{"id":1034,"date":"2026-05-14T16:52:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T06:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baps.stoke1.dev\/victorian-sheep-show\/?page_id=1034"},"modified":"2026-05-15T09:52:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:52:16","slug":"getting-there","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/baps.stoke1.dev\/victorian-sheep-show\/getting-there\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting There"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1034\" class=\"elementor elementor-1034\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06b6b17 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06b6b17\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbe56b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cbe56b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de9da5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2de9da5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21a0b87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-sp-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"21a0b87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"sp-breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66ed6ca elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66ed6ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To make your visit smooth and stress-free, the Ballarat Show offers convenient Park &amp; Ride services from key locations around the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7353ebb e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7353ebb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c2de7c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8c2de7c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e31b595 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e31b595\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6735a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6735a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shuttle Bus<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2555b75 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2555b75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To make your visit smooth and stress-free, the Ballarat Show offers convenient Park &amp; Ride services from key locations around the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-826836c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"826836c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-840f914 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"840f914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/baps.stoke1.dev\/ballaratshow\/volunteer\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Download Bus Schedule<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f877b16 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f877b16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Bus Stop Locations<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8bba5d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8bba5d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36e9ccb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36e9ccb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-598a583388b88\" data-node=\"598a583388b88\"><div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-rich-text\"><p><strong>Shuttle Bus Locations<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Coffee+Palace+Ln,+Ballarat+Central+VIC+3350\/@-37.5596026,143.8569014,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ad14456462c5fef:0x81f76368001cac27!8m2!3d-37.5596026!4d143.8594763!16s%2Fg%2F12vrvy8n6?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ballarat City\u00a0<\/strong>(Coffee Palace Lane in Mair Street, also accessible from the rear of the Ballarat Train Station)<\/a><\/em><\/li><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Creswick+Rd%2FNorman+St\/@-37.5349508,143.8230309,14.78z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ad1443ef36dc7af:0x7285c2bbb2afe91d!8m2!3d-37.5350131!4d143.8476028!16s%2Fg%2F11c0ws3xqy?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Creswick Road\/Norman Street Bus Stop<\/strong>\u00a0(Located on Norman Street &#8211; Bus Stop ID 35057<\/a><\/em>)<\/li><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/maps\/place\/Wendoureee+Train+Station\/@-37.5396444,143.817739,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ad1433f8c54c88d:0x2aef4b0ce14b9156!8m2!3d-37.5396444!4d143.8203139!16s%2Fg%2F11v59f_pys?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wendouree\u00a0<\/strong>(Wendouree Train Station Bus Bay)<\/a><\/em><\/li><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Ballarat+Showgrounds+and+Events+Centre\/@-37.5061246,143.8442932,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ad1444104631ba1:0x7dbb4358a21d5ba4!8m2!3d-37.5061246!4d143.8468681!16s%2Fg%2F11bvvx2rwv?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ballarat Showgrounds &amp; Events Centre\u00a0<\/strong>(6 Rose Hill Road, Mount Rowan)<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>These designated stops provide a regular ongoing bus service to the new Ballarat Showgrounds &amp; Events Centre at 6 Rose Hill Road, Mount Rowan, Ballarat, Victoria.<\/p><p>Return shuttles will run continuously throughout the day.<\/p><p>Check the schedule for the times.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Tips for a Smooth Ride<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Arrive early to secure parking, especially on Saturday.<\/li><li>No booking required, just show up and hop on.<\/li><li>Keep an eye out for clearly marked \u201cBallarat Show Shuttle\u201d signs.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a77eb88 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a77eb88\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8d7d14 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d8d7d14\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-478d45e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"478d45e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your Travel Guide<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-598a5d1 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"598a5d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The 2025 Ballarat Show is held at the new Ballarat Showgrounds &amp; Events Centre, located at\u00a0<strong>6 Rose Hill Rd, Mount Rowan, Ballarat, Victoria<\/strong>.\u00a0 Whether you&#8217;re driving, cycling, catching a bus, or using rideshare, here\u2019s how to get there:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70fc53b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70fc53b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e6d092 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e6d092\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-598a583388b88\" data-node=\"598a583388b88\"><div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-rich-text\"><p><strong>By Car<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>From Ballarat CBD:<\/strong>\u00a0Head north via Creswick Road and follow the signs to Midland Highway. Turn onto Rose Hill Roda, parking attendants will guide you to the designated parking areas.<\/li><li><strong>Parking:<\/strong>\u00a0Limited free on-site parking is available. Follow signage and staff directions for smooth entry.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>By Bike<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The Showgrounds are bike-accessible via local cycling paths from Ballarat North and Wendouree.<\/li><li><strong>Bike Parking:<\/strong>\u00a0Secure bike racks are available near the Main Entrance via Gate 4. Don\u2019t forget your lock!<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>By Rideshare or Taxi<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Rideshare services like Uber and DiDi are available throughout Ballarat.<\/li><li><strong>Drop-off Zone:<\/strong>\u00a0A clearly marked rideshare and taxi area will be available, with\u00a0<strong>entry through Gate 3<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>exit via Gate 2<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure smooth access and efficient pickup.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>By Train<\/strong><\/p><p>Travelling by train is a convenient and scenic way to reach the Ballarat Showgrounds &amp; Events Centre.<\/p><p><strong>From Melbourne or Regional Victoria<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>V\/Line Services<\/strong>\u00a0run regularly between\u00a0<strong>Southern Cross Station (Melbourne)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Ballarat Station<\/strong>.<\/li><li>The journey takes approximately\u00a0<strong>90 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0from Melbourne.<\/li><li>Check the latest timetables and ticket options at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vline.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V\/Line<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>From Train Ballarat Station to the Showgrounds<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Once you arrive at\u00a0<strong>Ballarat Station<\/strong>, you can:<ul><li>Catch a\u00a0<strong>connecting bus<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>rideshare<\/strong>\u00a0to the Showgrounds (approximately 10\u201315 minutes).<\/li><li>Use the free\u00a0<strong>Park &amp; Ride<\/strong>\u00a0service from the station\u2019s designated shuttle stop on\u00a0<strong>Lydiard Street North<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Take a\u00a0<strong>taxi<\/strong>\u00a0from the station\u2019s rank directly to\u00a0<strong>6 Rose Hill Road, Mount Rowan<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home To make your visit smooth and stress-free, the Ballarat Show offers convenient Park &amp; Ride services from key locations around the city. 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