Buninyong
Ballarat



Popular places to visit

Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.

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.

St Patrick's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Ballarat with a trip to St Patrick's Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Things to do

Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Buninyong Hotel Deals

Prestige Farm Stay ~ Pool & Foosball ~ Yard
Lovely property amongst serene surroundings. All of us, from young to old, enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Staff were kind and very informative.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
Modern and clean.. just perfect for a business trip.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Loved our stay. Games room was perfect for the kids!!
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Very disappointing experience. The room wasn’t properly cleaned, with at least one towel clearly not changed. Amenities were minimal, and overall it did not feel worth the price.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
Nice hotel for visiting the attraction Room was sizeable and comfortable
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Buninyong

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 or Sovereign Hill.

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 Lake Esmond, a few notable attractions nearby.

Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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 Lake Esmond.

Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Sovereign Hill, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Warrenheip
Warrenheip is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Kryal Castle and Eureka Hall while you're in town.

