Mount Pleasant
Ballarat
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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
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Mount Pleasant Hotel Deals
Mid City Ballarat
"Yes"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
"We love coming to the Quest Ballarat Station as it is very central to the city and has a lot of eateries around the area, it is very quiet even though you are close to the railway station. It also has great views of the city, highly recommend a stay here."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
"Nice location and staff were very friendly. Good parking and clean room"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
"4"
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Quest Ballarat
"The rooms are great"
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
"Room was nice but was woken at 5am by the train boom gates which rang so loudly through the room."
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Mount Pleasant
Redan
Though Redan might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
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.
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
