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Lake Wendouree has been a community destination for more than 150 years. Located in central Ballarat next to…

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

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

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

The 53km Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail runs along the former railway to Skipton, from western Ballarat, Haddon, Smythesdale and…

Mount Buninyong is an extinct volcanic mountain 745m above sea level. It’s a great landmark of the Buninyong…

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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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