Title: Lake Wendouree Travel Guide: Best of Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lake Wendouree](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Wendouree-Ballarat-Hotels.0-n553248634529643900-0.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)[Lake Wendouree Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lake-Wendouree.d553248634529643900.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lake Wendouree Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Wendouree.d553248634529643900.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lake Wendouree Travel Guide ## Ballarat ![Lake Wendouree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966065/c8df11f1-9f65-428a-ad0d-181de307135f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Wendouree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966065/f8848cba-f86c-4ff4-ad83-db53fa7733b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Wendouree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966065/069ae461-a172-4aaa-b502-be4d259b236a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Wendouree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966065/2c9e0f2b-948d-46f8-a572-cbe9f329eba6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Wendouree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966065/f79aa995-21cc-4a9b-a283-f772b1c47888.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Wendouree Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ballarat travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat.dx5914) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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) ![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. 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Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=114209948&PinnedHotelID=114209948&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634529643900) ![Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15930000/15929500/15929401/fec56c94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments 18 Grove Street Lake Wendouree VIC £127 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (48 reviews) The bedside table lamp (Apartment 2) is broken. The space heater warning lamp for a filter cleaning was on. There was NO information comprndium. Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=15929401&PinnedHotelID=15929401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634529643900) ![Luxury Studio Apartment on Gregory Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23360000/23359900/23359820/19afc0f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Studio Apartment on Gregory Street Lake Wendouree VIC Stay at this apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews) The best Air B &B we’ve stayed in. Perfectly clean, beautiful bedding and comfy beds. Lovely host and close to everything, Hope to stay again soon. Will only stay in Ballarat if this accommodation is available. Thanks,Dianne and Christine Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=23359820&PinnedHotelID=23359820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634529643900) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=23359820&PinnedHotelID=23359820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634529643900) ![Lake Wendouree Wonder](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124160000/124151900/124151802/64c9b720_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Wendouree Wonder Lake Wendouree Victoria £281 21 Apr - 22 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Ballarat. Enjoy a garden, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) The home is spacious and tidy, allowing room to spread out. Location is excellent. Great spot for short break. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Bakery-Hill.dx553248634384072967) ![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) ### Wendouree While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Wendouree.dx553248634383240568) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Lake Wendouree Travel Guide