Sebastopol
Ballarat
Visit Sebastopol
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.
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.
St Patrick's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Ballarat with a trip to St Patrick's Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Top hotels in Sebastopol
Begonia City Motor Inn
Fairly clean but very old style rooms and bathrooms no utensils or places to cook. Just 1 bbq but was used. No dogs allowed yet there was a yapping dog 3 units down. You get what you pay for.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Club Wyndham Ballarat, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was great, spacious and comfortable, very comfy beds. Suitable for a family of 5. Kitchen was adequate with everything you need to cook meals. Facilities excellent, and grounds & lake superb A great stay, thoroughly enjoyed.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Mid City Ballarat
Staff were fantastic!
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Lots of space, good layout, good quality materials & equipment.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
I stayed at RACV Goldfields resort for 1 night as I was in Ballarat for the marathon. I couldnt believe the size of the room when I opened the door, it was huge, it even had a spa bath! I had to go back into my emails to check how much I paid for the night, as surely I paid much more than what I ...
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sebastopol
Redan
Though Redan might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
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 Her Majesty's Theatre.
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.
Mount Clear
Mount Clear is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Lake Esmond or Sovereign Hill.
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.
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.
