Golden Point
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
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
Golden Point Hotel Deals
Sovereign Hill Hotel
"everything was alright"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
"Close to everything ."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park
"Great cabin"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
"The room was quite dusty. There was rust on the lamps. The heating took A LONG time to turn on (around 30 mins) and I had to call reception who instructed me to set the temperature to max 30 degrees for it to work. But, the very worst thing is that there was NO hot water in the shower. I called the ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
"The room was great, the beds are really comfortable. The hotel was perfect, it hasn’t everything you need and you could actually enjoy a trip without having to leave the hotel - the pool, gym, games areas are great. The restaurant and bar was amazing - several different sections to enjoy, restaurant, ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Ballarat Suites
"Convenient location, wonderful staff, clean, however the bed was a bit hard, and the tv was a long way from the bed."
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Where to stay in Golden Point
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.
