Lake Wendouree Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a body of water with a dramatic sky.
A sunset over a lake with silhouettes of trees and ducks.
A calm water body with tall grasses and trees with autumn foliage.
A sunset over a body of water with vibrant red and orange clouds.
A group of black swans with red beaks standing on a rocky shore surrounded by water.

Stay near popular Lake Wendouree attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Lake Wendouree Hotel Deals

Palace in Ballarat

Palace in Ballarat

Lake Wendouree VIC
The price is NZ$2,836 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$2,836
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this palace in Ballarat. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree ...
Palace in Ballarat
Just off the beautiful Lake Wendouree, fully fenced, dog friendly, air cond

Just off the beautiful Lake Wendouree, fully fenced, dog friendly, air cond

Lake Wendouree VIC
The price is NZ$402 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$402
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Ballarat. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Eureka Stadium and Lake Wendouree are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"The house was so comfortable and the intention to detail was 10/10Close to town and a lovely view of Lake Wendouee Would highly recommend it"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Just off the beautiful Lake Wendouree, fully fenced, dog friendly, air cond
Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
18 Grove Street Lake Wendouree VIC
The price is NZ$345 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$345
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"The bedside table lamp (Apartment 2) is broken. The space heater warning lamp for a filter cleaning was on. There was NO information comprndium."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is NZ$167 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$167
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hospitality"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Mid City Ballarat
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is NZ$222 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$222
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Front staff didnt feel warm or friendly. Bar staff were great and food was great. Couldn't turn down heating in room and the bed sheet had blood stain on side of the bed near windows. Was too late before notice it. Disappointed 😞 other than that room was clean"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
39-41 Magpie Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is NZ$193 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$193
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Lake Wendouree

Find the best Lake Wendouree areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ballarat Central

While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

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.

Newington

The bars and spas are a few reasons travellers visit Newington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree, a few notable attractions nearby.

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Union Jack Education Area and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.



Lake Wendouree Travel Guide

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