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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
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
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

Mount Helen Hotel Deals

Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
The price is SAR 301 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
SAR 301
SAR 334 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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! (588 reviews)
"Old world charm and convenience of location"

Reviewed on 6 February 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 313 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 313
SAR 348 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (998 reviews)
"Only stayed one night but the staff were friendly and welcoming and the room and facilities great"

Reviewed on 4 February 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is SAR 533 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 533
SAR 587 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (363 reviews)
"Upgraded room fully stocked with a beautiful balcony. Very convenient to the CBD and rail station."

Reviewed on 6 February 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 SAR 214 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 214
SAR 235 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 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! (316 reviews)
"Fantastic customer service! Overed an upgrade on arrival. Very clean and spacious room"

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle
4 out of 5
121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek, VIC
The price is SAR 203 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
SAR 203
SAR 225 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (323 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and understanding. We hope to stay again in the future."

Reviewed on 1 February 2025

Kryal Castle
Mid City Ballarat
Mid City Ballarat
4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is SAR 275 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 275
SAR 327 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Really unique motel, needs a little refresh and breakfast (and cost for young kids) was disappointing, but it's quirky, well located and worth the room rate."

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

Mid City Ballarat
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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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