Popular places to visit
![Mount Buninyong is an extinct volcano near Ballarat. This is the view from the scenic reserve #localgem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/91d695181b7818905facaf2db9825f22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
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Sovereign Hill
You can study the exhibits at Sovereign Hill, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
![A cool peir overlooking Lake Wendouree in Ballarat. Great for long exposures.
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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.
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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 which includes 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
You can study the exhibits at Art Gallery of Ballarat, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Ballarat. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.
![The glass house in the Ballarat Botanical. The internal layout changes to suit seasons](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.
Buninyong Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 4 February 2025
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Reviewed on 2 February 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Buninyong
![Ballarat Bird world is fun if you are a bird lover. It is smallish and is mostly parrots in aviaries. The free flight aviary is definitely worth it. Sometimes, the gentleman who owns it lets you go in and pet the red tailed black cockatoo #localgem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8e1bcd0a17c3cb52a680f2232bc02091.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Mount Helen
While Mount Helen isn't home to many top sights, Ballarat Bird World and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Mount Clear
Mount Clear is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden or Lake Esmond.
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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.
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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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Mount Pleasant
Though Mount Pleasant might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum.
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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.