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Entries close at 11.59pm AEDT on 8 February 2026
Discover the elegance of Ballarat with a three-night indulgent getaway — worth up to $5270! Enter now for your chance to discover this brilliantly unexpected destination. Where the past, present, culture and creativity collide.
Discover modern luxury during your three-night stay at Hotel Vera. (Credit: Visit Victoria)
$1600 voucher for a three-night stay at luxe Hotel Vera, including daily breakfast and a dinner at Babae, the hatted onsite restaurant
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$620 voucher for a long lunch at Black Cat Truffles, including a Meredith Wines tasting and transport in a beautiful 1974 Rolls-Royce with Silver Mink Tours
$250 voucher for iconic hatted restaurant Mr Jones
$200 voucher for Johnny Alloo cafe
$200 voucher for dinner at speakeasy-style Grainery Lane
$1200 Webjet voucher for flights and $500 Rentacar voucher
About the prize
Relax and recharge at the acclaimed Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa. (Credit: Einwick)
Today, Ballarat is a UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art and a thriving regional centre filled with charm, energy and originality. From eclectic architecture to world-class arts and culture, vibrant artisanal offerings to a lively restaurant and bar scene, there’s truly something for everyone. Open your mind to Ballarat – it will create unexpected moments and uplifting experiences for every visitor.
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