Mount Pleasant
Ballarat
Visit Mount Pleasant
Popular places to visit
![Sovereign Hill](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189876-Sovereign-Hill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8767cc09fd88babb3798143cac300cbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring night scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/190000/190106-Ballarat-Town-Hall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 Fine Art Gallery featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189462-Goldfields.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d268e77ed523d0bb5dee56047fe1f6db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189459-Goldfields.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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
![Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48673980/e5f59b60-26a0-4551-85cf-79e01c1bb647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
![Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46966896/b7b4389b-a8b3-4e2f-ac13-7e3ffed4cb48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Top hotels in Mount Pleasant
![Craig's Royal Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6380000/6375100/6375093/e15738b2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![RACV Goldfields Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1697600/1697570/d416add5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![Quest Ballarat Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56550000/56543400/56543386/e8f7f31f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2025
![Main Lead Ballarat Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/423700/423681/e207cd04_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2025
![Kryal Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7230000/7226600/7226539/af5683f9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025
![Mid City Ballarat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178987/34c1f6c2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Pleasant
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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.
![Sovereign Hill which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189873-Sovereign-Hill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
![Roo snooze at Ballarat Wildlife Park.
Great place for children to enjoy kangaroos and other Australian wildlife.
The kangaroos are very familiar with visitors and will happily steal sandwiches from picnic tables - Yogi Bear style.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/041a4e60f7c7e08a518639ad7b4463ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond Botanical Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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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.