The Begonia Princess paddleboat returned to Lake Wendouree in 2012 after being restored by the current owner and currently and is a popular attraction on the Lake. Recreation Boating has long been an important sport and leisure activity on the lake and for many years local schools have held the "Head of the Lake" rowing regatta there. The track around the lake provides an interesting 6 km challenge to walking, cycling and running enthusiasts who complete the circuit in their thousands each week. For serious athletes, the record for running the 6 km lap of the lake is 16 minutes and 10 seconds, set in 1992 by Marathon Olympian Steve Moneghetti. In recent years, it has been the venue for the annual Goldfields Festival and Springfest extravaganza. References External links Ballarat Accommodation and Tourism Directory Ballarat Tramways website City of Ballarat Central Highlands Water Venues of the 1956 Summer Olympics Olympic canoeing venues Olympic rowing venues Ballarat Lakes of Victoria (Australia) Canoeing and kayaking venues in Australia Reservoirs in Victoria (Australia) Artificial lakes of Australia