Newington
Ballarat
Popular places to visit
Sovereign Hill
Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.
Ballarat Town Hall
Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.
Lake Wendouree
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wendouree during your travels in Ballarat. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.
Gold Museum
Find out about the treasured metal that enticed thousands of prospectors to find their fortune in the gold rush of the mid 19th century at this intriguing museum.
St Patrick's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Ballarat with a trip to St Patrick's Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Things to do
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Top hotels in Newington
Ballarat Central - Waller House -WIFI & Netflix
Location and general cleanliness.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Very clean rooms the staff were friendly and cheerful. 10/10 Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
Nice setting!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Quest Ballarat
Room was spotless, bed comfy, staff welcoming. Great location - walked out to the local champagne bar, followed by dinner. So close. What more could you want?
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
The room was clean
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Great stay. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff and good communication. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newington
Lake Wendouree
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
Redan
Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Delacombe
Delacombe is well liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Ballarat Golf Club or Lake Wendouree.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
