Golden Point Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Point
Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Hall and Eureka Aquatic Center.
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.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Redan
Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
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.
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- Sovereign Hill
- Gold Museum
- Ballarat Base Hospital
- Kryal Castle
- Lake Wendouree
- St John of God Hospital Ballarat
- Art Gallery of Ballarat
- Ballarat Wildlife Park
- Ballarat Town Hall
- Her Majesty's Theatre
- Ballarat Botanical Gardens
- Eureka Centre
- Federation University Australia
- Ballarat Golf Club
- Eureka Stadium
- Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
- Eureka Aquatic Center
- St Patrick's Cathedral
- The Tangled Maze
- Ballarat Tramway Museum
- Eureka Hall
- Creswick Museum
- Ballarat Bird World
- Park Lake Gardens
- Anderson's Mill
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