arch of victory

merri777

What a beautiful Memorial. Stands strong and impressive as a marker of respect for lives lost. It is good to see that the Avenue of Rememberance is being carefully protected as the alterations to the road progress.

jonuske

the arch of victory marks the beginning of a street lined with trees as a memorial to the people of Ballarat who went to the first World War. I believe it has 3,770 trees planted along the 22 km of road. It was opened in 1920. It is most spectacular and a great reminder of those who served for us all

SandydanLondon

The Avenue remains a stunning epitaph to the sacrifice of the ANZACs and the women who laboured from 1920 onwards planting over 3,770 tress to commemorate each fallen soldier. To commemorate their combined sacrifices and efforts take the short time it takes to drive the 15kms of this tree lined memorial.

Natalie1964

You can not miss this on the main highway as it is big and imposing. It is a tribute to our fallen soldiers but unfortunately it is hard to park and get near to it.

Lynniegal

a wonderful and graceful tribute to our fallen and returned soldiers. A greatly loved and respected place to pay national & personal tribute to our diggers on Anzac Day.

Candy-Stewart

Unfortunately, we found it difficult to find a safe spot not too far away to park the car and get up close. It is a case of dodge the cars, not easy if you are elderly or not nimble footed. Perhaps we were just unlucky and didn't find a suitable parking spot. Wonderful concept and very impressive entry to the city.

969tonic

As you travel along the Arch of Victory, it seems like it goes forever. It is a very moving seeing each tree placed in memory of those who served Australia. Beautiful drive

J6042ADkevinm

Arch is amazing, its a credit to the Council of the way the trees are planted and named for the soldiers

dennywien

The Arch over Sturt Street is a pretty arch originally erected to commemorate the soldiers of World War One. It now has plaques on it for all of the wars. It is at the start of the Avenue of Honour which extends for more than 20 kilometres. There is a tree with a plaque for every soldier from the Ballarat area. Near the Arch is a monument which lists the names of the soldiers. If you want to find the location of a tree for a particular soldier, you have to go to the RSL which is in the George Hotel in Lydiard Street. To park at the Arch you need to enter the service road either in Learmonth Road or off Remembrance Drive.

markc619

This arch stands with the best in the world, although small in size it is large in history and remembrance of those who fell defending our way of life, it is a fitting memorial. Beyond the arch is the Avenue of Honour where there are trees planted with name plates commemorating each Ballarat person enlisting for WW1.You can park on a side road that runs parallel to the main road and walk over to the arch.

dorrism2014

A must visit for locals and visitors. A large arch way that leads to the avenue is grand. Well presented and very informative.

MrsYard

I suggest you take the time to get out and fully take in the grandness of this place. Full of history, well maintained and one can easily let your mind wander to wartime images and thoughts. A beautiful impressive and classic tribute which adds to the educational, historic and grandeur place that is Ballarat. Touch the walls, breath in the history and close your eyes to remember . Less we forget.

tinekeys

So wonderful to see remembered, in such a grand and overwhelming manner, those who sacrificed for us.

inigo1954

As a family of four when we went to buy the tickets they said they only had 3 spaces left. So I missed out - but when my wife and children attended that eveing she said there were several spare seats. My daughter (8) could not follow what it was about as the show assumes a level of knowledge of the history not provided by way of introduction. Actual show was ordinary. Would not recommend for the money.

ElizabethP520

If you read the story and history of Ballarat in the WW1 it is nice to visit this memorial.Recently repainted it provides a insight into the mind of Australia after the Great War. Really worth a visit. If you have the time also visit the avenue of honor at Leamonth as well. Off the main road but beautiful old trees and well worn brass name plates. With the Lake inthe background this is worth a side trip if in Ballarat.