This memorial was built by the Ballarat Rotary Club in honor of the 1956 rowing & canoeing that took place on Lake Wendouree during the 16th Olympiad. The Olympic rings are set atop a boomerang which symbolizes and open invitation for competitors to return.

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1956 Olympic Rowing & Canoeing Memorial

1. Lake Wendouree Rowing Course – Fairyland Wetland Walk loop from Lake Wendouree

2. Ballarat Botanical Gardens – Bench with Lake View loop from Ballarat Grammar

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