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Graebern Lodge accommodation is uniquely located at the southeast entrance to Ballarat in the heart of the Historic township of Buninyong which offers so many hidden treasures that can be enjoyed all year round.
On the first and the third Saturdays of the month there is a farmers market or a craft market in the centre of town offering some of the regions best fresh produce and home made crafts.
Within 15 Mins walk of Graebern Lodge:
- Buninyong Golf Club
- 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
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Ballarat Fine Art Gallery |
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Ballarat Victoria Wildlife Park |
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Buninyong Gold King Festival |
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What's On In Ballarat This Week
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| Welcome to this week's edition of the What's On in Ballarat from Ballarat's Visitor Information Centres. |
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Friday 5 March: Twilight Cinema - Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland
As part of the Ballarat Begonia Weekend, bring a blanket & chair and enjoy a night under the stars watching the just-released Alice in Wonderland.
Fairyland at Lake Wendouree (Opposite Botanical Gardens), commencing at 8.45pm. Tickets from Regent Cinema box office, Lydiard Street Nth or 5330 5555 or online at www.regentmultiplex.com.au
Friday 5 March - Monday 8 March: Ballarat Embroidery & Patchwork Exhibition
A display of beautiful embroidery and patchwork with many handmade items for sale. Adults $5 and Children under 16 free. Open from 10 am to 5pm daily. St Patrick's Cathedral Hall, Corner of Sturt and Dawson Streets, Ballarat.
Saturday 6 March - Monday 8 March: Ballarat Begonia Weekend
The 58th Ballarat Begonia Weekend will be held at the Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree during the Labour Day weekend in March. The annual Apex Art Show will return along with garden displays, roving performers, music performances and children's activities. Entry to the Conservatory: Adult $6 Concession $4 Children Free. For further details visit: www.ballaratbegoniafestival.com
Friday 5 March - Monday 8 March: A Festival of Quilts
A visual feast of contemporary and traditional quilts for the enjoyment of the avid patch worker, stitcher and for all who appreciate textile creativity. Light refreshments available. Location: Eastwood Leisure Complex, 18 Eastwood St, Ballarat. Time: 10am - 5pm. Cost: Adult $5, Children under 16 free. Contact: Heather Caddy 0407 528 046
Saturday 6 March - Sunday 7 March: Gem & Mineral Show 2010
Come and see a variety of gems and minerals. Location: Ballarat Greyhound Race Track, Morshead Park, Corner Rubicon & Sutton Sts. Time: Sat: 10am - 5pm, Sun: 9am - 5pm. Cost: $5 - Adult, Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. For further details visit: www.victoriangemclubs.asn.au/VGCAWebsite/Gemkhana.html
Saturday 6 March - Monday 8 March: Chess Tournament
The Ballarat Chess Club is proud to host the 44th Begonia Open. Refreshments and light snacks available for purchase. Location: Old Ballarat Gaol, School of Mines Ballarat (SMB) Campus of the University of Ballarat (UoB), Lydiard Street South, Ballarat. Cost: Adult $80, Concession $60. For more information contact: 5331 6658 - Patrick Cook or 5331 3711 - Kevin Perrin
Saturday 6 March - Monday 8 March: Ballarat Antique Fair
Come celebrate Ballarat's 40th Antique Fair with 100 dealers from all over the county displaying and selling their fabulous items from all around the world. Antiques range from jewellery, china, furniture, ceramics, to artworks and more. Location: Badminton Stadium, Dowling St, Wendouree. Cost: Adult $12 Concession $10 Children under 14 free when accompanied by an adult. MONDAY PRICE SPECIAL: Buy 1 ticket, get one FREE!! Time: Sat: 10am - 7pm, Sun: 10am - 6pm, Monday 10am - 5pm. Contact: John Markworth, Ph: 1300 303 800
Saturday 6 March: Elvis & Johnny Cash Tribute Show
Come enjoy an evening of entertainment at Kryal Castle. Commencing with cocktails in the graveyard followed by dinner and show. Location: Kryal Castle, Warrenheip. Cost: $60.00 Time: Cocktails start at 7pm, dinner and show at 7.30pm. Contact: Judy Morrow, Ph: 5334 7388
Saturday 6 March - Monday 8 March: Avalon Open Garden
Avalon is a meticulously designed and maintained formal garden with an oriental theme. Location: 12 Elliot St, Lake Wendouree. Time: 10am-4:30pm. Cost: $6 Adult Under 18 Free.
Monday 8 March: Eureka Stamp & Coin Fair
35 dealers' tables buying and selling stamps & coins, plus valuations, hourly prize draws, giveaways and light refreshments. Location: Ballarat Specialist School, Gillies Street, Ballarat. Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm. Free Admission. Contact: Dianne Whitford of the Ballarat Philatelic Society Inc. on 5331 8404
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Friday 12 March: Nick Parnell - Classical Vibes
Nick Parnell is a percussionist who plays works by Bach, Chopin, Beethoven and more. Winner of the 2001 International Melbourne Percussion Competition his explosive energy is sure to impress. Location: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts. Time: 7.30pm. Cost: Adult $25.00 Concession $15.00. Contact: 5338 0980 (Tues-Fri: 9am-1pm & 2pm-4.30pm)
Friday 12 - Saturday 13 March: Killer Queen
The moment Freddie Mercury look-and-sound-alike Johnny Blunt sets foot on stage, Freddie's very essence is alive again and all the other members of Killer Queen bear a very real and eerie resemblance to Queen - one of the greatest rock bands of the 20th century. Location: Her Majesty's Theatre, Lydiard St. Sth. Ballarat. Time: 8pm Friday, 5pm Saturday. Cost: Adult $35, Concession and Group (10+) $30. Add $1.40 for online tickets. Bookings through Majestix: 5333 5888 or online at www.hermaj.com
Friday 12 March: World's Longest Lunch - Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Event
This year, the World's Longest Lunch returns to the Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. It is simply a superb location to unwind with the best of local produce, and in the company of good friends. Enjoy a relaxing lunch, turn off the phone and don't hurry back to the office.
Cost: $90 per person, including lunch with matching wines. Time: 12pm - 3pm. Call 5320 5758 for tickets
Sunday 14 March: Buninyong Garden Harvest Lunch - Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Event
Slow food Ballarat presents a roaming lunch in Buninyong's historic Botanic Gardens. A superb organic vegetable garden will be installed, attendees can meet and purchase from the producers and even bid for the mobile vegetable plots. Adults: $35 Slow food members: $30 and Children under 16: $14. 11.30am - 4pm in the Buninyong Botanic Gardens, Inglis Street, Buninyong Ph: 5330 5555
Sunday 14 March: Jazz Sunday Lunch at Narmbool
The Garden Room at Narmbool is open for Jazz Sunday lunch, held once a month. Enjoy live jazz music and the seasonal menu featuring fine regional produce & superb wines. Location: Narmbool Homestead, 440 Horsehill Road, Elaine. Time: Lunch available 12:00 midday until 2:00pm, with live jazz until 3:00pm. Contact: 5337 1199 or visit www.sovereignhill.com.au/functions
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Wednesday to Sunday: Eerie Tours Ballarat
Friday and Saturday: Eerie Tours of the Ballarat Cemetery
Explore the dark side of Ballarat in this entertaining walking tour hosted by a professional team of historians and story tellers. Tour length - 90 minutes. Cost: $25 adults, concession $20, family 2 adults and up to 3 children $65. Tours commence at either the Ballarat Train Station or at the Old Cemetery gates, arrive 10 minutes before tour time. Bookings essential. Dinner and tour packages available.
Ph: 0423 653 512
Daily: Blood On The Southern Cross
Set under the night skies at Sovereign Hill, this sound and light spectacular tells the story of the Eureka Rebellion. Packages available including day entry and show, or dinner and show. Bookings essential. Call 5337 1199 for show times and tickets
Friday & Saturday: Castle Cabaret Variety Theatre Restaurant Show
A fun filled night of great entertainment with dancing after the show. Three course dinner included in ticket price of $55 per person. Accommodation packages available. 7.30pm start. Bookings essential. Located at Kryal Castle, Forbes Rd, Mt. Warrenheip. Ph: 5334 7318
Friday & Saturday: Discover the Universe - Ballarat Observatory and 3D Movie
Discover the universe and view the night sky with rare 19th - 20th century telescopes, or join an astrotour and view a 3D movie. Bookings recommended to confirm viewing times. Costs start from $18 family for the telescope viewing, or $25 family including viewing and 3D movie. Located at the Ballarat Observatory, Magpie St, Mt Pleasant. Ph: 5332 7526
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Until Sunday 11 April: Queen - The Unseen Archive
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the formation of the band, the Art Gallery of Ballarat will open its doors on Saturday 20 February to Queen - the Unseen Archive, which will unveil 70 signed, limited-edition intimate photographic images by their head of road crew Peter Hince, along with clothing, memorabilia and personal items sourced from private collections worldwide. Cost: Adult $15 Concession $10. Location: The Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat. Ph: 5320 5858
Until 9 May: Daryl & Joan Lindsay "Art & Life" Exhibit
Over 40 paintings and drawings gathered from many galleries around the state and from private collectors. The exhibit includes works by George Bell and contemporary artist Rick Amor. Location: Creswick Museum, Cnr Albert & Water Sts, Creswick. Time: Weekends & Public Holidays, 11am - 3.30pm. Contact: 5345 2845 www.creswickmuseum.org.au
Wednesday 4 November - Wednesday 2 June: Metropolitan Opera from New York
Her Majesty's Theatre will become a cinema again for the first time in nearly 50 years, when it undertakes screenings of productions from the Metropolitan Opera in New York. The screenings take place in cinemas across the country, concurrent with the New York productions. As part of its efforts to reinvigorate opera and reach out to a broader public, the Metropolitan Opera launched this groundbreaking program in December 2006 - a series of opera performances transmitted in HD to cinemas and theatres around the world.
All the operas are subtitled in English. Her Majesty's Theatre, Lydiard St Sth Ballarat. Tickets: Adult $27, Concession $24. A discounted price will apply if you buy tickets to six or more screenings. Ph: MajesTix 5333 5888
Sunday 8 November 2009 - Sunday 25 April 2010: Summer Painting in the Park on Sundays
Members of the Ballarat Society of Artists paint and display their work opposite the Botanical Gardens outside Pipers Restaurant/Café on Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree. Weather permitting. For further details Ph: 5331 4305
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Tuesday 16 March: St. Patrick's Day Melodies
Tracey and Noel Craven present a morning of all your favourite Irish and Welsh songs and will be joined by Riordan on banjo and mandolin. Location: Ballarat Leagues Club, Mair St. Ballarat. Time: 10:30am. For bookings phone 5331 5830
Saturday 20 March and Sunday 21 March: Total Girl Soccer Tournament
A fun filled all girl tournament where families get to enjoy the art of soccer by participating in competitions, tournament expo/markets, tournament showbags and ongoing activities over the weekend. Contact: Tony: 5334 3336 or www.totalgirlsoccer.com
Monday 22 - Sunday 28 March: 2010 Australian Polocrosse Nationals
A full week of competition with competing tams from across Australia. Ballarat Polocrosse grounds, Airport Road, Ballarat.
Full details at www.polox2010.com
Saturday 27 March: Ballarat Neighbour Day
"So say G'day" concert, helping bring the local community together. The Victoria Police Pop Band will perform. Location: Performing Arts Centre, Howitt St, Wendouree. Time: 2pm. Cost: $5 per person. Tickets at the door.
Sunday 28 March: Caledonian Primary School Arts, Craft & Produce Market
Quality hand made art and craft items and home grown produce. Market opens from 9am - 1pm at the Caledonian Primary School. Corner of Water & Thompson Streets, Brown Hill. Ph: 0420 528 729
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| Ballarat Markets |
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Each Sunday
Trash & Trivia Market
Ballarat Showgrounds,
Creswick Road, 8am - 1pm
Monthly
1st Saturday
Daylesford Makers Market
Daylesford Town Hall
Vincent St, Daylesford, 10am - 3pm
2nd Saturday
Computer Swap Meet
Ballarat Secondary College East Campus,
Victoria Street, Ballarat
9am - 4pm
Ballarat Lakeside Market - also last Saturday
Windmill Drive, Ballarat (beside Botanical Gardens)
9am - 1pm
Farmers' Market
Ballarat Secondary College East Campus,
Corner Fussell and Victoria Streets, Ballarat
9am - 2pm
3rd Saturday
Buninyong Farmers' Market
DeSoza Park, Buninyong, 9am - 1pm
Last Saturday
Ballarat Lakeside Market - also 2nd Saturday
Windmill Drive, Ballarat (beside Botanical Gardens)
9am - 1pm
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Every Sunday
Daylesford Community Market
The Train Station in Daylesford
8am - 1pm
Castlemaine Wesley Market
Wesley Hall Castlemaine
7am - 2pm
1st Sunday
Lions Tourist Market
Carisbrook Trotting Complex
Maryborough
6am - 2pm
Harcourt Farmers' Market
Cnr Midland Hwy. & Blackjack Rd.
Harcourt
9am - 1pm
Heathcote Bush Market
High Street, Heathcote
10am - 3pm
Ph: 0409 358 839
2nd Saturday
Skipton Market (excluding Jan)
Anderson St, Skipton
9am - 1pm
Ph: 5340 2204
2nd Sunday
Clunes Market
Fraser Street, Clunes
9am - 3pm Ph: 5345 3304
3rd Saturday
CALCAN Maket
Victoria St, Creswick
9am - 1pm
Ph: 5345 2759
3rd Sunday
Talbot Farmer's Market
Scandinavian Crescent, Talbot
9am - 1pm Ph: 5463 2001
4th Sunday
Avoca Wine, Arts & Craft Market
Located on the River Flats
10am - 2pm
Clunes Market
Fraser Street, Clunes
9am - 3pm
Trentham Market
Railway Station, Trentham
9am - 4pm
Last Sunday
Carisbrook Town Hall Market
Town Hall in Carisbrook (past Newstead)
10am - 4pm Ph: 5464 2251 |
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