Glen Park
Ballarat
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.

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.

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

Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Glen Park Hotel Deals

Mid City Ballarat
Very friendly staff. Good location and privacy too..
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
A lovely gem. Kitchen was well equipped and really useful. Beautiful rooms.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Great stay
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Hepburn at Hepburn
Clean and beautiful
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Comfortable lodge unitary clean if a bit tired in places with good choice of TV.About 2 miles from the centre of Ballarat but next door to Golden Point pub
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Limited parking so be early. The hotel has no lift for those with mobility issues.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Glen Park

Ballarat North
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Eureka Stadium and Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve.

Black Hill
When in Black Hill, you can plan a visit to Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Aquatic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Soldiers Hill
Uncover some of the top draws of Soldiers Hill like its spas and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Art Gallery of Ballarat or Ballarat Town Hall.

Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.

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

Bakery Hill
Check out the restaurants, shopping, and spas while spending some time in Bakery Hill. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.

