Buninyong accommodation - Graebern Lodge Bed and Breakfast

Within 15 Mins walk of Graebern Lodge:

The Picturesque 18 hole Buninyong Golf Course

Historic Township of Buninyong

Buninyong Botanical Gardens

Gourmet Dining

Gift Shops

Farmers Market (Saturday Mornings)

Many walking trails

Images of the historic township of Buninyong and Mt Buninyong

Photos by Geoff and Val Crimp

Within 15 mins drive of Graebern Lodge accommodation:

Mount Buninyong - Walking Tracks, Crater walk, Look Out, Picnic Area

Sovereign Hill/Gold Museum

Eureka Centre and Stockade

Ballarat Bird Park

Ballarat Wildlife and Reptile Park

Lake Wendouree/Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Town Centre, shopping and restaurants

Mt Buninyong Winery

Ballarat Fine Art Gallery

Prisoner of War Memorial

Sovereign Hill and Blood on the Southern Cross

Thursday 22 July - Saturday 31 July: Jackie Gorring - Artsistan
Over the last 35 years, Jackie Gorring's creative journey has involved investigating connections to people and place while experimenting with a range of printmaking, sculpting and drawing techniques. More recently, her work has explored subjects surrounding family and reminiscence, institutional care and ageing and reflections on other cultures as a result of her recent travel experiences, culminating in a diverse range of rich, vibrant, multi-layered 2D and 3D works using unconventional materials and printing methods. Celebration drinks with the artist and opening comments by Angie Izzard on Sat 24 Jul @ 1.30-3.30pm Cost: Free. Time: Wednesday to Saturday 1pm-4pm (or when banner flying), Monday and Tuesday open by appointment. Location: Post Office Gallery, Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St. Ph: 5327 8615

Thursday 22 July - Saturday 24 July: Barnum - The Circus Musical
Marvel at the cast as they stilt walk, juggle and perform magic tricks and daring acrobatics whilst they spellbind you with the tale of the 'larger than life' circus entrepreneur Phineas T. Barnum and his long suffering wife Charity. Cost: Adult $22.50, Concession $19.50, Student/Child $14, Family $60. Time: Saturday Matinee 2pm, Evenings 8pm. Location: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree. Ph:5338 0980

Friday 23 July: Back to the 70s & 80s - Night of Entertainment
Remembering what a time it was!It was all about who could sing the highest and dress outrageously. This show has captured that period with not only the music but also with an array of costume changes depicting the said artists. Grab your Rubix Cube and your Atari and head to The Nerrina for a night of great hospitality and outrageous entertainment! Cost: Dinner & Show $49 / Show Only $20. Time: 7pm - 1am. Location: The Nerrina - Lofven Street Ballarat. Ph: 5332 6419 or visit www.thenerrina.com.au

Friday 23 July: Reg Poole and Owen Blundell - Up Close and Personal
Bring a friend and come along and listen to these well known country music greats. Raffles and afternoon tea provided with a tour of the village if required. Cost: $5. Time: 2pm - 4pm. Location: Phyllis Hertford Gardens Retirement Village, 37 Alexandra St, Sebastopol. Ph: 5336 3967

Saturday 24 July: Pro Wrestling Live
Ballarat Pro Wrestling presents Redemption - Pro Wrestling Live. Cost: Adult $15, Children $12, available from Lamanz Menswear. Time: 7pm. Location: Wendouree Sports and Events Centre, Corner of Dowling and Norman Streets, Wendouree. Ph: 5331 3771 and Formosa Gardens Ph: 5335 6454 or visit www.ballaratprowrestling.com.au

Saturday 24 July: Halpern and Johnson
Joseph Halpern is mourning the loss of his wife Flo and taking a few minutes alone by her graveside when he is approached by a stranger, introducing himself as Dennis Johnson. As the two men talk, Johnson reveals an affection for Florence that is more than that for a dear, departed friend and in so doing uncovers more than just the secret of their relationship. Cost: Adult $52, Concession $47, Child/Student $34. Time: 8pm. Location: Her Majesty's Theatre, Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat. Ph: Majestix 5333 5888

Saturday 24 July: Scott Kelby's Photo Walk
A photo walk is being held in Ballarat as part of Scott Kelby's third annual worldwide photo walk. Photo walks will be held worldwide on this day and places are limited to 50. Cost: Free. Time: 2pm - 4pm. Location: West end of Bridge Mall. Contact: http://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/ballarat-vic-australia/

Saturday 24 July: 2010 S.E.A.B.L - Ballarat Miners Home Game
2010 S.E.A.B.L home game with the Ballarat Miners competing against Bendigo. Cost: Adult $12, Children $9 Time: Lady Miners 6pm and Miners 8pm. Location: Ballarat Minerdome, Corner of Grevillea Rd and Dowling St, Ballarat. Ph: 5338 1220

Sunday 25 July: Last Sunday of the Month Concert
The Art Gallery of Ballarat Women's Association presents present and former students of Pat Gleeson for July's Last Sunday of the Month Concert. Cost: Free. Time: 2.30pm. Location: The Oddie Gallery, Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St. Nth. Ph: 5320 5858 or visit www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Sunday 25 July: Ballarat Jazz Club
Come and enjoy an afternoon of jazz as the Ballarat jazz Club presents "Bazza Jazz" to their venue! Cost: $15. Time: 12noon - 5pm. Location: Sails on the Lake. Ph: Molly Scott - 5331 7849 or for bookings Steve - 0438 327 012 or visit www.ballaratjazzclub.weebly.com

Sunday 25 July: Walk the Lerderderg leg 4
Neil Campbell will guide this walk from O'Briens/Ambler to Simmon's Reef. It is rated an easy 14.5km walk. Cost: Free. Ph: Neil Campbell on 0419 049 970 for start time and meeting place or visit www.gdt.org.au

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