Mount Helen
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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.
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.
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
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Mount Helen Hotel Deals
Escape to a unique retreat with Miss Beddy, recently renovated Bedford bus
"The perfect little getaway. Secluded bush setting, spotless, extremely comfortable, peaceful, everything you could need for a relaxing stay or a reset. Communication was great, and everything was even better than I had expected from the photos and other reviews. I’ll absolutely stay again."
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
Mid City Ballarat
"Great Hotel and staff. Central to most inner city spots. Good breaky also :)"
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
"I left my wedding rings in the room on leaving and the staff were very prompt in contacting me and arranging postage back to me. Thank you so much"
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
"We had no phone to contact reception. There was no toaster as they said its a hazard, but yet there was a hair dryer. You could here people in the next room clearly, as if they were in our room. The walls were filthy dirty. There was no couch to sit on."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
"Excellent"
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
Bell Tower Inn
"Upon arrival Staff were lovely, room was clean, had everything was there that was needed. Have stayed before & will stay again."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Where to stay in Mount Helen
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre 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.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Sovereign Hill, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.
Buninyong
If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Union Jack Education Area are top sights worth seeing.
