Ballarat North Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill

4.5/5(192 reviews)

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.

Sovereign Hill
Lake Wendouree

Lake Wendouree

4.5/5(243 reviews)

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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture

Ballarat Town Hall

4/5(70 reviews)

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 Town Hall
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery showing interior views

Art Gallery of Ballarat

4.5/5(69 reviews)

Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

4.5/5(142 reviews)

Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Gold Museum which includes interior views

Gold Museum

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Find out about the treasured metal that enticed thousands of prospectors to find their fortune in the gold rush of the mid 19th century at this intriguing museum.

Gold Museum

Activities

Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

NZ$204
per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

NZ$1,242
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

NZ$105
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Ballarat North Hotel Deals

The Stanley. Huge Entertainer. Pool table/table tennis mins from main street.
The Stanley. Huge Entertainer. Pool table/table tennis mins from main street.
Soldiers Hill
The price is NZ$564 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$564
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a pool table. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Eureka Stadium are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
Get away
"Easy to locate. Central to everything. Great set up. It was advertised with hot tub. That was the only disappointment. However it did not damper our weekend away. 8 females & all work colleagues. We were all very comfortable with the accomadation. Jenny was contactable & answered all my enquiries. ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

The Stanley. Huge Entertainer. Pool table/table tennis mins from main street.
Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is NZ$268 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$268
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (453 reviews)
"All good except both of us were too cold at nites! Bedding not warm enough and our feet were cold. Any future stays at Quest we will seek better bedding. Cheers"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Mid City Ballarat
Mid City Ballarat
4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is NZ$139 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$139
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"A well maintained motel. Young man at reception was very helpful & professional. Cost at $329,00 for a single night was excessive. We stayed only after finding that all places at a more reasonable price had no vacancies. The excessively high price was the only negative"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
4 out of 5
613 Main Road, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$171 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$171
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Was a great service all round & very comfy and clean room"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is NZ$190 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$190
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
"This is a nice converted old pub with renovated rooms that a cozy and comfortable. Great for a quick trip and and overnight stay - 2 max but not really much nolonger. The only downside for me was that the room was tiny. Double bed in the corner. So too small for more than one person. very small cupboard ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort
RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is NZ$207 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$207
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"excellent staff freindly and helpfull"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballarat North

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Soldiers Hill

You might appreciate the spas and restaurants in Soldiers Hill, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Town Hall are just a few notable stops.

Soldiers Hill
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Black Hill

Black Hill might not have many top sights, but Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Black Hill
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Bakery Hill

The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Bakery Hill. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Bakery Hill
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Ballarat East

Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Hall and Eureka Aquatic Center.

Ballarat East
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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.

Lake Wendouree
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Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

Wendouree

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