Quentin Long is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Australian Traveller Media. Quentin is a sought-after travel media commentator. He is Australia’s most trusted source for travel news and insights, having held weekly radio segments across the country since 2006, and regularly appearing on Channel 9’s Today and A Current Affair programs from 2010. Don't ask him his favourite travel experience as that's like asking him to choose a favourite child. However he does say that Garma Festival is the one travel experience that changed him the most.
Here’s your chance to win a luxurious three-night getaway in historic Ballarat.
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
$700 voucher for a Signature Spa Journey for two at the acclaimed Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa
$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.
Enjoy the ultimate indulgence with a $5,270 prize package featuring the very best of Ballarat’s fine dining, relaxation and boutique charm.
Stay in style with a $1,600 voucher for a three-night escape at the luxurious Hotel Vera, complete with daily breakfast and dinner at its hatted restaurant Babae. Unwind with a $700 Signature Spa Journey for two at the acclaimed Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa, then savour a gourmet long lunch at Black Cat Truffles, including a Meredith Wines tasting and private transport in a 1974 Rolls Royce courtesy of Silver Mink Tours.
Continue your culinary adventure with a $250 voucher for the iconic hatted Mr Jones, a $200 voucher for the stylish Johnny Alloo café, and a $200 voucher for dinner at Grainery Lane, a speakeasy-style favourite.
To complete your luxurious escape, enjoy a $1,200 Webjet voucher for flights and a $500 Rentacar voucher to explore the region at your leisure.
