Ballarat North Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sovereign Hill
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.
Lake Wendouree
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.
Ballarat Town Hall
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.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.
St Patrick's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Ballarat with a trip to St Patrick's Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Top hotels in Ballarat North
Mid City Ballarat
Noisey at times, some unusual guests at times.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Lots of space, good layout, good quality materials & equipment.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
4
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Quest Ballarat
The rooms are great
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Our stay in the apartment was great just needs a little maintenance on the heating and the kitchen as the lights were dull and range hood light not working at all made it hard preparing meals
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballarat North
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.
Black Hill
Black Hill might not have many top sights, but Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bakery Hill
The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Bakery Hill. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.
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.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
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.
