Wendouree Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill

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
Lake Wendouree

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
Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture

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
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery showing interior views

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
Ballarat Botanical Gardens

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
Gold Museum which includes interior views

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

Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

AU$189
per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

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
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

AU$97
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Wendouree Hotel Deals

Ballarat Family Home

Ballarat Family Home

Wendouree
Stay at this vacation home in Ballarat. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Eureka Stadium are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"The group of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for our long weekend stay at this property. Plenty of extra bedding to help us deal with the Ballarat weather. Kitchen is well stocked with equipment and basic pantry items. Ned the host was fantastic with his communication in the lead up to our stay."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

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Ballarat Family Home
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$135 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$135
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Bathromm needs renovation"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is AU$193 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$193
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (491 reviews)
"Excellent!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is AU$181 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$181
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was clean and offered a lovely view, which made for a pleasant stay. However, the breakfast selection was quite basic, and the quality and taste left much to be desired. For dinner, the restaurant menu was limited in variety, but the dishes we tried were flavorful and well-prepared."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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$159 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$159
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (956 reviews)
"A lovely property with a spacious room, comfy bed and a big bathroom. Its right across the street from Ballerat train stn and it was easy to walk everywhere. The restaurant attached to the hotel, is called Lola and was wonderful. Great atmosphere, delicious food and customer service team were ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is AU$150 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$150
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 19 Sept 2025

Craig's Royal Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wendouree

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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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Alfredton

Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.

Alfredton
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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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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.

Soldiers Hill
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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
Ballarat

Ballarat Central

While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.

Ballarat Central

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