Ballarat East
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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.
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
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Ballarat East
Victoriana Motor Inn
Staff were very courteous
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
The Eastern Hotel Accommodations
Staff friendly and helpful. Living areas clean and tidy.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Eureka Stockade Holiday Park
Nice park
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Eureka Lodge Motel
Miner's Retreat Motel
Great renovated room
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
Staff polite. Room clean
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
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 Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.
Black Hill
When in Black Hill, you can plan a visit to Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall 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 Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill.
