Bonshaw
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.
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.
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.
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
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Bonshaw
Quest Ballarat Station
Room was very clean and the receptionist was courteous and helpful would stay again.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Mid City Ballarat
Clean spacious room. Place is showing its age but quiet and very comfortable. Would stay there again. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
RACV Goldfields Resort
Great room and breakfast. Spa not working which was a shame. Kids liked the games room
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Very clean, close to all amenities any yummy food at the restaurant downstairs
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Sovereign Hill Hotel
I do not know if the TV remote is faulty but I could only receive Channel 7. The fan in the ensuite is not working. No wonder you want the door left open due to Fire alarm issues. The wall heaters are marginally effective if you want the curtains closed. They are not efficient behind heavy curtains. ...
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Quest Ballarat
Just a one night stay. Staff friendly and helpful in a very caring way. Room large and comfy. Great sleep on big comfy bed in quiet area. Bathroom fine and kitchen good too. Be handy for a long term stay.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bonshaw
Sebastopol
The spas and theaters are a few reasons travelers visit Sebastopol. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
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 Tramway Museum or Ballarat Golf Club.
Redan
Though Redan might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.
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.
Newington
The bars and spas are just a few features travelers like about Newington. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree are a few top places to visit.
Mount Clear
Mount Clear is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Sovereign Hill or Gold Museum.
