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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Cardigan Hotel Deals
Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
Great little house, had everything but the resort is a bit run down woth the pool in a terrible state.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
Helpful friendly staff. Great location. Apartment was spotless and spacious. Comfortable bed and well equipped kitchen. Everything we could have possibly wanted. Perfect stay.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Mid City Ballarat
Rooms were clean but the facilites were "aged as built". Also the WiFi connectivity was patchy at best
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
Staff are so lovely. We had a very noisy neighbour and the bed was uncomfortable. The manager kindly moved us to a new and very comfortable room! Bed was so comfortable 🙏 I stay here frequently and always have a lovely time. Ohhh and not to mention the cheeseboard & the restaurants cuisine is spot ...
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
The restaruant area and food , staff and quality of service was excellent but the room, although clean, and quiet and quite roomy was "very tired" and is certainly in need of a refresh. The bathroon area certainly is in need of a real update.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Room was very clean with great amenities. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Cardigan
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.
Newington
The bars and spas are just a few features travelers like about Newington. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens are a few top places to visit.
Delacombe
Delacombe is well-liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Ballarat Golf Club or Lake Wendouree.
Lake Wendouree
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
Redan
Though Redan might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
