Title: Mount Helen Travel Guide: Best of Mount Helen, Ballarat Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mount Helen](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Helen-Ballarat-Hotels.0-n553248634384071375-0.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)[Mount Helen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mount-Helen.d553248634384071375.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mount Helen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Helen.d553248634384071375.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mount Helen Travel Guide ## Ballarat ![Photo by Jade Craven](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8e1bcd0a17c3cb52a680f2232bc02091.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jade Craven](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8e1bcd0a17c3cb52a680f2232bc02091.jpg) ## Visit Mount Helen Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ballarat travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat.dx5914) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ballarat Bird World](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8e1bcd0a17c3cb52a680f2232bc02091.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ballarat Bird World Enjoy an outing to Ballarat Bird World during your stay in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Bird-World-Mount-Helen.d553248621532608691.Attraction) ![Sovereign Hill](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189876-Sovereign-Hill.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://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8767cc09fd88babb3798143cac300cbd.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. 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Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (538 reviews) Clean, spacious, comfortable. Have stayed here annually for a few years now, excellent standard has been maintained. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=56543386&PinnedHotelID=56543386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384071375) ![Mid City Ballarat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178987/86afd44e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mid City Ballarat 19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC £67 19 Jan - 20 Jan 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. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=178987&PinnedHotelID=178987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384071375) ![RACV Goldfields Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1697600/1697570/cea7f5e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RACV Goldfields Resort 1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC £87 27 Jan - 28 Jan 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! (997 reviews) Always clean and staff are friendly Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=1697570&PinnedHotelID=1697570&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384071375) ![Quest Ballarat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3730000/3723800/3723757/99b70835_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Ballarat 7-11 Dawson Street North Ballarat VIC £91 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (740 reviews) Great room and handy location for many aspects of our stay in Ballarat. Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=3723757&PinnedHotelID=3723757&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384071375) ![Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/481900/481896/ffe603ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre 613 Main Road Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC £74 19 Jan - 20 Jan 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews) Nice stay. Had to change rooms as there was not enough beds for our booking but it was clean and comfortablew Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=481896&PinnedHotelID=481896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384071375) ![The Menzies Ballarat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564100/564005/64a2754f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Menzies Ballarat 5-7 Humffray Street North Bakery Hill VIC £61 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (428 reviews) Neat and tidy presentation. 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