Lake Wendouree

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A sunset over a body of water with a dramatic sky.
A sunset over a lake with silhouettes of trees and ducks.
A calm water body with tall grasses and trees with autumn foliage.
A sunset over a body of water with vibrant red and orange clouds.
A group of black swans with red beaks standing on a rocky shore surrounded by water.

Stay near popular Lake Wendouree attractions

Lake Wendouree

9.2/5 (1,041 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

P7,240
per adult
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

P4,241
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

P47,981
per traveler
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery 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 P9,248 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
P9,248
P10,997 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (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
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is P4,805 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
P4,805
P5,708 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Breakfast was great Parking good but carpark a little tight"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is P7,230 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
P7,230
P7,953 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (590 reviews)
"Wonderful as always."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is P6,192 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P6,192
P6,812 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
39-41 Magpie Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is P6,261 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
P6,261
P6,887 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free parking, 2 meeting rooms, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (701 reviews)
"We had no phone to contact reception. There was no toaster as they said its a hazard, but yet there was a hair dryer. You could here people in the next room clearly, as if they were in our room. The walls were filthy dirty. There was no couch to sit on."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
Bell Tower Inn

Bell Tower Inn

3.5 out of 5
1845 Sturt Street Alfredton VIC
The price is P5,535 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P5,535
P6,089 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (809 reviews)
"Easy access"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Bell Tower Inn
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Where to stay in Lake Wendouree

Find the best Lake Wendouree areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.

Ballarat Central

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

A historic street with wooden buildings, a street lamp, and signs for a bakery and hotel.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Golden Point (Ballarat) is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Sovereign Hill, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

A rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
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Open Photo by Jade Craven

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Union Jack Education Area are top sights worth seeing.

A lake with ducks, a tree, and a green post.

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.

Lake Wendouree