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Sovereign Hill

4.5/5(192 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.

Sovereign Hill
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Lake Wendouree

4.5/5(243 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wendouree during your travels in Ballarat. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

Lake Wendouree
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Ballarat Town Hall

4/5(70 reviews)

Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.

Ballarat Town Hall
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

4.5/5(142 reviews)

Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
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Gold Museum

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Find out about the treasured metal that enticed thousands of prospectors to find their fortune in the gold rush of the mid 19th century at this intriguing museum.

Gold Museum
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Art Gallery of Ballarat

4.5/5(69 reviews)

Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.

Art Gallery of Ballarat

Activities

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Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

NZ$203
Per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Miners Rest Hotel Deals

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$113 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$113
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (230 reviews)
"Manager was really nice. Units are what you would expect for a 3 star motel. Not compliant at switchboard though. Cracked mirror."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is NZ$255 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
NZ$255
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (293 reviews)
The perfect location for a stay in Ballarat
"Welcoming staff on arrival. We had originally booked a studio and were upgraded to a 1 bedroom apartment. Was spacious and clean. Not that we had travelled to Ballarat on the train but Quest Station was right next to the station. And the premises were within walking distance to cinema and to ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Quest Ballarat Station
RACV Goldfields Resort
RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is NZ$166 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
NZ$166
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Creswick Natural Features Reserve and St ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

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$154 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
NZ$154
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (798 reviews)
"I was surprised that there was any bottle water or milk yo make tea. Not impressed"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

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$153 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
NZ$153
per night
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (464 reviews)
"Loved the architecture of the building. Loved using the old school lift. Food was great. Loved our room, we had a Royal Suite and a balcony. First time for me in Ballarat and it was a great visit. Definitely will be back"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Craig's Royal Hotel
Mid City Ballarat
Mid City Ballarat
4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is NZ$147 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$147
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Not modern rooms but neat and tidy, not too much noise from the city around you but you can hear the other guests. Overall a good spot for a stop over or just a place to rest your head. I’d skip the buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

Mid City Ballarat
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Other neighbourhoods around Miners Rest

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Wendouree

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

Wendouree
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Lake Gardens

While Lake Gardens isn't home to many top sights, Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Ballarat Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lake Gardens
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Alfredton

Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.

Alfredton
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Ballarat North

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Eureka Stadium and Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Ballarat North
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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.

Lake Wendouree
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Soldiers Hill

You might appreciate the spas and restaurants in Soldiers Hill, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Town Hall are just a few notable stops.

Soldiers Hill

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