Golden Point Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic street with wooden buildings, a horse-drawn carriage, and a sign for the Victoria Theatre.
A historical town with wooden buildings, a fenced mining area, and a clear blue sky.
A historic town square with vintage buildings, a sign for the United States Hotel, and a group of people walking.
A historical town with wooden buildings, a dirt road, and a fenced area with people.
A historic street with wooden buildings, a street lamp, and signs for a bakery and hotel.

Stay near popular Golden Point attractions

Sovereign Hill

9.2/10 (820 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.
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Activities

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

NZ$122
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

NZ$209
per adult
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Grampians National Park & Halls Gap Day Tour from Melbourne

Grampians National Park & Halls Gap Day Tour from Melbourne

NZ$264
per adult
Grampians National Park & Halls Gap Day Tour from Melbourne
Goldfields 3 Day Ballarat and Clunes

2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera

NZ$1,591
per traveller
2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

NZ$1,420
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

NZ$1,630
per traveller
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
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Our pick of the best Golden Point Hotel Deals

Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
39-41 Magpie Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is NZ$211 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$211
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free parking, 2 meeting rooms and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (733 reviews)
"From the moment of check in, we were spoilt. The service was wonderful. The rooms were clean and comfortable and warm and quiet. The location was great."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

4 out of 5
613 Main Road Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is NZ$208 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$208
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

4.5 out of 5
223 Main Road Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is NZ$222 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$222
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (805 reviews)
"Spacious room that ticks all the boxes for amenities. Great location. One of the best places to stay in Ballarat."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Sovereign Park Motor Inn
NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

4.5 out of 5
108 Clayton Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is NZ$195 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$195
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury holiday park in Ballarat. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (524 reviews)
"The property did not have Wi-Fi. I asked about this at the reception and they said they have it on repair request but unlikely it will be resolved before Christmas. I understand properties have to undergo maintenance, but there was no mention of this whatsoever during our booking, and I wanted to ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park
Ballarat Suites

Ballarat Suites

4 out of 5
525 Main Road, 525 Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is NZ$230 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$230
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"I was incredibly surprised how good the room was for such a reasonable price. Plenty of room, comfortable beds, clean and new at the time of our stay. We will be staying here again for our next stay in Ballarat."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Ballarat Suites
Main Lead Ballarat Motel

Main Lead Ballarat Motel

3.5 out of 5
312 Main Road Vi 3350 Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is NZ$124 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$124
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (462 reviews)
"Great staff clesn quite room"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Golden Point

Find the best Golden Point areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Golden Point
Learn more about Golden Point
A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.

Ballarat Central

While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.

A waterfront building with a green roof, likely a clubhouse, surrounded by calm water and trees.
Photo by Lavinia Butterworth
Open Photo by Lavinia Butterworth

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.

A small wooden boathouse with a dark blue door, a white trim, and a tall antenna on a pier extending into calm water.

Wendouree

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

A historical town with wooden buildings and a prominent church steeple.

Ballarat East

Visitors to Ballarat East enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Eureka Hall is worth a stop.

A rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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