It’s that time of year again, when hibernating on the couch beneath a mountain of blankets starts to sound pretty appealing. But if you’re searching for a way to beat the winter blues, we’ve got just the remedy: a trip to the town that does winter supremely well. The Ballarat Winter Festival takes place from June 25 through to July 17 with a soul-warming line-up of family-friendly activities, epic light shows, markets, huge flying creatures and more. If you didn’t already have plans for this winter, you do now.
Top picks at this year's Ballarat Winter Festival
