Wendouree
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.
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
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Top hotels in Wendouree
Mid City Ballarat
Great budget accomodation and the breakfast was great. Comfortable bed and room and staff were very helpful
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Great location, very spacious and clean rooms.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
The resort its self is beautiful. The property needs to offer better parking especially for parents with prams being a child friendly property. The games room and arcade were a massive hit. The buffet breakfast was very nice and the actual food from the restaurant was nice too. Only fault would be ...
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Comfortable lodge unitary clean if a bit tired in places with good choice of TV.About 2 miles from the centre of Ballarat but next door to Golden Point pub
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Nice hotel for visiting the attraction Room was sizeable and comfortable
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Limited parking so be early. The hotel has no lift for those with mobility issues.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
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.
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.
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Black Hill
When in Black Hill, you can plan a visit to Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Aquatic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
