Lake Wendouree

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Popular places to visit

Lake Wendouree

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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

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
Sovereign Hill

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.

Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery featuring interior views

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.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
Ballarat featuring night scenes and heritage architecture

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
Gold Museum featuring interior views

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.

Gold Museum

Things to do

Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

P7,018
per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Red Coat Parade

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

P6,275
per adult
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

P42,703
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

P34,162
per traveler
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

P5,756
per adult
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

P3,602
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Lake Wendouree

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
4 out of 5
18 Grove Street, Lake Wendouree, VIC
The price is P7,593 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P7,593
P9,030 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (46 reviews)
quality furniture & facilities
"great location close to dining & lake- fabulous furniture & kitchen facilities! Stairs not too steep. warm in bedrooms (no air-con)aircon was living area only needed at least a fan in bedrooms. short on supplies - no soap in main bathroom - no spare toilet roll in ensuite- we did a dash to nearby ..."

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is P8,378 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
P8,378
P9,216 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (461 reviews)
Brilliant!
"Hotel is beautiful and clean throughout, apartment was in excellent condition and was well equipped, really comfortable. Will def stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Mid City Ballarat
Mid City Ballarat
4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is P4,223 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P4,223
P5,017 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great value for money"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
4 out of 5
613 Main Road, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC
The price is P5,371 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P5,371
P5,908 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Room and bed was fine, parking for my room was not adjacent and I had carry my luggage 50 mtrs to the room"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
RACV Goldfields Resort
RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
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)
"Our stay was exactly what we needed for our anniversary. The staff were lovely and surprised us with a bottle of champagne to celebrate, the facilities were great. Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

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RACV Goldfields Resort
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
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! (924 reviews)
"Enjoyed this quirky property. Check in was friendly and it was located easily. Great restaurant located within the hotel - Lola."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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The Provincial Boutique Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Wendouree

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Newington

The bars and spas are just a few features travelers like about Newington. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree are a few top places to visit.

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Soldiers Hill

Uncover some of the top draws of Soldiers Hill like its spas and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Art Gallery of Ballarat or Ballarat Town Hall.

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Redan

Though Redan might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.

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Bakery Hill

Check out the restaurants, shopping, and spas while spending some time in Bakery Hill. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.

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Delacombe

Delacombe is well-liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Ballarat Tramway Museum or Ballarat Golf Club.

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Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

Wendouree

Lake Wendouree