Mount Pleasant
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Mount Pleasant
Mid City Ballarat
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
RACV Goldfields Resort
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Craig's Royal Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Pleasant
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.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.
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.
Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.
Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sebastopol
The spas and theaters are a few reasons travelers visit Sebastopol. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.