Australia Day 2025
Join us for an exuberant celebration of Australia Day 2025 at the Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society, where the spirit of community and heritage comes alive! This family-friendly event promises a day full of excitement, learning, and leisure—all completely free of charge!
Start your morning with an action filled beginning to a day of patriotic celebration. Visit the Lake Gardens area, near the Pipers Pavilion. An array of Cultural Festivities involving many local cultural Groups will entertain you with song and Dance.
For the nautical enthusiasts, the charm of a short cruise aboard the Golden City Paddle Boat upon the scenic Lake Wendouree is a must. Cruises departing every 20 minutes from Piper's Landing.
Embark on an enchanting journey back in time with the Vintage Car display on the nearby Windmill Drive, or for the children indulge in Come and Try fishing., Scouting Australia Camping display and more.
At the Lake Wendouree Museum, near View Point, children can unleash their creativity with Kids Art and Craft Activities, featuring themes on Australian flora and fauna. Partake of a free Sausage at our BBQ pavilion. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts can dive into the Come ‘n Try sessions for canoeing, kayaking, seniors soccer, Dragon Boating and more at View point.
Fuel your adventure at the City of Ballarat Family Picnic located in Victoria Park with delightful food and music, E
Delve deeper into the rich tapestry of our nation with the Ballarat Society of Artists' presentations inside the Lake Wendouree Museum," Cultures of Ballarat" as well as see "The Message"—a profound Aboriginal cultural presentation, on our Tv screens and explorations of Indigenous Australian Traditions.
Cap off your day with the soothing melodies of the Municipal Brass Band by the Lake or walk the escorted historical Street avenues with the Webster Street Historical Tour.
A free bus will operate all day to allow you travel between the various activity sites on a 20 minute timetable.
This Australia Day, come together to revel in the joy of our nation's past, present, and future. Let's make memories that will last a lifetime!
For more details, please contact at Enquiries 0412 740 991. Join us, as we celebrate Australia, celebrate community, celebrate family—all for free!
