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Popular places to visit

Ballarat Bird world is fun if you are a bird lover. It is smallish and is mostly parrots in aviaries. The free flight aviary is definitely worth it. Sometimes, the gentleman who owns it lets you go in and pet the red tailed black cockatoo #localgem

Ballarat Bird World

Enjoy an outing to Ballarat Bird World during your stay in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Ballarat Bird World
Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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
A cool peir overlooking Lake Wendouree in Ballarat. Great for long exposures. #BvSBlue

Lake Wendouree

4.5/5(2 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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat showing 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 which includes interior views

Art Gallery of Ballarat

5/5(1 review)

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
The glass house in the Ballarat Botanical. The internal layout changes to suit seasons

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

4/5(2 reviews)

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

Mount Helen Hotel Deals

Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is ₩172,623 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
₩172,623
₩189,885 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 ₩104,696 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
₩104,696
₩124,379 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! (1,008 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 ₩141,716 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
₩141,716
₩155,888 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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! (957 reviews)
"Convenience to city"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is ₩150,008 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
₩150,008
₩165,009 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely room for 5 people, nice bath tab, very clean, nice view from the balcony. The staff were all nice. Good for kids staying as well. They enjoyed. Thank you so much."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is ₩135,686 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
₩135,686
₩149,255 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is ₩157,462 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
₩157,462
₩173,208 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (712 reviews)
"Ideal location for our activities. Clean, spacious and friendly, helpful staff"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Quest Ballarat
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Other neighborhoods around Mount Helen

The Buninyong botanical gardens are one of the oldest in Victoria and are so beautiful to visit. It feels like you've gone back in time #localgem

Buninyong

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

Buninyong
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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 Sovereign Hill or Gold Museum.

Mount Clear
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Canadian

Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Canadian
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Sebastopol

The spas and theaters are a few reasons travelers visit Sebastopol. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.

Sebastopol
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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.

Mount Pleasant
Sovereign Hill which includes interior views

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.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

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