Magpie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A small wooden boathouse with a blue door and a white trim, situated on a wooden dock extending into calm water.

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 Magpie Hotel Deals

Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is NZ$180 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$180
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Room order of smoke and musk. Old building with no value."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is NZ$255 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$255
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (621 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Well appointed room. Very comfy bed. Warm welcome at reception."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is NZ$219 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$219
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"kind staffs"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is NZ$215 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$215
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,041 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to all amenities etc"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
39-41 Magpie Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is NZ$206 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$206
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (732 reviews)
"Could not fault this place at such a reasonable price. Clean, comfortable, well equiped and friendly Reception service. Very much looking forward to our next stay here."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North Ballarat VIC
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$246 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$246
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (803 reviews)
"The place was amazing. It was quiet, impeccably clean and comfortable and the staff were just brilliant. The place is very close to the city centre and very walkable to the pub and restaurants nearby. Easy parking. Honestly, I wish hotels like this were in every town that I visited."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Quest Ballarat
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Our guide on where to stay in Magpie

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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 historic street with wooden buildings, a horse-drawn carriage, and a sign for the Victoria Theatre.

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.

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.

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