Wonderful winter in Ballarat

Festivals

25 May 2025

Grab your winter woollies and embrace the magic of Ballarat in the cooler season. There's loads of winter-themed fun to be had and delicious ways to warm up.

Hit the ice at the pop-up skating rink. Image: Meda Design Au.
4-27 July

Winter Wonderlights

Sovereign Hill once shines bright once more with stunning light projections, music, wintry treats and a more!

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Main image Winter Wonderlights supplied by Sovereign Hill.

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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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