Magpie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Activities

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

NZ$119
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

NZ$204
per adult
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Grampians National Park Day Tour

Grampians National Park Day Tour

NZ$259
per adult
Grampians National Park Day 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$162 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$162
16 Aug - 17 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. ...
Mid City Ballarat
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is NZ$202 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$202
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
RACV Goldfields Resort
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is NZ$240 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$240
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
Quest Ballarat Station
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
39-41 Magpie Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is NZ$192 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$192
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (716 reviews)
"Loved the room and staff were excellent."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is NZ$199 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$199
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,020 reviews)
"Advertised as a luxury 5 star hotel. Would say it's a 3 star at best. A tired looking small room, and a bathroom door that we couldn't lock. The reception area had a terrible smell. The only positives were the beautiful bedhead and comfy bed. Wouldn't recommend if you are looking for accommodation ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

The Provincial Boutique 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$238 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$238
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice quiet spot, room and furnishings ready for a refurb"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
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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 street lamp, and signs for a bakery and hotel.

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 neighbourhood.

A lake with ducks, a tree, and a green post.

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.

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, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Union Jack Education Area are top sights worth seeing.

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