Magpie
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
Magpie Hotel Deals
Mid City Ballarat
Staff were fantastic!
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Nice place to stay, good facilities. Room was nice and clean but the bed was rock hard, not a very comfortable night unfortunately.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
I stayed at RACV Goldfields resort for 1 night as I was in Ballarat for the marathon. I couldnt believe the size of the room when I opened the door, it was huge, it even had a spa bath! I had to go back into my emails to check how much I paid for the night, as surely I paid much more than what I ...
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Great shower
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Yes
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Magpie
Mount Helen
While Mount Helen isn't home to many top sights, Ballarat Bird World and Union Jack Education Area are some notable places to visit nearby.
Buninyong
If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Union Jack Education Area and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
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 St Patrick's Cathedral, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
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 Her Majesty's Theatre.
Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
