Held at Ballarat Airport, this combined event brings together the much-loved Ballarat Book Sale and the fascinating Ballarat Aviation Museum. It offers visitors the chance to browse thousands of affordable books while exploring Australia’s rich aviation history—all in one convenient location.

Visit the heritage-listed Lal Lal Blast Furnace, one of Australia’s most significant industrial relics, set within peaceful bushland just outside Ballarat. The site offers a unique blend of history and nature, with walking tracks, interpretive signage, and picnic facilities. After exploring the ruins, settle into the surrounding reserve for a laid-back BBQ or picnic, making the most of the open space and quiet natural setting.

AURA is a large-scale nighttime sound and light experience held at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. It uses immersive projections, music, and storytelling to recreate key moments from the region’s history, including Indigenous culture, the gold rush era, and the Eureka Rebellion.