Lake Wendouree

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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
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
Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Sovereign Hill
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)

Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
Gold Museum featuring interior views

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.

Gold Museum

Things to do

Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

￥15,178
per adult
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

￥18,507
per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

￥112,609
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
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Lake Wendouree Hotel Deals

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
18 Grove Street, Lake Wendouree, VIC
The price is ￥20,314 per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
￥20,314
￥24,359 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
"The bedside table lamp (Apartment 2) is broken. The space heater warning lamp for a filter cleaning was on. There was NO information comprndium."

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
Palace in Ballarat

Palace in Ballarat

Lake Wendouree
The price is ￥146,693 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
￥146,693
￥240,528 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Ballarat. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree ...
Friends weekend
"Absolutely amazing building, all furnishings were exquisite. They certainly don’t build them like the Bishop Palace. We all enjoyed this amazing experience."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024

Palace in Ballarat
Just off the beautiful Lake Wendouree, fully fenced, dog friendly, air cond

Just off the beautiful Lake Wendouree, fully fenced, dog friendly, air cond

Lake Wendouree
The price is ￥19,070 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
￥19,070
￥29,180 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Ballarat. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Eureka Stadium are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Excellent property, good location, especially good for the dog with the fully fenced backyard."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Just off the beautiful Lake Wendouree, fully fenced, dog friendly, air cond
Lakeside Bliss | Top location Guesthouse

Lakeside Bliss | Top location Guesthouse

Lake Wendouree
The price is ￥10,757 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
￥10,757
￥22,730 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located nearby.
6.8/10 (7 reviews)
Great location
"Excellent communication, accommodation was spotless, and comfortable. Walking distance to lake Wendouree. Overall fantastic."

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025

Lakeside Bliss | Top location Guesthouse
Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake

Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake

Ballarat Central
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here.The property was spotless, comfortable, and the location was perfect."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is ￥24,716 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
￥24,716
￥27,188 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (490 reviews)
"We love the Quest at Ballarat Station. it is a welcome stopping off point when we are travelling to Melbourne from interstate. We know we can rest comfortably and have a good night sleep. Ballarat has lots to offer and it means we don't hit Melbourne at the end of a long day travelling to face peak ..."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
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Other neighborhoods around Lake Wendouree

Crested Pigeon #wildlife

Newington

The bars and spas are just a few features travelers like about Newington. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree are a few top places to visit.

Newington
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Ballarat Central

If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Ballarat Central
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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.

Soldiers Hill
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Redan

Though Redan might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.

Redan
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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.

Bakery Hill
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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 Tramway Museum or Ballarat Golf Club.

Delacombe

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