Golden Point 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Golden Point
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Clean
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Nice quiet room, great to stay close by for Sovereign hill for access. Parking close to room.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Brilliant location, clean comfortable rooms, lovely heated pool and wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park
The room was spotless clean, the amenities were amazing and had long opening hours. The staff were always so friendly and helpful. They were generous and understanding. And even the other guests were so friendly. It's just a great place for kids and families.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
Clean room and amenities, a proper freezer area would have been perfect
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Ballarat Suites
Room was large and very clean. Staff were lovely. Bed was very comfortable. Hotel in an excellent spot. Air conditioner was noisy.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Point
Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Hall and Eureka Aquatic Center.
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.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Redan
Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
