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Eureka Landscapes: Then and Now – A Walking Tour

Eureka Centre Ballarat

102 Stawell Street South,
Eureka VIC 3350

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  • Sun 30 Nov

8:45am–12:30pm

What remains of the Eureka Rebellion? In this walking tour from the Old Government Camp to the site of the Eureka Stockade, discover this dramatic chapter in Ballarat's history and the traces still to be found in their contemporary urban landscapes.

Along the way, you will stop at sites where miners agitated for democratic reform and the government worked to quash a looming insurrection. The Eureka story will unfold through stories of protagonists from both sides of the argument, bringing to life the spirit of goldrush Ballarat and the subsequent shifts and changes at these historic important sites.

Guided by the Eureka Centre's Hermione Verbeek, the 90-minute tour begins at the Old Police Barracks, Alfred Deakin Place. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear as the tour requires participants to walk a significant distance. The tour will leave precisely at the advertised start time, and complimentary shuttle service is available to return participants to town from the Eureka Centre.

Walk starts at Alfred Deakin Place, Ballarat.

Content: Eureka Centre

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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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