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.
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
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.
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.
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
The staff were very helpful and friendly the room was good and amenities were handy
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
Very well located hotel with walking distance to the Main Street of the town! Very new and modern.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
RACV Goldfields Resort
Location
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Room was clean, 2 bedroom unit was lovely. Front door squeaked and we had to get someone to fix it. Power point in main bathroom did not seem to work. Coffee machine leaked water. For a room that is meant to be accessible having chairs lines up all the way to the door of the unit does not make it ...
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
City Views Ballarat
Great location, price and staff.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Buninyong
Mount Helen
While Mount Helen isn't home to many top sights, Ballarat Bird World and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are some notable places to visit 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.
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 Gold Museum, 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 Gold Museum.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.
