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Ballarat Parkland Ride
Ride around two of the city’s most iconic outdoor spaces – Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park – on the Ballarat Parkland Ride.
Admire the glistening waters and natural surrounds and include a pit stop at one of the featured cafes.
Distance: 14.43km
Elevation gain: 184m
Ride type: Road
Start: Ballarat Train Station
Ballarat Parkland Ride on Strava
BALLARAT TRAIN STATION
The Ballarat Parkland Ride starts and finishes at the Ballarat Train Station, a heritage building which epitomizes the success and grandeur of the gold rush period.
The railway station was built over the course of many years, beginning with a bluestone railway shed, goods shed and waiting room built in 1862.
In 1891, a portico, stationmaster’s office and clock tower were added.
VICTORIA PARK
Victoria Park is one of Ballarat’s most outstanding outdoor spaces.
Featuring 130 hectares of active and passive recreation parkland, it has long been popular for all kinds of pursuits, from horse riding and fitness groups to gatherings of the city’s dog obedience clubs.
Victoria Park dates back to early 1890, when more than 700 trees were planted by Ballarat citizens in celebration of Victoria’s first Arbor Day.
These magnificent oaks, elms, planes and cedars stand today in grand avenues and promenades, making a striking statement and a living reminder of the local community’s love of open spaces and nature.
LAKE WENDOUREE
Lake Wendouree is a man-made lake in the heart of Ballarat.
The name “Wendouree” comes from the local aboriginal word “wendaaree”, which means “go away”.
Legend has it that when settler William Cross Yuille asked a local indigenous woman what the name of the swamp was, that was her reply.
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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities.
These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.
We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years.
As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.