BALLARAT CAMP
March 11th to 15th 2024
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This year 36 of us travelled to Ballarat to explore this historic city. Places we visited included the Prisoner of War memorial, Tramway museum, Lake Wendouree Paddlesteamer cruises, Eureka museum, Goldacres, Creswick Woollen Mills, Begonia display and Bartletts.
All smiles at the Tramway Museum
Rose, Marg and Helen on board the tram
Peter Waugh gives us the history of Ballarat Trams
Tim at happy hour
Harry quenching his thirst - it got to 38 on Monday!!
Eureka museum had plenty to offer
Begonia hot house
Inspecting the Eureka Flag
Lakle Wendouree fountain
Harry and Anna taking shelter while cruising Lake Wendouree
All wearing our high vis vests at Goldacres
Safety talk at Bartlett Manufacturing
Ian and Terry at happy hour
Where is the tram??
Members inspect the P.O.W memorial
The ladies spend up big at the woollen mills while the gents shudder in the carpark
Jodie Saba is thanked by Harry Collins after our tour of Goldacres
Nancy thanks the Bistro staff at Golden Point Hotel
Richard and Rod at the POW memorial
Morning tea at the Creswick Woollen Mill
Jeanette and Rose listen while Jen explains the ins and outs of the woollen mill
Killing time at Tramway Museum
Floral Clock, Botanical Gardens
The Begonias are magnificent
This display highlighted the colours of begonias
Mobile spray unit at Goldacres