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Lake Wendouree, Ballarat

4.8

#1 of 14 in Parks in Ballarat

Must see · Water Body · Wildlife Area

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As you circle Lake Wendouree along the tree-lined path, you'll pass by Ballarat’s beautiful botanical gardens, as well as playgrounds, picnic areas, and several cafes. An old electric tram gives short, scenic rides. Wildlife is in abundance, and you will see freshwater fish, birds, and small animals. Used for the 1956 Olympic rowing events, the lake now hosts various regattas. Crews in boats of various shapes and sizes practice on the water throughout the year. Should you wish to join them, there are boat tours and boat rental facilities along the shoreline. Work out when and for how long to visit Lake Wendouree and other Ballarat attractions using our handy Ballarat trip planner.

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Lake Wendouree reviews

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4.8

By catkid3

An easy walking track around the lake; you could easily spend an hour or two making your way around. Lots of bird life hanging around as well. Plenty of parking is available, and there's good amounts.... more

An easy walking track around the lake; you could easily spend an hour or two making your way around. Lots of bird life hanging around as well. Plenty of parking is available, and there's good amounts.... more »
By JackieWaWa

It was easy walking distance from the main town but it was oooh sooo cold & windy in July. Lake Wendouree is open and vast with no shelter from wind or rain. All that aside the lake is picturesque...

It was easy walking distance from the main town but it was oooh sooo cold & windy in July. Lake Wendouree is open and vast with no shelter from wind or rain. All that aside the lake is picturesque... more »
By lachkeira

A beautiful 6km walk around the lake, nice and flat mainly crushed rock style. There's lots of wildlife to see, dragonflies were everywhere and so many great opportunities for photos. A stunning...

A beautiful 6km walk around the lake, nice and flat mainly crushed rock style. There's lots of wildlife to see, dragonflies were everywhere and so many great opportunities for photos. A stunning... more »

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By Althea

Fantastic walk around the lake. Takes about 90 minutes ( 6kms) to walk the circuit at an enjoyable rate, or maybe quicker it's up to you. Stop off for coffee or lunch at The Boathouse, or Piper on the Lake, situated either end of the lake.

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By suman basnet

One of the best place to visit, while in Ballarat , I felt it a great place to relax, lake itself looks great, good path away to walk and greenery grass to sit, and playground made specially of woods, that are designed to reflect little bit of ballarat itself. Enjoyed the scooter ride it was fun. Enjoyed our visit to Ballarat. Enjoyed the swans company, There were around over 100 black swans, fearless swan which are familiar with people,

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By Harish Kumar

Nice lake with beautiful walking track. Beautiful botanical garden at one side of lake. Nice place for morning and evening walk.

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By Jo Louise

The walking track is awesome and with the all the swan families there in September, it's very pretty

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By Imogen Warren

Incredible lakeside walk with stunning views of the lake, lots of shade and great bird life to watch. Adjacent to the botanical gardens which are also nice. There are good amounts of toilets, cafes and seating along the western shore.

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