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Ballarat Tramway Museum

Botanical Gardens, Newington VIC 3350

Enjoy a ride on one of the 80 year old trams which provided Ballarat's main form of passenger service until 1971. The vintage tram ride covers 1.3km of original line through the beautiful Botanical Gardens by the western side of tranquil Lake Wendouree.

Trams run on Saturdays, Sundays, public and school holidays between 12.30pm and 5pm throughout the year. Charter trips can also be arranged.

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Oz Tenpin Bowling Centre - Ballarat

901 Doveton St, Ballarat North VIC 3350

Ballarat Tenpin Bowling Centre opened on 11th November 1979. Come in and take advantage of the great facilities while relaxing with family, friends or Colleagues. On offer: - 16 lanes - HPL synthetic Lanes - Bumper bowling on all lanes - computerised scoring system - Video games - Snack Bar - Wheelchair access - Free parking facilities - Glow lighting - Fully air-conditioned - Fully equipped Pro Shop Ballarat Tenpin Bowling Centre is your Fun In the Fast Lanes Centre.

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Ballarat Indoor Go-Kart Racing & Laserforce

Cnr Doveton and Howitt St, Ballarat North VIC 3350

Would you like to defeat your boss in an adrenaline pumping race of speed and skill? How about challenging your friends, family, workmates, a rival company, or organising an inter-office challenge? Are your executives stressed out, and in need of some action and fun? Or do you just want a great night out with a difference? Then Ballarat Indoor Go-Karts and laserforce are your answer. Laserforce is a highly exciting, innovative laser game, totally designed and manufactured in Australia. Teams are drawn from the public and are equipped with battlesuit, and laser to become space age warriors. The players then battle it out in a huge darkened maze packed with special effects, swirling fog and a thumping sound track. Players score points by zapping each other with their real lasers and by destroying their opponents' force field generator. At the end of their mission players are debriefed on a computer monitor that shows who got who, how many points they scored and their accuracy. The computer then goes through a complete blow by blow replay of the game. Challenge your friends! You may play as a individual, with friends, or as a member of a larger group. Whatever the number, whatever the age, you'll have undiluted enjoyment in a completely secure environment and talk about the Laserforce experience for weeks afterwards. Ballarat Indoor Go-Karts, The most fun you'll have with your pants on. For further enquires or to arrange a booking time, please ring the number above.

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Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage

Wendouree Pde, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

Adam Lindsay Gordon Craft Cottage features an extensive variety of selected local craft work by members of the Crafts Council of Ballarat located in the lush Ballarat Botanical Gardens near Lake Wendouree. Craft work includes: Calligraphy, clothing, jewellery, painting, quilting, woodwork, cards, china painting, silk scarves, ceramics, embroidery, leadlight, spinning and weaving - plus so much more! Inside the Cottage you will discover an extensive variety of local craft work of the highest quality.

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Fun Bugs Playhouse

903 Doveton St, Ballarat North VIC 3350

Funbugs Playhouse is an indoor playground for children to enjoy safe and hygienic playtime, and where adults can supervise their children or relaxing in the cafe. Located in Ballarat, Funbugs Playhouse features the highest quality play equipment, massive slides, safe toddler area, and party hosting in themed party rooms. Funbugs high quality facilities and friendly staff, offers great fun and value for money for family entertainment. Funbugs playhouse encourages active play and entertainment for young children. The playground was designed and manufactured in Australia and all play equipment is carefully selected for fun and child safety. The massive slides at Funbugs Playhouse are exciting for kids and sure to get their hearts racing. Kids love exploring the high play equipment, crawling through tunnels and netted bridges. There are two Jumping Castles, one set up in the special toddler area for little ones under four years old. Sliding into the Ball Pit is a great hit with the kids. The Ball Pit features a fun ball target, and tubular track the balls follow to a ball washer to clean the balls. Funbugs Playhouse takes every care to sure the centre is safe and clean for kids to play, however adults must keep children supervised at all times. The cafe is open for yummy snacks and drinks. Espresso coffee, cakes, sandwiches, hot food and much more is available from the cafe during Funbugs trading hours.

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Ballarat Turf Club

240 Kennedys Road, Miners Rest VIC 3352
The Ballarat Turf Club racing at Sportsbet-Ballarat, boasts one of provincial Victoria's premier racetracks, hosting an average of 30 race meetings in any race season, the most conducted on any grass circuit in regional Victoria. The club boasts two grassed racing tracks and a Tier One training facility which accommodates over 300 horses each morning. The Ballarat Turf Club also features modern grandstand facilities and on-course member and visitor facilities, placing it at the forefront of the country racing industry. The Ballarat Turf Club's feature event is the Sportsbet.com.au Ballarat Cup. It is the concluding feature event of the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival. The club's other feature meetings include the Petrogas Gold Nugget Race Day, Ladies Day, Total Tools Tradies Day and Porter Plant Cup Day.
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Ballarat Exhibition Centre

501-503 Dowling Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
Ballarat Exhibition Centre is host to the Ballarat Antique and Vintage Fair, Mechanica Car Show, the Old Trades Exhibition and many other varying exhibitions and sporting events. Ballarat Exhibition Centre is a clear span, undercover events and exhibition centre with a floor area in excess of 5000 square metres, a further 2,500 square metres of concrete hard stand and 2,000 square metres of lawn area at the front of the building. With the added convenience of 300 car parks adjacent to the venue and 850 car parks within 200 metres walking distance, the Centre can cater for a range of event types. The venue is suited to hosting expos and conferences, wine and food shows, show and shines, sporting events and markets. Easy accessibility makes the venue ideal for those with disabilities. The floor is flat concrete covered with carpet tiles. High roller doors allow access for bump in and bump out. A forklift is available for the docking area.
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Blue Artz Gallery & Cafe

1039 Howitt Street, Mitchell Park VIC 3355
Blue Artz is an Art Gallery where exciting emerging artists can display their work. At Blue Artz every artist is welcome to exhibit; whether a painter, sculpture, printmaker, photographer, a novice or a seasoned campaigner. As both gallery and function venue, special benefits can be offered to artists and a refreshing option for function organisers. Showcase your talents in an edgy, contemporary and versatile venue perfect for functions, particularly cocktail events, intimate weddings or office parties. Blue Artz can provide in-house and outside catering options. The light filled cafe is open to customers for morning and afternoon tea, light lunches and special functions (Monday to Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm). Blue Artz Cafe is proud to serve StrEAT coffee. StrEAT is a not-for-profit social enterprise that brings about social change by generating funds from the sale of their coffee to address areas of acute social need, such as homelessness. 100 per cent of coffee sale profit goes to helping those in need.
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Funbugs Playhouse

903 Doveton Street, Ballarat North VIC 3350
Funbugs Playhouse is an indoor playground for children to enjoy safe and hygienic playtime, and where adults can supervise their children or relaxing in the cafe. Located in Ballarat, Funbugs Playhouse features the highest quality play equipment, massive slides, safe toddler area, and party hosting in themed party rooms. Funbugs high quality facilities and friendly staff, offers great fun and value for money for family entertainment. Funbugs playhouse encourages active play and entertainment for young children. The playground was designed and manufactured in Australia and all play equipment is carefully selected for fun and child safety. The massive slides at Funbugs Playhouse are exciting for kids and sure to get their hearts racing. Kids love exploring the high play equipment, crawling through tunnels and netted bridges. There are two Jumping Castles, one set up in the special toddler area for little ones under four years old. Sliding into the Ball Pit is a great hit with the kids. The Ball Pit features a fun ball target, and tubular track the balls follow to a ball washer to clean the balls. Funbugs Playhouse takes every care to sure the centre is safe and clean for kids to play, however adults must keep children supervised at all times. The cafe is open for yummy snacks and drinks. Espresso coffee, cakes, sandwiches, hot food and much more is available from the cafe during Funbugs trading hours.

Seven-Day Retreat with revered Tibetan lama His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, Jigme Losel Wang

National Highway M8, Windermere VIC 3352
His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche During this seven-day retreat, Dzogchen Rinpoche will continue his cycle of teachings on the Dzogchen Khandro Nyingthig. The wonderful atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings of the retreat environment inspire meditation and support the student to gain direct experience of Dzogchen. For application forms and further information please call, email or visit the website. Shenpen Incorporated is a not for profit organisation, registered in Australia...

Elsinore Ballarat

13 Hotham Street, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350
Elsinore is a privately owned two storey bluestone historical property sitting in the heart of Ballarat and a very short walk to Lake Wendouree. Originally owned by JJ Fitzgerald in the mid-1850s and then occupied by Major General Pompey Elliott, Ballarat’s war hero and later by Sir Henry Winneke QC, Governor of Victoria. The restored property now offers a self-contained two bedroom townhouse and a one bedroom gardeners cottage....

Wintarni Olives Bed and Breakfast

40 Clearview Road, Invermay VIC 3352
Wintarni Olives Country Cottage is set in beautiful secluded bush, amongst natural flora and fauna, eight minutes from the centre of Ballarat. Home style hospitality, fine local larder, champagne and savoury and sweet treats await your arrival. Settle in front of the open fire with a good book or take to The Great Dividing Range Trail for an invigorating bush walk or bike ride. Alternatively, take a short drive to the local vineyards and sample some of the region's finest wines. There is no better opportunity to experience all that country Victoria has to offer. Wintarni Olives features a queen bed, sofa bed and trundle or port-a-cot available. Lambs wool underlays, quality linen and towels. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Wholesome country breakfast provisions. Open fireplace and reverse cycle air-conditioning. Outdoor furniture and gas barbecue. A television, VCR, CD and DVD player. CDs, magazines and books. A private lock-up garage with laundry facilities....

Ballarat Golf Club

1800 Sturt Street, Alfredton VIC 3350
The Ballarat Golf Club has a long and proud history spanning back to 1895 as Australia's oldest continually played golf course. The championship course has been redesigned by Peter Thomson and Ross Perret and provides an outstanding experience for golfers of all levels. The course has ranked amongst the top 100 public access courses in Australia by Golf Australia magazine in 2011, 2013 and 2015 and achieved rankings in Aus Golf's Top 100 Best Conditions and Course lists for the past three years. The course is fast becoming known as one of the best courses in Regional Victoria. The club house is home to award winning Greenside bistro and bar, a fully stocked pro shop and modern conference and function facilities. Guests are always welcome and we offer fabulous play and stay packages for visitors....

BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

56 Remembrance Drive, Cardigan VIC 3352
Situated in the historic Avenue of Honour, BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park is a relaxed and tranquil, surrounded by trees and away from suburbia. Following a brief check-in you can quickly unwind after a long day on the road, by relaxing in one of the spacious well-equipped holiday units, then wander out to the barbecue area and watch the kids splashing in the pool whilst enjoying a nice quiet drink in the calming surrounds. At BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park and Caravan Park your leisure is the main priority and with the many recreation facilities you would expect from a Victorian Tourism Award Winning holiday park, there will only time to have fun. BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park and Caravan Park is only seven minutes from the centre of Historic Ballarat in Western Victoria. The holiday park's location is only a short drive from popular attractions such as Sovereign Hill, Blood on the Southern Cross, The Eureka Centre and Lake Wendouree. At BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park and Caravan Park group bookings are welcome. Tour bookings and tourist information is also available. For all enquires, please call the freecall number....

Ballarat Swap Meet

Airport Road, Mitchell Park VIC 3355
The Ballarat Swap Meet is a unique event where enthusiasts come from all over Australia to buy or sell a tremendous range of parts from cars and motor cycles through to car manuals, tools and other collectibles. The swap meet is conducted each year on the last weekend of February with trading occuring on Friday and Saturday. There are 2,500 sites set-up beside the Ballarat Airport, on Airport Road. Attendance is always around the 25,000 mark....
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Cygnet Park Country Retreat

294 Madderns Road, Glen Park VIC 3352
Cygnet Park Country Retreat is a renovated four bedroom farmhouse that sleeps up to eight people. Set on the edge of the Creswick State Forest the property is very private, with Australian wild life, local native birds and farm animals. A picturesque 60 acres including 20 acres of bush with cycling and walking tracks. There are numerous dams with fishing and yabbying possible. The house has a fully self contained kitchen, wood heater, split system heating and cooling, gas barbecue, with one queen, two double and two single beds all with full linen. For further information please contact Cygnet Park Country Retreat. ...
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Shepp Cannery Surplus

1239 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
Located in Ballarat, Shepp Cannery Surplus is a Grocery Factory Outlet that supplies direct to the public. Shepp Cannery Surplus offers discounted wholesale prices from some of the largest food producers in Australia like SPC, Ardmona, Heinz, Golden Circle, Cadbury and Arnott's. Their friendly and helpful staff makes a visit to the store a pleasant shopping experience with an emphasis on good old-fashioned service. There are convenient car parking facilities on the street so you'll never have too walk far. ...
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

114 Gillies Street North, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350
Ballarat Botanical Gardens' historically significant lakeside gardens were designed and planted in the 1860s and now feature magnificent mature trees, statues and constantly changing plantings and glasshouse displays. Begonias are a focus and the festival is in March. Features include the Ex Prisoner of War Memorial, Avenue of Prime Ministers and Tramways Museum. A range of events are staged throughout the year. The Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens provide numerous services to visitors, especially on weekends. Their Ambassadors give advice and information, and their Guides run tours. Illustrated pamphlets are available in the Glasshouse. Visitors can purchase plants at the trolley or nursery and publications at the George Longley Building. The Group also stages exhibitions, events and run Botanikids programs. ...
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Inflatable World Ballarat

502 Howitt Street, Ballarat North VIC 3350
Inflatable World Ballarat have a massive children's play centre with inflatable rides. Suitable for children and adults from one year old up to the young at heart. Also suitable for children's parties with extra room for sports and dance. Open 10:00am to 3:00pm Saturdays and Sundays as well as every day during the school holidays except Tuesdays. Fully serviced kiosk as well as next door to Major Roasts. ...
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The Golfers Lounge

311 Gillies Street North, Wendouree VIC 3355
The Golfers Lounge features world class golf simulators with over 70 of the best courses from around the world, electronic dart machines and pool tables. With a fully licensed bar and big screen televisions, The Golfers Lounge caters for everyone’s needs. Whether a thriving golfer working on your game, a group of mates coming for a hit or a function of up to 100 people, we have got you covered. With two pool tables and four electronic dart boards, there is something for everyone. Are you a keen golfer but cannot keep up a consistent swing over winter? Rain, hail or shine, The Golfers Lounge have got your back. Not only is The Golfers Lounge open all year round, what better place to work on your swing where you get instant results and statistics on how you hit a ball. With access to over 70 of the best courses from around the world you will never get bored of playing the same course over and over. Virtual golf will also suit those die hard golfers who are time poor allowing you to sneak in a round of golf in under one hour. ...
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Golden City Paddle Steamer and Museum

27 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350
View the history of paddle boats, the digital photographic images and watch new and old videos of activities held on the lake at the Lake Wendouree Museum. The museum and paddle boat are operated by the volunteers of the Golden City Paddler Steamer Museum Society Inc. The Museum is open for specific showings like the forthcoming Photo Biennale or by request from the public, businesses or groups. Enjoy a cruise on the Golden City Paddle Boat (a replica of the original Golden City Paddle Steamer). Enjoy the beautiful views, and bird life and listen to the history of the lake and the original paddle steamer, while relaxing to the beat of the paddles. Operating most Sundays during the period November to April (weather permitting). Current 2019 Cruise prices are adults $15.00, seniors $12.00, children five and over $5.00 and children under five are free. For charter services of the boat for corporate or private cruises contact the society by phone. ...
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Ballarat Golf Club

1800 Sturt Street, Alfredton VIC 3350
The Ballarat Golf Club has a long and proud history spanning back to 1895 as Australia's oldest continually played golf course. The championship course has been redesigned by Peter Thomson and Ross Perret and provides an outstanding experience for golfers of all levels. The course has ranked amongst the top 100 public access courses in Australia by Golf Australia magazine in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 and achieved rankings in Aus Golf's Top 100 Best Conditions and Course lists for the past four years. The course is fast becoming known as one of the best courses in regional Victoria. The club house is home to award winning Greenside bistro and bar, a fully stocked pro shop and modern conference and function facilities. Guests are always welcome and they offer fabulous play and stay packages for visitors. ...
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Ballarat Aviation Museum

Airport Road, Mitchell Park VIC 3355
The Museum is located at Ballarat airport. Ballarat airport was a RAAF base during and after WW2. The museum is dedicated to the history of aviation. It has a great collection of aircraft, engines, aviation radios, cameras and aviation memorabilia. Ballarat Aviation Museum has a knowledgeable team who are happy to provide tours of the museum and to answer your questions. ...