Magpie Travel Guide
Ballarat
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
Top hotels in Magpie
Mid City Ballarat
Staff were kind and very informative.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Modern and clean.. just perfect for a business trip.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
Loved our stay. Games room was perfect for the kids!!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Very disappointing experience. The room wasn’t properly cleaned, with at least one towel clearly not changed. Amenities were minimal, and overall it did not feel worth the price.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Nice hotel for visiting the attraction Room was sizeable and comfortable
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Limited parking so be early. The hotel has no lift for those with mobility issues.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Magpie
Buninyong
If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Union Jack Education Area are top sights worth seeing.
Sebastopol
The spas and theatres are just a few features travellers like about Sebastopol. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sovereign Hill and Lake Esmond are a few top places to visit.
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.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Lake Esmond 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.
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.
