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Kryal Castle

A replica medieval castle situated just eight kilometres out of Ballarat on the Western Freeway. The attraction reopened in 2013 after multi-million dollar renovations.

Address: 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek
Hours: 10AM- 4PM weekends and school holidays
Price: Adults $35, children $22, family $99
Website: kryalcastle.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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