# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society Australia Day Celebrations 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am – Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? Celebrate Australia Day 2026 at Lake Wendouree, Ballarat! ?

Join us on Monday, 26 January 2026 for a fantastic day of family-friendly activities celebrating Australia Day – Together around Lake Wendouree, the Botanical Gardens and surrounding precincts.

From paddle boat rides and vintage vehicles to cultural presentations, kids’ activities, live music and multicultural celebrations — there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

? Event Highlights (10am – 4pm):
✅ Free paddle boat tours on Lake Wendouree
✅ Vintage car & motorbike displays
✅ Kids’ art & craft activities
✅ Sausage sizzle and food vans
✅ Walking football, fishing & canoe “Come ’n Try” sessions
✅ Cultural presentations including Indigenous astronomy
✅ Multicultural Australia Day – Together Festival (dance, music, food & crafts)
✅ Live music and local craft displays
✅ Guided and self-guided walking tours (Botanical Gardens, Wetlands & history walks)
✅ FREE bus service every 20 minutes around Lake Wendouree

? Plus: City of Ballarat Australia Day Family Picnic with food, music and games at Victoria Park (11am–3pm).

? Locations:
Lake Wendouree Museum, View Point, Piper’s Gardens & Ballarat Botanical Gardens

? Transport: Free bus loop around the lake

Proudly presented by the Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society, supported by the City of Ballarat and sponsored by Master Builders Association – Ballarat. 

? Bring your family and friends and enjoy a full day of celebration, community and connection.
?? See you at Lake Wendouree!

More information & enquiries: 0412 740 991
https://www.goldencitypaddlesteamer.org.au/australia-day-2025
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/golden-city-paddle-steamer-museum-society-australia-day-celebrations-2026/200029540006034
- **Event Categories**: australia-day, kids, music, sports, live-music, art, entertainment, festivals, trips-adventures, football, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ballarat
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 27A Wendouree Pde, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3355
- **lat**: -37.55661
- **long**: 143.83293
- **full address**: 27A Wendouree Pde, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3355

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society Australia Day Celebrations 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society Australia Day Celebrations 2026 takes place on Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am to Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am at 27A Wendouree Pde, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3355.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society Australia Day Celebrations 2026?
  - **A:** Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society Australia Day Celebrations 2026 is organized by Golden City Paddle Steamer and Museum Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society Australia Day Celebrations 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ballarat, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society Australia Day Celebrations 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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