Winter Valley
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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.

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.

Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.

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 Winter Valley

Perfect Family get-away!
"Was the perfect stay for our family to attend a family wedding.The property was clean, comfortable and well presented.The property was well stocked with kitchen, cleaning and linen requirements.The hosts were easy and prompt with required equipment.Excellent."
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Mid City Ballarat
"Staff where very nice. Great breakfast"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
"The Hotel is modern and very quiet. The Staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed staying at the Quest Ballarat Station."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
"everything was alright"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
"4"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Quest Ballarat
"Lovely 1 bedroom apartment Very comfortable bed, effective heating Great proximity, in the city centre, close to Lake"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Winter Valley

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.

Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.

Newington
The bars and spas are a few reasons travellers visit Newington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens, a few notable attractions nearby.

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.

Sebastopol
The spas and theatres are just a few features travellers like about Sebastopol. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sovereign Hill and St Patrick's Cathedral are a few top places to visit.

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.

