Golden City Paddle Steamer and Museum Society

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Golden City Paddle Steamer and Museum Society Museum is open on Sundays from 10am to 3pm all year. Operation may be cancelled if adverse weather or Council Lake closures apply.

Paddle Boat "Golden City" (replica of original Paddle Steamer) operates on Lake Wendouree for casual trips on Sundays during summer.I Also available to hire for group bookings. Museum is open Sundays during Summer months from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Paddle boat is available for private hire by appointment, see 'Contact Us' section of website www.goldencitypaddlesteamer.org.au

Paddle boat operates for Public Cruises on Sundays during Summer months between 1:00pm and 4:00pm from Pipers Wharf near Botanic Gardens.

We are recreating the seating from the original GOLDEN CITY PADDLE STEAMER. Iron frames have been powder coated.
21/07/2026

We are recreating the seating from the original GOLDEN CITY PADDLE STEAMER. Iron frames have been powder coated.

NEW DISPLAY OPEN SUNDAYS 10:00am to 3:00pm.
14/06/2026

NEW DISPLAY OPEN SUNDAYS 10:00am to 3:00pm.

26/04/2026

Just a quick note to let everyone know the Golden City Paddle Steamer cruising season has ended and will resume in October when the weather improves.
We thank you for your patronage over the last season and look forward to seeing you all in October 2026

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27A Wendouree Parade
Ballarat, VIC
3355

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