Mount Helen 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.
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.
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.
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 Mount Helen
Escape to a unique retreat with Miss Beddy, recently renovated Bedford bus
We had a wonderful stay at Miss Beddy Bus. Such a unique and charming place, surrounded by nature and so peaceful — it felt like a proper escape from the city.The bus itself was beautifully set up: cosy, clean, and thoughtfully styled with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We loved the ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Lovely hotel with modern amenities. Nice pub only a block away for a great meal. Lively staff. Complimentary mints and bottled water on arrival.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
Nice setting!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Quest Ballarat
Property was spotless, spacious and it was the perfect location. Staff were exceptionally friendly. Special thanks to Grace 🙂
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Mid City Ballarat
It was good the staff were very friendly the bed was very clean and comfortable great location the room was clean but it could do with some repairs on the walls otherwise yeah I would stay there again
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Access late at night was a breeze with the hotels great communication and facilities. A lovely hotel! Just wish my stay was longer.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Helen
Buninyong
If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Union Jack Education Area are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Magpie
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Magpie and surrounding area, you can visit Ballarat Bird World and Sovereign Hill.
Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sebastopol
The spas and theatres are just a few features travellers like about Sebastopol. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill are a few top places to visit.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
