Cardigan
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.
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
Top hotels in Cardigan
Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Great little house, had everything but the resort is a bit run down woth the pool in a terrible state.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
The shower floor had had a temporary repair and needed re-tiling as water was getting under the tiles and was squishy. Otherwise, the suite was excellent.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
yes
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Mid City Ballarat
Staff courteous and responsive to my needs, room was clean, breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Overall all good, but needs to repair the fly screen and clean the window.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Quest Ballarat
Lovely staff, great spacious apartment with all the facilities we needed. Super comfy bed too!
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cardigan
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve and Eureka Stadium.
Miners Rest
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Miners Rest and surrounding area, you can visit Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Ballarat Golf Club.
Newington
The bars and spas are just a few features travelers like about Newington. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens are a few top places to visit.
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.
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.
