Lake Wendouree

Ballarat

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Popular places to visit

Lake Wendouree

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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat Botanical Gardens

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.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Sovereign Hill

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.

Sovereign Hill
Ballarat featuring night scenes and heritage architecture

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 Town Hall
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery featuring interior views

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.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
Gold Museum featuring interior views

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.

Gold Museum

Things to do

Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

P7,095
per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

P43,169
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

P3,641
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Lake Wendouree

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
18 Grove Street, Lake Wendouree, VIC
The price is P7,475 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
P7,475
P8,890 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
"The bedside table lamp (Apartment 2) is broken. The space heater warning lamp for a filter cleaning was on. There was NO information comprndium."

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is P5,842 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P5,842
P6,426 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (490 reviews)
"We love the Quest at Ballarat Station. it is a welcome stopping off point when we are travelling to Melbourne from interstate. We know we can rest comfortably and have a good night sleep. Ballarat has lots to offer and it means we don't hit Melbourne at the end of a long day travelling to face peak ..."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is P4,317 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P4,317
P5,129 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay, and breakfast was great too! The speed himp outside the reception area needs to be modified as it hits the undercarriage of most cars driving through to the hotel carpark."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Mid City Ballarat
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is P7,218 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
P7,218
P7,940 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (956 reviews)
"A lovely property with a spacious room, comfy bed and a big bathroom. Its right across the street from Ballerat train stn and it was easy to walk everywhere. The restaurant attached to the hotel, is called Lola and was wonderful. Great atmosphere, delicious food and customer service team were ..."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is P6,873 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P6,873
P7,560 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was clean and offered a lovely view, which made for a pleasant stay. However, the breakfast selection was quite basic, and the quality and taste left much to be desired. For dinner, the restaurant menu was limited in variety, but the dishes we tried were flavorful and well-prepared."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
The price is P5,595 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
P5,595
P6,154 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (693 reviews)
"Always a great stay"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Craig's Royal Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Wendouree

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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.

Newington
Ballarat

Ballarat Central

If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Ballarat Central
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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.

Soldiers Hill
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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.

Redan
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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.

Bakery Hill
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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.

Delacombe

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