Soldiers Hill Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Sovereign Hill

4.5/5(192 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

4.5/5(243 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
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Ballarat Town Hall

4/5(70 reviews)

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

4.5/5(142 reviews)

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.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
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Art Gallery of Ballarat

4.5/5(69 reviews)

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

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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

Activities

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Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

AU$189
Per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
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Sovereign Hill: Museum Entry Ticket

AU$49
Per adult
Sovereign Hill: Museum Entry Ticket
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Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

AU$1,150
Per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
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Our pick of the best Soldiers Hill Hotel Deals

Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is AU$189 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (351 reviews)
"Property was well maintained and an outstanding high standard of cleanliness. 10 out of 10. Thoughtful to have complimentary chocolates in room. Staff were fantastic. Thanks everyone at Quest Ballarat Station. Regards Christine and Peter"

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Quest Ballarat Station
Seymours on Lydiard
Seymours on Lydiard
4 out of 5
210 Seymour Street, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is AU$120 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (521 reviews)
Will be back
"It was a nice clean place, with a large space. I only had two concerns: On one of the wooden rails of the stairs wood is being rotted away underneath the paint, leading into the railing to move under my hand. Some of the metal covers was missing in the spa bath. Was a lovely place and very close ..."

Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2024

Seymours on Lydiard
Accommodation on Soldiers' Hill
Accommodation on Soldiers' Hill
Ballarat
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ballarat. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
A great stay!
"The ease of communications, the central location, comfortable beds, great amenities.. Thank you David!"

Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024

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Accommodation on Soldiers' Hill
Mid City Ballarat
Mid City Ballarat
4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is AU$142 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$142
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location to walk to cafes and close to Ballarat airport shuttle service that we were using early the next morning…"

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 2024

Mid City Ballarat
RACV Goldfields Resort
RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is AU$179 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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)
"We were disappointed that we got back from the Cold Chisel concert and the bar had closed 1/2 hour early. I then had to go to the bar to get sugar for our tea that we were having in our room as there was none in the room. Overall though a lovely stylish clean venue with lovely big rooms. The buffet ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

RACV Goldfields Resort
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is AU$175 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (861 reviews)
Beautiful historical hotel
"Beautiful old hotel! Large clean room & very friendly helpful staff. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again & highly recommend this hotel👍. Cafe downstairs serves a delicious breakfast & has great coffee"

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Soldiers Hill

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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.

Bakery Hill
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Ballarat North

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Eureka Stadium and Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve.

Ballarat North
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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.

Ballarat East
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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.

Lake Wendouree
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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.

Golden Point (Ballarat)
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Newington

The bars and spas are a few reasons travellers visit Newington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree, a few notable attractions nearby.

Newington

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