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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.

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.

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.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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.
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
Lovely quiet area in close proximity to expansive walking areas. The house was comfortable, if a little dated, and the secure garden was a wonderful treat for our dogs.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
We were checked in by Julia, who went above and beyond to make my family feel welcome. The room was beautiful and clean. Excellent size bathroom, great addition with the washer and dryer. I was really pleased with the whole experience and will certainly book here again in the future, and recommend ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Staff were great, room clean and bed comfortable. Well ran establishment!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
Lovely hotel, great staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Room was good size
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Sovereign Park Motor Inn
Breakfast was perfect. Good coffee. Good value as well. Dining was super convenient because of the direct connection between the motel and the Red Lion Hotel next door. I could not get the TV connected to the internet (maybe instructions would help). Otherwise really excellent service, spotless and ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025


