Redan
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 Redan

Quest Ballarat Station
Clean, spacious, comfortable. Have stayed here annually for a few years now, excellent standard has been maintained.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Mid City Ballarat
It was good the staff were very friendly the bed was very clean and comfortable great location the room was clean but it could do with some repairs on the walls otherwise yeah I would stay there again
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Always clean and staff are friendly
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Quest Ballarat
Great room and handy location for many aspects of our stay in Ballarat.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Nice stay. Had to change rooms as there was not enough beds for our booking but it was clean and comfortablew
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

The Menzies Ballarat
Neat and tidy presentation.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Redan

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, Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens are a few top places to visit.

Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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 Golf Club or Lake Wendouree.

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.

Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.

