Ballarat Prisoner of War Memorial - 15th anniversary.
The plight of tens of thousands of Australians incarcerated in war has been remembered at an emotional service.
Six ex POWs made the trek to Ballarat to the national memorial... as their ranks diminish, calls are growing to highlight their heroic deeds.
Top 10 Things to do in Ballarat Victoria Australia
If you plan on taking a holiday to Victoria Australia, one of the most popular tourist spots to visit outside of Melbourne is Ballarat. It does get a bit cooler than Melbourne, so take some warm clothes! One of the biggest festivals in Ballarat is their Winter Festival. Here they decorate laneways with colourful lights and have a pop up ice skating ring just off Sturt Street. One of the biggest events though is the Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill. I’ll show more of this in the video guide to Ballarat.
In this video I will show you some of the best things to do in Ballarat for a family, couple or even solo traveller.
This is a list of Ballarat’s top tourist attractions
10. Ballarat Wildlife Park
The park was opened in 1987 and covers some 37 acres of natural bushland. If you want to see some natural Australian animals, Ballarat Wildlife Park has plenty, from free roaming kangaroos and emus – where you can hand feed these cute Australian animals. Learn about koalas on one of the guided tours. Get a selfie with a wombat. Watch Tasmanian devils getting fed. See giant tortoises, crocodiles and alligators. And of course the meerkats! Check out the reptile enclose for snakes and lizards. A great place to take the whole family in Ballarat.
9. Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka
The Eureka Flag is housed on the historic site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade and is surrounded by the scenic Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.
8. The Art Gallery of Ballarat.
If you’re an art lover, this is the place to visit in Ballart. It holds both temporary and permanent art works.
7. Gold Museum of Ballarat.
Gold is what made this town and this museum gives a fascinating insight to Ballarat’s gold rush. If you buy a ticket to Sovereign Hill, you will get the ticket included to the museum.
6. Lake Wendouree.
This is a lovely spot to visit in Ballarat – enjoy a stroll around the lake, stop of one of the cafes or just enjoy the lovely gardens of the Botanic Gardens in Ballarat. Highlights to visit are the Prime Ministers Avenue, Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage, the Australian Ex- Prisoner of War Memorial, the Ballarat Tramway Museum (try to take a tram ride by Lake Wendouree) and the 1956 Olympic Memorial.
5. Ballarat Ghost Tour.
With Ballarat having the reputation of being one of Australia’s most haunted cities why night take a ghost tour of Ballarat at night. Eerie Ghost tours operates a weekend ghost tour of Ballarat. Meet under the clock tower at Ballarat Railway Station for a spooky 2 hour walking ghost tour. Visit haunted spots and listen to ghost stories by the guide. A fun way to see Ballarat.
4. Ballarat Heritage Tours.
Take one of this walking tours of Ballarat, learn about this history of the city and its famous landmarks. Taken by an experienced guide who is extremely knowledgeable about Ballarat history.
3. Bloody Ballarat Tour.
Take this tour of the dark side of Ballarat – true tales of murder and crime that you don’t learn in your history books. A fantastic tour you should do in Ballarat. The tours run at night.
2. Kryal Castle.
One of the more popular things to do in Ballarat, especially for the family is Kryal Castle. Built as medieval castle just outside of town. Fun things to see the knights at the Tournament Arena. Here they joust on horseback and even sword fight. Watch the wizard make potions in his workshop. Visit the Torture Museum or get lost in the castle’s maze. There are places to eat and you can even stay overnight at one of their rooms. I will do another video on accommodation at Kryal Castle. Prices are listed on the website.
1/ Sovereign Hill
Without a doubt the number one tourist attraction in Ballarat is Sovereign Hill. It has been voted Australia’s best ‘Major Tourist Attraction’ multiple times. A theme park set back as an 1850’s gold mining town. Learn to pan for gold in a replica river. Go underground on some the gold mining tours. Watch people preforming chores dressed in period costumes. See how they make candy the old way. Some other popular attractions at Sovereign Hill include the Red Coat Soldiers musket firing, horse and coach rides, bowling, candle making, getting and old photo taken and other street activities. A great place to take the whole family - a great educational experience for kids to learn about history.
During Winter Sovereign Hill has its Winter Wonderlights Festival. This is a specular light show – that for me is a must do in Ballarat. The lights and snow effects make this truly a wonderful show to experience. During the festival they decorate Main Street shops with Christmas decorates, have a band playing Christmas Carols and you might even see Santa. One of the best Christmas in July events in Australia! A must for the family!
Ticket prices are listed on the website.
*All rates and conditions subject to change without notice. Please check directly with the establishments for latest prices and conditions.
TOP 50 BALLARAT Attractions (Things to Do & See)
Best places to visit in Ballarat - Australia by Explore Australia. Video about things to do & see in Ballarat, top 50 tourist attractions in top 3 largest inland city in Australia by population. Ballarat is famous for the the only armed rebellion in Australian history, Eureka Rebellion. So, most of attractions in Ballarat about Eureka Rebellion history sites.
Ballarat has so many famous tourist attractions or beautiful places/sites such as Sovereign HIll, Lake Wendouree, Lydiard Street, Kryal Castle, etc. Ballarat is inland city, so you cannot found beautiful beach here. You can go to Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat Wildlife Park, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka, The Gold Museum, Ballarat Tramway Museum, Arch of Victory, Ballarat Bird World, Eureka Stockade Memorial etc.
You can also visit Bridge Mall Farmers Market, Ballarat Farmers Market, Ballarat Railway Station, Victoria Park, Athletic Club Brewery or looking for beautiful view from Black Hill Lookout. For complete best places to visit in Ballarat - Australia, simply watching this video from start to the end.
Hope we can help you for this information about Top 50 Ballarat Attractions (Things to Do & See). If you want to go to others cities in Australia, watching others city attractions video in our channel Explore Australia.
Things to do in Ballarat Victoria Australia
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If you plan on taking a holiday to Victoria Australia, one of the most popular tourist spots to visit outside of Melbourne is Ballarat. It does get a bit cooler than Melbourne, so take some warm clothes! One of the biggest festivals in Ballarat is their Winter Festival. Here they decorate laneways with colourful lights and have a pop up ice skating ring just off Sturt Street. One of the biggest events though is the Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill. I’ll show more of this in the video guide to Ballarat.
In this video I will show you some of the best things to do in Ballarat for a family, couple or even solo traveller.
This is a list of Ballarat’s top tourist attractions
10. Ballarat Wildlife Park
The park was opened in 1987 and covers some 37 acres of natural bushland. If you want to see some natural Australian animals, Ballarat Wildlife Park has plenty, from free roaming kangaroos and emus – where you can hand feed these cute Australian animals. Learn about koalas on one of the guided tours. Get a selfie with a wombat. Watch Tasmanian devils getting fed. See giant tortoises, crocodiles and alligators. And of course the meerkats! Check out the reptile enclose for snakes and lizards. A great place to take the whole family in Ballarat.
9. Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka
The Eureka Flag is housed on the historic site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade and is surrounded by the scenic Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.
8. The Art Gallery of Ballarat.
If you’re an art lover, this is the place to visit in Ballart. It holds both temporary and permanent art works.
7. Gold Museum of Ballarat.
Gold is what made this town and this museum gives a fascinating insight to Ballarat’s gold rush. If you buy a ticket to Sovereign Hill, you will get the ticket included to the museum.
6. Lake Wendouree.
This is a lovely spot to visit in Ballarat – enjoy a stroll around the lake, stop of one of the cafes or just enjoy the lovely gardens of the Botanic Gardens in Ballarat. Highlights to visit are the Prime Ministers Avenue, Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage, the Australian Ex- Prisoner of War Memorial, the Ballarat Tramway Museum (try to take a tram ride by Lake Wendouree) and the 1956 Olympic Memorial.
5. Ballarat Ghost Tour.
With Ballarat having the reputation of being one of Australia’s most haunted cities why night take a ghost tour of Ballarat at night. Eerie Ghost tours operates a weekend ghost tour of Ballarat. Meet under the clock tower at Ballarat Railway Station for a spooky 2 hour walking ghost tour. Visit haunted spots and listen to ghost stories by the guide. A fun way to see Ballarat.
4. Ballarat Heritage Tours.
Take one of this walking tours of Ballarat, learn about this history of the city and its famous landmarks. Taken by an experienced guide who is extremely knowledgeable about Ballarat history.
3. Bloody Ballarat Tour.
Take this tour of the dark side of Ballarat – true tales of murder and crime that you don’t learn in your history books. A fantastic tour you should do in Ballarat. The tours run at night.
2. Kryal Castle.
One of the more popular things to do in Ballarat, especially for the family is Kryal Castle. Built as medieval castle just outside of town. Fun things to see the knights at the Tournament Arena. Here they joust on horseback and even sword fight. Watch the wizard make potions in his workshop. Visit the Torture Museum or get lost in the castle’s maze. There are places to eat and you can even stay overnight at one of their rooms. I will do another video on accommodation at Kryal Castle. Prices are listed on the website.
1/ Sovereign Hill
Without a doubt the number one tourist attraction in Ballarat is Sovereign Hill. It has been voted Australia’s best ‘Major Tourist Attraction’ multiple times. A theme park set back as an 1850’s gold mining town. Learn to pan for gold in a replica river. Go underground on some the gold mining tours. Watch people preforming chores dressed in period costumes. See how they make candy the old way. Some other popular attractions at Sovereign Hill include the Red Coat Soldiers musket firing, horse and coach rides, bowling, candle making, getting and old photo taken and other street activities. A great place to take the whole family - a great educational experience for kids to learn about history.
During Winter Sovereign Hill has its Winter Wonderlights Festival. This is a specular light show – that for me is a must do in Ballarat. The lights and snow effects make this truly a wonderful show to experience. During the festival they decorate Main Street shops with Christmas decorates, have a band playing Christmas Carols and you might even see Santa. One of the best Christmas in July events in Australia! A must for the family!
Ticket prices are listed on the website.
*All rates and conditions subject to change without notice. Please check directly with the establishments for latest prices and conditions.
75th anniversary of Australian work on Hellfire Pass & Completion of the Burma-Thailand Railway
A national commemorative service to mark the 75th anniversary of Australian work on Hellfire Pass and the completion of the Burma-Thailand Railway was held on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 at the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Ballarat.
Oscars Hotel and Cafe Bar - Ballarat Hotels, Australia
Oscars Hotel and Cafe Bar 4 Stars Hotel in Ballarat , Australia Within US Travel Directory One of our bestsellers in Ballarat! Oscars Hotel is a unique boutique accommodation boasting art décor, located in the heart of Ballarat.
It offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi throughout and a garden.
All guest rooms include air conditioning, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV.
The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer, and some rooms have a spa bath.
You can enjoy an extensive breakfast menu at Oscar's Restaurant with a choice of eggs, sausages, bacon, hash browns and mushrooms on sourdough toast.
There is also a wide selection of drinks at the bar, which includes both Australian and imported beers.
Ballarat Oscars Hotel is a 10- walk from Ballarat Train Station.
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery and Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial are within a 10-minute drive of the property.
Oscars Hotel and Cafe BarBallarat Hotels, Australia
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Legacy of Eureka - The Incredible Journey
The story of the Eureka Stockade is a fundamental milestone on Australia’s road to democracy. The people sheltering in the Eureka Stockade did not want to change the system of government; they wanted to be included in it. They were not insurgents. They were not revolutionaries. They rebelled against vicious treatment by police when all peaceful means of protest had failed. They sewed a flag and built a fence. They fought back. Their battle lasted approximately 20 minutes. However, all of us in Australia are the beneficiaries of their fight today. Watch the program here to learn more about their fight and the greatest of liberators, Jesus Christ, and the freedom that He brings to our lives.
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The Top 9 Largest Gangs And 1% Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs In New Zealand
The Top 9 Largest Gangs And Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs In New Zealand
According to Ross Kemp New Zealand has the highest gang membership in comparison with the population
9. The Rebels
The Rebels are an Australian outlaw motorcycle club which
established in New Zealand in 2011. It is believed that
The Rebels have a presence in both the south island and
north island of New Zealand. According to the New Zealand
police The Rebels are involved in serious organized crime.
8. The Road Knights
The Road Knights are an outlaw motorcycle which started out in 1979.
The Road Knights are active in the south island of New Zealand.
They have a presence in Invercargill, Dunedin and Timaru.
In the 1980s The Road Knights went to war with another outlaw motorcycle
club called The Damned which ended in many violent incidents.
The Road knights have also been rivals of another New Zealand gang called
the Mongrel Mob for many years. In 2008 clubhouse was set on fire and
2 motorcycles were stolen. The police later recovered the stolen motorcycles
from The Mongrel Mob clubhouse.The Road Knights have since expanded into
the Netherlands, Thailand and the USA.
7. The Tribesmen
The Tribesmen started out in 1980 as a maori outlaw motorcycle club.
The tribesmen often wear yellow and their patch is a skull with wings
along with 2 pistons. The Tribesmen have a relativley large presence
in the North island of New Zealand and are especially active in areas such
as Otara, Murupara and Rotorua. The main rival of the Tribesmen is a gang
called The Mongrel Mob.
6. The Hells Angels
The hells angels first came to New Zealand in 1961 and started
a chapter in Auckland. This was the very first chapter that the Hell's
Angels started outside of the United States. The Hells Angels now have
chapters in Auckland, Wanganui, Nelson and Palmerston North.
5. Highway 61 MC
The Highway 61 Motorcycle club was formed in the late 1960s.
THe highway 61 have chapters spread through out the North Island and
and also have a chapter in Christchurch which is in the South Island of
New Zealand. The highway 61 Motorcycle club even have a chapter
in Brisbane Australia.
4. The Head Hunters Motorcycle Club
The head hunters were formed in the late 1960s in Auckland. At first they started
out as a street gang however they later became an outlaw motorcycle club.
The head hunters now have chapters throughout the North Island.
The head hunters also run a successful boxing gym called The Fight Club.
3. The Nomads
The nomads were formed in 1977 by Dennis Hines a former Black Power member.
. The nomads are located in the horewhenua, Masterton And Wellington. In 2009 the leader of the
nomads died in prison resulting in a power struggle within the gang.
This power struggle resulted in multiple shootings and a house
was burnt to the ground however there were no fatalities.
2. The black Power
The black power is the 2nd largest gang in New Zealand. The black power
gang was formed in Wellington in 1970 to protect themselves from
other gangs such as the Mongrel Mob and Skin Head Gangs.
The black power now spread throughout New Zealand and their main
rival is the Mongrel Mob. The Black Power usually wear blue and
their patch is a clenched fist.
1. The Mongrel Mob
The Mongrel Mob are the biggest gang in New Zealand.
The gang was formed in the late 1960s in the hawkes bay of New Zealand but now they
are located throughout the entire country and even have chapters in Australia
. Mongrel mob members are known for their
full face tattoos.The Mongrel Mob
are not an outlaw motorcycle club however they do wear vests with patches
. The Mongrel Mob's main enemy is the Black Power gang which is the 2nd largest gang in New Zealand.
There has been many violent clashes between the Mongrel Mob and Black Power In past years.
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SECOND BOER WAR - WikiVidi Documentary
The Second Boer War was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa. It is also known variously as the Boer War, Anglo-Boer War, South African War or Anglo-Boer South African War. Initial Boer attacks were successful, and though British reinforcements later reversed these, the war continued for years with Boer guerrilla warfare, until harsh British counter-measures brought them to terms. The war started with Britain overconfident and under-prepared. The Boers were very well armed and struck first, besieging Ladysmith, Kimberley, and Mafeking in early 1900, and winning important battles at Colenso, Magersfontein and Stormberg. Staggered, Britain brought in large numbers of soldiers and fought back. General Redvers Buller was replaced by Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener. They relieved the three besieged cities, and invaded the two Boer republics in late 1900. The onward marches ...
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Shortcuts to chapters:
00:03:46: Name
00:04:26: Origins
00:09:30: Phases
00:12:15: Background
00:16:01: Jameson Raid
00:20:33: Escalation and war
00:21:02: Arming the Boers
00:22:10: British case for war
00:24:48: Negotiations fail
00:27:27: First phase: The Boer offensive October–December 1899)
00:27:55: Boer organization and skills
00:31:19: Boers besiege Ladysmith, Mafeking and Kimberley
00:37:32: First British relief attempts
00:42:30: Second phase: The British offensive of January to September 1900
00:55:43: POWs sent overseas
00:57:03: Oath of neutrality
00:57:30: Third phase: Guerrilla war September 1900 – May 1902)
01:00:31: British response
01:04:06: Peace committees
01:04:56: Joiners
01:05:13: Orange Free State
01:06:49: Western Transvaal
01:09:05: Eastern Transvaal
01:10:36: Cape Colony
01:13:29: Nonwhite roles
01:15:25: Concentration camps 1900–1902)
01:18:59: Public opinion and political opposition
01:22:24: The Fawcett Commission
01:26:38: Kitchener's policy and the post-war debate
01:29:54: The end of the war
01:34:21: Aftermath and analysis
01:37:46: Union of South Africa
01:39:20: Effect of the war on domestic British politics
01:42:01: Horses
01:43:22: Imperial involvement
01:46:08: Australia
01:49:34: Canada
01:53:44: New Zealand
01:55:02: South Africa
01:57:16: Notable people involved in the Boer War
02:01:28: Victoria Cross recipients
02:03:56: Final overview
02:07:43: Did the British deliberate on the use of encampments?
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The Second Boer War (11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902) was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states, the South African Republic (Republic of Transvaal) and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa. It is also known variously as the Boer War, Anglo-Boer War, or South African War. Initial Boer attacks were successful, and although British reinforcements later reversed these, the war continued for years with Boer guerrilla warfare, until harsh British counter-measures brought them to terms.
The war started with the British overconfident and under-prepared. The Boers were very well armed and struck first, besieging Ladysmith, Kimberley, and Mahikeng in early 1900, and winning important battles at Colenso, Magersfontein and Stormberg. Staggered, the British brought in large numbers of soldiers and fought back. General Redvers Buller was replaced by Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener. They relieved the three besieged cities, and invaded the two Boer republics in late 1900. The onward marches of the British Army, well over 400,000 men, were so overwhelming that the Boers did not fight staged battles in defence of their homeland. The British quickly seized control of all of the Orange Free State and Transvaal, as the civilian leadership went into hiding or exile. In conventional terms, the war was over. The British officially annexed the two countries in 1900. Back home, Britain's Conservative government wanted to capitalize on this success and use it to maneuver an early general election, dubbed a khaki election to give the government another six years of power in London. British military efforts were aided by Cape Colony, the Colony of Natal and some native African allies, and further supported by volunteers from the British Empire, including Southern Africa, the Australian colonies, Canada, India and New Zealand. All other nations were neutral, but public opinion in them was largely hostile to the British. Inside the UK and its Empire there also was significant opposition to the Second Boer War.
The Boers refused to surrender. They reverted to guerrilla warfare under new generals Louis Botha, Jan Smuts, Christiaan de Wet and Koos de la Rey. Two more years of surprise attacks and quick escapes followed. As guerrillas without uniforms, the Boer fighters easily blended into the farmlands, which provided hiding places, supplies, and horses. The UK's solution was to set up complex nets of block houses, strong points, and barbed wire fences, partitioning off the entire conquered territory. The civilian farmers were relocated into concentration camps, where very large proportions died of disease, especially the children, who mostly lacked immunities. Then British mounted infantry units systematically tracked down the highly mobile Boer guerrilla units. The battles at this stage were small operations with few combat casualties (most of the dead were victims of disease). The war ended in surrender and British terms with the Treaty of Vereeniging in May 1902. The British successfully won over the Boer leaders, who now gave full support to the new political system. Both former republics were incorporated into the Union of South Africa in 1910, as part of the British Empire.