Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society

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About

The Golden City Paddle Steamer is the only remaining paddle steamer of 15 which used to operate on Ballarat's Lake Wendouree. The Golden City now operates on a regular basis during summer or can be hired by groups on request. The vessel is moored at Gill's Boatshed. The boatshed has been developed to house a 100 seat restaurant and the Lake Wendouree Museum. the Museum fitout is proceeding and is expected to be completed by 26th April 1998. The Museum will interpret the natural environment of the lake, as well as the family, sporting and recreational aspects of its history. Plans are being developed to return the Golden City to steam.

Our collection

The collection preserves the history of Lake Wendouree, Paddle boats, Bird life, Activities, 1956 Olympics rowing, presented in photo and video formats.

Type of organisation

museum

Opening hours

Museum is open each Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

The Golden City Paddle Steamer normally operates between November until the end of April each year. Public cruises, lasting around 45 minutes, commencing about 1:00 PM operate on most Sundays - weather permitting - leaving from and returning to Gardens Wharf, near Pipers restaurant. Last cruise 4:00 PM.

Entry fee

Entry to the Museum by gold coin donation. Cruise tickets sold separately.

Single Cruise Cost: $15 Adult , $12 Concession, $5 children over 5 years, under 5 free, $ 12 Seniors

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