WHILE YOU ARE THERE

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Enjoy a picnic on the lawn at this 40ha cool-climate garden located along Lake Wendouree’s western edge, about a 20-minute drive from Lambley Gardens. Seasonal displays feature year-round in the large, contemporary conservatory. ballaratbotanicalgardens.com.au

Talbot Farmers’ Market

On the third Sunday of every month, the streets of this picturesque, historic gold mining town, about 20 minutes north of Lambley, close to traffic, and it transforms into a lively market with more than 80 stalls. Enter the Barrow Raffle, purchase seedlings, chooks or a goat, or stock up on artisan cheese, seasonal fruit and vegies, bread, gourmet oils and other produce. talbotfarmersmarket.org.au

The Amazing Mill Markets

The whole family will love exploring Ballarat’s wondrous maze of antiques, vintage furniture and clothes, home furnishings, books, jewellery, coins, posters, and records. millmarkets.com.au/ballarat