Title: Gong Gong Travel Guide: Best of Gong Gong, Ballarat Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gong Gong](https://expedia.co.uk/Gong-Gong-Ballarat-Hotels.0-n553248634384094830-0.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)[Gong Gong Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gong-Gong.d553248634384094830.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gong Gong Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gong-Gong.d553248634384094830.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gong Gong Travel Guide ## Ballarat ## Visit Gong Gong Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ballarat travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat.dx5914) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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 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) ![Lake Wendouree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966065/21f62db3-60c7-491b-9b7a-6a0c182db0e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Wendouree-Ballarat.d553248621526966065.Attraction) ![Ballarat Town Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153768828/7b6bc75c-0a93-4dfb-9563-317d066cc995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Town-Hall-Ballarat.d553248635153768828.Attraction) ![Art Gallery of Ballarat](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 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](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) ![St Patrick's Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635823464008/aaa1550b-83a0-4bc6-bfc6-2fd9477cfa39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Patricks-Cathedral-Ballarat-Central.d553248635823464008.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Gong Gong ![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 1 Apr - 2 Apr 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! (1,002 reviews) Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast had plenty of choice and parking was easy. Room could do with an update and the carpet just outside the bathroom was frayed and lifting so could possibly be a trip hazard. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=178987&PinnedHotelID=178987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384094830) ![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 £107 13 Apr - 14 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! (559 reviews) Perfect spot with ease of walking to restaurants and pubs. Great rooms and friendly staff Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=56543386&PinnedHotelID=56543386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384094830) ![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 £82 14 Apr - 15 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! (1,001 reviews) Clean and spacious rooms, staff was amazing throughout my visit. Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=1697570&PinnedHotelID=1697570&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384094830) ![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 £82 19 Apr - 20 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=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=10120373&PinnedHotelID=10120373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384094830) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £55 22 Apr - 23 Apr 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. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=423681&PinnedHotelID=423681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384094830) ![Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/481900/481896/cf46f523_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre 613 Main Road Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC £90 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! 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