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Sovereign Hill

5/5(3 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
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Lake Wendouree

3/5(1 review)

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
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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
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

5/5(1 review)

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
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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
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Gold Museum

4/5(1 review)

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.

Gold Museum

Things to do

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Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

CA $171
Per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
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Sovereign Hill: Museum Entry Ticket

CA $44
Per adult
Sovereign Hill: Museum Entry Ticket
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Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

CA $1,039
Per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
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Scotchmans Lead Hotel Deals

Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is CA $353 per night from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6
CA $353
CA $388 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
"Bed was not comfortable however everything else was great"

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2024

Quest Ballarat Station
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is CA $143 per night from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17
CA $143
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
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! (841 reviews)
"The Provincial is well located in the centre of Ballarat. The decor is beautiful and the hotel is clean and comfortable. Lola's restaurant is very handy for breakfast."

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2024

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort
RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is CA $136 per night from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7
CA $136
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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! (997 reviews)
"Spacious, clean rooms. Great buffet breakfast. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2024

RACV Goldfields Resort
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
The price is CA $125 per night from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4
CA $125
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (503 reviews)
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Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2024

Craig's Royal Hotel
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
3.5 out of 5
312 Main Road Vi 3350, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC
The price is CA $95 per night from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11
CA $95
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
"Good stay."

Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2024

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Mid City Ballarat
Mid City Ballarat
4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is CA $118 per night from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1
CA $118
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was average we got there around 9am and eggs were limited"

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2024

Mid City Ballarat
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Other neighbourhoods around Scotchmans Lead

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 Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Buninyong
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

Mount Helen

While Mount Helen isn't home to many top sights, Ballarat Bird World and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mount Helen
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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.

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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 Lake Esmond Botanical Garden or Sovereign Hill.

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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.

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Canadian

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

Canadian

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