Lake Wendouree

Natural Attractions

Lake Wendouree has been a community destination for more than 150 years. Located in central Ballarat next to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and near Victoria Park, Lake Wendouree offers a wide range of attractions and recreational activities both on and off the water.
lake wendouree at sunset with pink, blue and yellow sky above and boathouses in distance
Lake Wendouree Jetty
birds on boat jetty at lake wendouree with sail boat in the distance
aerial view of colourful boats in dock on lake wendouree
Lake Wendouree
Lake Wendouree Path
Aerial view of Lake Wendouree
Facilities include the six-kilometre Steve Moneghetti running and walking track, cycling trails, playgrounds and excellent picnic and barbeque facilities. The lake offers opportunities for fishing, sailing and rowing. The world-class 2000 metre rowing course hosted rowing events at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games and remains a venue for school, club and high-level rowing and sailing competitions.

Features include public toilets, barbeques, playgrounds, restaurants, water pursuits including fishing, rowing course, six kilometre and home of rowing in the 1956 Olympics.

Information

Website

www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/city/parks-and-outdoors/find-park/lake-wendouree

Address

Lake Wendouree, Victoria, 3350

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