Ballarat Monuments History walk

Ballarat Monuments History walk

DATE: Wednesday  7 October 2026

TIME: 9.15AM registration for 9.30 start.

WALK LEADER: Bill Casey

DESCRIPTION: This short 7km walk will commence at 930am in the centre of Ballarat. Find a park near the supermarkets.

We will visit 25 statues and other memorials along Sturt Street between Grenville and Drummond Streets, learning details of their histories.

Then  we will continue via Sturt and Ripon Streets to Lake Wendouree for morning tea.

We then follow the walking path beside the lake to Macarthur Street, and then on to the Ballarat Old Cemetery.

There we will visit the Diggers’ and Troopers’ Memorials before returning to the walk starting point by lunchtime.

DIFFICULTY: The walk is rated Easy according to Bushwalking Victoria criteria but only suitable for people who regularly walk at least 4 km.

HEALTH AND SAFETY: If you are ill on the day of the walk, please stay at home.  Please call or text the walk leader if you are unable to attend.

TOILETS: There are public toilets along the route

GUEST MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE: The walk is free courtesy of sponsorship of the event by Moorabool Shire. Registration prior to the walk is required to validate insurance cover under the Bushwalking Victoria insurance policy. Please note that children under 5 years cannot be covered by this policy.

DOGS: Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

BRING: It is recommended that you carry a personal first aid kit, your own medication, water bottles, sunscreen and personal hiking gear (sun glasses, walking sticks, small pack, etc). Wear clothing appropriate for the predicted weather conditions on the day. Bring morning tea and sufficient water for the weather on the day.

MEET:  You can expect to be contacted by email by the walk leader with final details, including where and when we meet, a day or two in advance of the walk day.