Glen Park
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 Glen Park
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
Hepburn at Hepburn
Cleanliness, amenities, location
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
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 Glen Park
Brown Hill
The spas and golf courses are a few reasons travelers visit Brown Hill. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.
Warrenheip
Warrenheip is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Kryal Castle and Eureka Hall while you're in town.
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.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve and Eureka Stadium.
