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$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$203
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$251
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$1,561
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$1,378
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$1,582
per traveller
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
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Our pick of the best Magpie Hotel Deals

RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is NZ$290 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$290
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Fabulous break away, loads to do.."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is NZ$173 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$173
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is NZ$261 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$261
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (606 reviews)
"Exceptionally friendly & helpful staff; new facilities & super clean. Great position to shops, restaurants & attractions."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

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$199 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$199
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (721 reviews)
"The staff were amazing and very helpful"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 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$208 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$208
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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! (1,030 reviews)
"Very friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room, conveniently located. Our favourite place to stay in Ballarat."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South Ballarat VIC
The price is NZ$187 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$187
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (790 reviews)
"Great old Hotel, kept beautifully, staff so freindly and helpful. Will be back!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Craig's Royal Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Magpie

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A historic building with a clock tower, a large tree with green leaves, and a street with moving traffic lights.

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)

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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