Visit Ballarat East
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 when you spend time 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
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Top hotels in Ballarat East
Victoriana Motor Inn
Very spacious room, super clean and the lady that helped me check in way extremely happy and nice. Very nice place to stay.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Eureka Stockade Holiday Park
We were in cabin no. 3 and the internet kept dropping out. The reception desk said no one else had this problem, but we did. We were there for 7 nights so it was bothersome.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
Eureka Lodge Motel
Did not have breakfast. AC not used.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
The Eastern Hotel Accommodations
Had a concert, the staff are very friendly. Had a lovely chat after the concert. Room was clean, proximity to cafes etc very good.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Miner's Retreat Motel
Great renovated room
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
East 34
This is probably the best accommodation I have ever stayed in, I really didn't want to leave. The attention to detail was amazing and this was the perfect family accommodation and the location was great! I'm going to book my next stay!!
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2022
Other neighbourhoods around Ballarat East
Bakery Hill
Check out the restaurants, shopping, and spas while spending some time in Bakery Hill. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Soldiers Hill
Uncover some of the top draws of Soldiers Hill like its spas and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Art Gallery of Ballarat or Ballarat Town Hall.
Mount Pleasant
Though Mount Pleasant might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum.
Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
