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Photo by Jade Craven
Photo by Jade Craven

Popular places to visit

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

Ballarat Bird World

Enjoy an outing to Ballarat Bird World during your stay in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Ballarat Bird World
Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Sovereign Hill
A cool peir overlooking Lake Wendouree in Ballarat. Great for long exposures. #BvSBlue

Lake Wendouree

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 showing 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
The glass house in the Ballarat Botanical. The internal layout changes to suit seasons

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

4/5(2 reviews)

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
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery which includes interior views

Art Gallery of Ballarat

5/5(1 review)

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.

Art Gallery of Ballarat

Mount Helen Hotel Deals

Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is SAR 402 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
SAR 402
SAR 442 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
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! (380 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, nice and friendly staff, close to the station and centre of Ballarat"

Reviewed on 5 January 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
The price is SAR 326 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
SAR 326
SAR 358 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (558 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 5 January 2025

Craig's Royal Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort
RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is SAR 330 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
SAR 330
SAR 367 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
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! (999 reviews)
"Perfect holidays with kids Lots of activities"

Reviewed on 29 December 2024

RACV Goldfields Resort
Mid City Ballarat
Mid City Ballarat
4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is SAR 290 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
SAR 290
SAR 344 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
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! (1,001 reviews)
"You can't beat the location. An easy walk to shopping, pubs and restaurants. Friendly reception much appreciated after a long drive. Room was comfortable with everything you need at hand. Showing its age now but affordable."

Reviewed on 22 December 2024

Mid City Ballarat
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 SAR 240 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
SAR 240
SAR 264 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (301 reviews)
"Rooms are a little tired but clean and well serviced"

Reviewed on 6 January 2025

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is SAR 361 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
SAR 361
SAR 398 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
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! (872 reviews)
"Beautiful and spacious room. Really enjoyed the stay."

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Mount Helen

The Buninyong botanical gardens are one of the oldest in Victoria and are so beautiful to visit. It feels like you've gone back in time #localgem

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

Mount Clear
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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.

Canadian
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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.

Sebastopol
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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.

Mount Pleasant
Sovereign Hill which includes interior views

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.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Mount Helen

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