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

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

P42,361
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

P6,962
per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

P2,910
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 P7,417 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
P7,417
P8,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Tramway Museum are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
"Close to Lake and walking track."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
The price is P5,049 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
P5,049
P5,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (584 reviews)
"Great place and added bonus we got a free room upgrade!"

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025

Craig's Royal Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort
RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is P5,742 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
P5,742
P6,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Was a nice stay"

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is P9,537 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
P9,537
P10,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 7 - Feb 8
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! (395 reviews)
"Lovely clean room in a great location but take your earplugs. Can hear people in next room due to what would be an interconnecting door. Also very close to the train which is handy but comes with train noises"

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
3.5 out of 5
312 Main Road Vi 3350, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC
The price is P3,465 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
P3,465
P3,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (315 reviews)
Pleasantly surprised, would stay again.
"We just needed an overnight stay and was apprehensive due to the photos and the price but were pleasantly surprised when we got there. We were upgraded to queen bed and smart TV. Room was very clean, well presented, plenty of fresh towels, bathroom supplies and tea and coffee. Bed and pillows were ..."

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle
4 out of 5
121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek, VIC
The price is P3,947 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
P3,947
P4,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Leigh Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kryal Castle and Mount Warrenheip Flora ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (322 reviews)
"Like: Loved staying in a castle room complete with tapestry on the wall. Enjoyed the free complimentary continental breakfast and free admission to the theme park. It was super hot on the day we explored the castle so it was nice to be able to go back to an air-conditioned room to cool down and have ..."

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025

Kryal Castle
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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.

Soldiers Hill
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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.

Bakery Hill
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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 McNulty Drive Reserve.

Wendouree

Lake Wendouree