Title: Buninyong Travel Guide: Best of Buninyong, Ballarat Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Buninyong](https://expedia.co.uk/Buninyong-Ballarat-Hotels.0-n6351933-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Ballarat](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ballarat.d5914.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ballarat](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ballarat.d5914.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Buninyong Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Buninyong.d6351933.Car-Hire-Guide)[Buninyong Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Buninyong.d6351933.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Buninyong Travel Guide ## Ballarat ![Mount Buninyong is an extinct volcano near Ballarat. This is the view from the scenic reserve #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351933/a78b7c14-0b42-4200-bf87-044c5810a408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![De Soza Park is a small park that runs along Union Jack Creek. It has toilets, a playground, and walking tracks of both sides of the creek #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351933/a9e9d6be-a17a-4d15-90b9-3e942db1d88d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Buninyong botanical gardens are one of the oldest in Victoria and are so beautiful to visit. It feels like you've gone back in time #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351933/be5d4c27-81b6-4965-bde2-a424cbbf7557.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Buninyong Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ballarat travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat.dx5914) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mount Buninyong is an extinct volcano near Ballarat. This is the view from the scenic reserve #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351933/a78b7c14-0b42-4200-bf87-044c5810a408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Buninyong-Scenic-Reserve-Ballarat.d623452355543502848.Attraction) ![Sovereign Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141969/f0b1d9f4-ffc5-40ef-9fb1-39313b11fe1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sovereign Hill 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sovereign-Hill-Golden-Point.d6141969.Attraction) ![Summer nights](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966065/21f62db3-60c7-491b-9b7a-6a0c182db0e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Wendouree 4.5/5(2 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Wendouree-Ballarat.d553248621526966065.Attraction) ![Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153768828/7b6bc75c-0a93-4dfb-9563-317d066cc995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ballarat Town Hall 5/5(3 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Town-Hall-Ballarat.d553248635153768828.Attraction) ![Ballarat Fine Art Gallery which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141965/60555afc-4d33-463b-910e-94fe634e7232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Art Gallery of Ballarat 5/5(2 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Art-Gallery-Of-Ballarat-Ballarat.d6141965.Attraction) ![Gold Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205499/326dd870-6c98-4e22-9c2d-a9856c917f1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gold Museum 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Museum-Golden-Point.d6205499.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Buninyong ![Unique & Modern Farm Stay ~ Pool & Foosball ~ Yard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99410000/99401900/99401839/14b6a174_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Unique & Modern Farm Stay \~ Pool & Foosball \~ Yard Buninyong VIC 3357, Australia VIC £565 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly farm stay in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Bird World ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Beautiful, quiet location Lovely property amongst serene surroundings. All of us, from young to old, enjoyed our stay. Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=99401839&PinnedHotelID=99401839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351933) ![Quest Ballarat Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56550000/56543400/56543386/bf85a311_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Ballarat Station Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC £111 2 Apr - 3 Apr 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! (558 reviews) I really enjoyed my stay and I will be coming back Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=56543386&PinnedHotelID=56543386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351933) ![Mid City Ballarat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178987/d56612c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mid City Ballarat 19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC £70 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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) Air conditioning was on the smelly side, no toaster or microwave, had to be hired. No dishes or cutlery, needed to ask for them. Staff were good though and also the in room fridge was incredibly noisy especially at night when trying to sleep. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=178987&PinnedHotelID=178987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351933) ![RACV Goldfields Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1697600/1697570/b1932d1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RACV Goldfields Resort 1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC £91 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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) Clean and spacious rooms, staff was amazing throughout my visit. Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=1697570&PinnedHotelID=1697570&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351933) ![The Provincial Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10130000/10120400/10120373/8cdd198c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Provincial Boutique Hotel 121 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC £109 2 Apr - 3 Apr 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! (996 reviews) Great hotel with charm Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=10120373&PinnedHotelID=10120373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351933) ![Main Lead Ballarat Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/423700/423681/e207cd04_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Main Lead Ballarat Motel 312 Main Road Vi 3350 Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC £55 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8/10 Very Good! (422 reviews) Not so clean I saw spider web at the corners and some black worm at my room but bed was clean. It was not kitchenette and I ask for knife and spoon. Pool wan not so pleasing to use. 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It is smallish and is mostly parrots in aviaries. The free flight aviary is definitely worth it. Sometimes, the gentleman who owns it lets you go in and pet the red tailed black cockatoo #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384071375/2c7f94b9-9bf9-488d-9d52-5f3de85c483e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Helen While Mount Helen may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ballarat Bird World and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Mount-Helen.dx553248634384071375) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Clear Mount Clear is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Lake Esmond or Sovereign Hill. 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