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Ballarat Winter Festival

Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights

Dust off your winter coat, pull on your beanie and embrace the chill at the Ballarat Winter Festival.

Held in late June/early July each year, this three-week festival celebrates Ballarat’s signature season with a series of special events, activities and unique offerings.

For the full line-up, head to ballaratwinterfestival.com.au

Top outdoor experiences during winter in Ballarat

Embracing uninterrupted views and chasing waterfalls really should be high on your radar this winter.

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Trendy spots to cosy up next to a fireplace

When the weather outside is frightful, the fire is so delightful…

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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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