Eureka Travel Guide
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 with a stop 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.
Activities
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
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Other neighbourhoods around Eureka
Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Wildlife Park.
Bakery Hill
The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Bakery Hill. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.
Black Hill
Black Hill might not have many top sights, but Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond Botanical Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Soldiers Hill
You might appreciate the spas and restaurants in Soldiers Hill, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Town Hall are just a few notable stops.
- Eureka Centre
- Sovereign Hill
- Lake Wendouree
- Ballarat Base Hospital
- Kryal Castle
- St John of God Hospital Ballarat
- Ballarat Town Hall
- Ballarat Botanical Gardens
- Ballarat Wildlife Park
- Ballarat Golf Club
- Art Gallery of Ballarat
- Eureka Aquatic Center
- Gold Museum
- Eureka Stadium
- St Patrick's Cathedral
- Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
- Calembeen Park
- Captains Creek Organic Wines
- Eureka Hall
- Anderson's Mill
- Ballarat Bird World
- Ballarat Tramway Museum
- Park Lake Gardens
- Lake Esmond