Mitchell Park Travel Guide

Ballarat

Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill

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.

Sovereign Hill
Lake Wendouree

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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Ballarat Town Hall
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery which includes interior views

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.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Gold Museum featuring interior views

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.

Gold Museum

Things to do

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

£556
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket

Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket

£20
per adult
Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Mitchell Park

Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is £81 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£81
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (483 reviews)
"Very clean and modern. Good size rooms which have good spacious bathroom area, kitchenette and nice king size bed. Booked at last mimute. Check in easy, staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £63 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£63
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The motel is located close to CBD facilities and the train station. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was large, clean and warm but a bit outdated. I would have appreciated an electric blanket on the bed with it being winter. The bathroom needs updating. The dining area wasn't open ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is £89 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£89
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (708 reviews)
Amazing accommodation
"It was amazing short stay, nice clean large, very comfortable accommodation in the city of Ballarat. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, services.. love it, will recommend it to my family and friends. Can”t wait to visit again"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Quest Ballarat
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is £91 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£91
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (951 reviews)
"Good hotel, pick a room away from train station. Cody and modern, most of all clean."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £96 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£96
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
Overnighter
"Room was spacious and comfortable, although shower was a bit small. Hotel was busy but the staff were very friendly and helpful. Good facilities and dining options."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
The price is £64 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£64
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (682 reviews)
We will be back
"Really loved the restoration work, the furnishings and the history of the establishment. Bed and room very comfortable and warm."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Craig's Royal Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Mitchell Park

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Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

Wendouree
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Alfredton

Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.

Alfredton
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Lake Wendouree

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Lake Wendouree
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Newington

The bars and spas are a few reasons travellers visit Newington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree, a few notable attractions nearby.

Newington
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Ballarat North

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Eureka Stadium and Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve.

Ballarat North
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Delacombe

Delacombe is well liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Ballarat Tramway Museum or Ballarat Golf Club.

Delacombe

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