Accessibility

Lifely is proud to sponsor this year’s festival and will provide a dedicated Quiet Sensory Space within the Gardens.

This space will be available for the entire duration of the event and will include accessible furnishings and sensory‑friendly equipment to ensure visitors have a comfortable, calming, and inclusive environment.

Wheelchair Ramps  

• Temporary ramps will be placed around the Ballarat Botanical Gardens to allow access onto the existing raised beds.  

Accessible Parking

• Accessible Parking is in the North Gardens, entry off Wendouree Parade into Zoo Drive. 

Accessible Entry  

• Accessible entry in and out of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens is available at all gates. To access some of the lawns with higher kerbs, ramps have been installed for easier access. 

Information Centre  

• The Information Centre will be located in the Robert Clark Centre. Here you will find staff from the Ballarat Information Centre that will be able to assist you with your festival enquiries and advise you on other places you can visit and see while you are in Ballarat.  

Parent Place  

• During the Festival, Parent Place will have the following facilities on offer - breast feeding location, bottle heating facilities, access to change facilities and a sensory place. This will be located next to Integra Tiny Town.

Communication board  

• View a Ballarat Begonia Festival communication board here.

Feedback or questions

• If you have any questions on the above please do not hesitate to email the team at events@ballarat.vic.gov.au