TO ENTER: In 25 words or less, tell us why you want to win this Ballarat escape.

BRIEF TERMS & CONDITIONS: Entry is open to residents of Australia aged eighteen years or over only. Entries close at 11.59pm AEDT on 8 February 2026. One entry per person and per household. Prize: $1600 voucher for a three-night stay at luxe Hotel Vera, including daily breakfast and a dinner at Babae, the hatted onsite restaurant – $700 voucher for a Signature Spa Journey for two at the acclaimed Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa – $620 voucher for a long lunch at Black Cat Truffles, including a Meredith Wines tasting and transport in a beautiful 1974 Rolls-Royce with Silver Mink Tours – $250 voucher for iconic hatted restaurant Mr Jones – $200 voucher for Johnny Alloo cafe – $200 voucher for dinner at speakeasy-style Grainery Lane – $1200 Webjet voucher for flights and $500 Rentacar voucher. Total prize pool is up to $5270. Only the winner(s) will be notified by email and must respond within 48 hours or the prize may be reallocated.