorates the Allied victory in the Great War but, for a community finally emerging from four years…

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Art Gallery of Ballarat

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is not just Australia’s oldest regional gallery but one of its most exciting.…

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Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor…

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Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI), sitting proudly under the watchful eye of Minerva, has welcomed a diverse group of…

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Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre

The Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (BALC) is here for you. Located in the heart of Ballarat, BALC…

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Ballarat Aviation Museum

Ballarat Aviation Museum is located within the grounds of the Ballarat Aerodrome. Ballarat Aerodrome was a RAAF base…

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Ballarat Bird World

Take a stroll along the raised walkway past the landscaped waterfall and gardens to view the birds on…

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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Located on the western shore of Lake Wendouree, approximately four kilometres from Ballarat’s CBD, the Gardens are a…

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Ballarat Indoor Go Karts, Laserforce & Entertainment Centre

Ballarat’s Family Entertainment Centre with Go-Karts & Laserforce and Arcade Games are all under the one roof. Offering…

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Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum

The Ballarat Observatory is one of the oldest observatories in regional Australia, with one of the best collections…

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Ballarat Tramway Museum

Travel back in time through the beautiful Ballarat Botanical Gardens alongside Lake Wendouree. By riding one of the…

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Ballarat Wildlife Park

Winner of Victoria’s Best Attraction at the 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards. Ballarat Wildlife Park is set amongst the…

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Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa

At Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa, the ultimate goal is to guide you towards a lasting sense of wellbeing…

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Civic Hall Ballarat

Ballarat’s Civic Hall has re-emerged as one of the City’s most popular and adaptable event spaces. Following a…

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Dementia Friendly Forest & Sensory Trail (Woowookarung Regional Park)

Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail In 2021, Australia’s first Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail was created in the…

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Eureka Centre Ballarat

Each year the Eureka Centre welcomes people from around the world who seek a meaningful connection to one…

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G-VR

Where reality Meets the Virtual, the exclusive un-paralleled gaming experience. Bringing the absolute latest five player full body…

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Garden of the Grieving Mother

The Garden of the Grieving Mother is designed to be a space for contemplation and reflection, honouring and…

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Golden City Paddle Steamer and Museum Society

View the history of paddle boats, the digital photographic images and watch new and old videos of activities…

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Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

Her Majesty’s Theatre is one of Australia’s most historic theatres. Opened in 1875 Her Maj is the oldest…

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Hop Queen Mural

With over 20 years of experience working as a creative, Travis Price has built a reputation as a…

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Pinot & Picasso Ballarat

Pinot & Picasso is Ballarat’s number one paint and sip experience. No talent necessary as you laugh, paint…

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Rare Trades Centre

Through hands-on experiential workshops and classes, the Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades (Rare Trades Centre…

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Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill is a living museum presenting the story of Ballarat as a gold rush boomtown. Gold was…

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The Goods Shed Ballarat

Located next to Ballarat train station, The Goods Shed offers the city a new social, cultural and hospitality…

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The Robert Clark Conservatory

Take a wander inside amongst the seasonal floral displays at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. The Robert Clark Conservatory…

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Xtreme Bounce

Get ready to have fun with your family and friends at the regions only trampoline center, Xtreme Bounce…

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Mooramong Estate

Built in the early 1860s and remodelled in 1938, Mooramong Estate elegantly echoes the lifestyle of Donald ‘Scobie’…

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Andersons Mill, Smeaton Historic Area

In a postcard setting on the banks of Birch’s Creek at Smeaton, Anderson’s Mill stands as a powerful…

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Creswick Museum

Visit the Creswick Museum to learn about the rich history of Creswick. Regular exhibitions as well as the…

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Creswick Woollen Mills – A Very Fine Yarn

Creswick Woollen Mills is an award-winning Australian family business and the last coloured woollen spinning mill in Australia…

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Maze House

Maze House is located on the Midland Highway ten minutes from Daylesford and ten minutes from Creswick, with…

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Tuki Trout Farm

Discover Tuki’s unforgettable experiences as you soak up the breathtaking scenery and stunning location with uninterrupted views of…

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Village Dreaming Cooking and Traditional Skills School

A cooking school devoted to teaching traditional skills within a beautiful sustainability and permaculture framework. Skills such as…

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Kryal Castle

Enjoy a range of activities at Kryal Castle; located just a short drive from Ballarat city center. This…

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Avoca Silo Art

The Avoca silo artwork depicts the Australian Barking Owl, a bird native to the local Pyrenees Ranges. The…

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Cyril Callister Museum: The man who invented Vegemite

The Cyril Callister Museum celebrates the life, work and legacy of Dr Cyril Callister, the Australian scientist who…

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Ballarat Town Hall

225 Sturt Street
Ballarat 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.


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