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A new way to explore Ballarat (and win!)
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Hello Reader, It’s Marjie here, I’m delighted to be joining the Seniors in Melbourne community. You may have seen a couple of my recent outings — from a visit to Chiltern to a memorable meal at Omnia Bistro & Bar — and now I have something a little different to share. Recently, I attended the launch of the MONOPOLY: Ballarat Edition at the beautiful Ballarat Botanical Gardens — and I must say, I’m now a very proud owner. What struck me most is how this familiar board game can become a surprisingly practical (and rather fun) way to explore Ballarat. As I wandered through the city later that day, I had one of those lovely “aha” moments — recognising places like the Ballarat Mining Exchange, which only hours earlier had been just a square on the board.It made me realise you could almost plan an entire visit this way. From Kryal Castle to Lake Wendouree, the Ballarat Tramway Museum and the Eureka Centre, many of the city’s highlights appear on the board — along with a few ideas for where to eat and explore next. And a little bit of fun to finish — we have three MONOPOLY: Ballarat Edition board games to give away this week. If you’d like to try your luck (and perhaps plan your own Ballarat adventure from the dining table), be sure to enter below. I look forward to sharing more outings with you soon. Warmly, P.S. Looking for last minute Easter ideas? Read our Melbourne Easter guide here. And don't forget to wind your clocks back on Sunday 5 April! (That's for those of us who still wind watches and clocks!)
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