
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, Sovereign Hill Light Show, 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

On board the paddleboat on Lake Wendouree

Floral Clock, Botanical Gardens

Our visit to Goldacres was a highlight of the week


The Begonias are magnificent

This display highlighted the colours of begonias


Mobile spray unit at Goldacres