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Ride with Santa on the Christmas Tram

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Ballarat Tramway Museum

100 Gillies Street North,
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

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  • Sat 6 Dec 10am–11:30am
  • Sat 6 Dec 6:30pm–7:30pm
  • Tue 9 Dec 10am–11:30am
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Santa will be riding on a decorated Christmas Tram during December. Bring the kids, bring the camera, and enjoy a tram ride through the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Santa will greet and talk with all the passengers, make sure you have your Christmas wish list with you. If you want to capture the moment with your own camera, Santa will make sure that you get multiple opportunities during the trip. Passenger numbers will be limited to make sure everyone gets time with Santa.

Every child will receive a small souvenir from Santa as a memento of the 2025 Christmas Tram.

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Dates & Times

  • Sat 6 Dec 10am–11:30am
  • Sat 6 Dec 6:30pm–7:30pm
  • Tue 9 Dec 10am–11:30am
  • Sat 13 Dec 10am–11:30am
  • Sat 13 Dec 6:30pm–7:30pm
  • Tue 16 Dec 10am–11:30am
  • Sat 20 Dec 10am–11:30am
  • Sat 20 Dec 6:30pm–7:30pm

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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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