Title: Mount Pleasant Travel Guide: Best of Mount Pleasant, Ballarat Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mount Pleasant](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Pleasant-Ballarat-Hotels.0-n553248634384072964-0.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 Pleasant Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mount-Pleasant.d553248634384072964.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mount Pleasant Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Pleasant.d553248634384072964.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mount Pleasant Travel Guide ## Ballarat ## Visit Mount Pleasant Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ballarat travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat.dx5914) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Wendouree-Ballarat.d553248621526966065.Attraction) ![Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/190000/190106-Ballarat-Town-Hall.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) ![Ballarat Botanical Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d268e77ed523d0bb5dee56047fe1f6db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Botanical-Gardens-Lake-Wendouree.d553248621526966064.Attraction) ![Ballarat Fine Art Gallery which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189462-Goldfields.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 featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189459-Goldfields.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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Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted baths and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) Not a bad stay. Area questionable, felt if the garage was available.....we would have felt our car and belongings would be safer overnight especially. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=96358465&PinnedHotelID=96358465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384072964) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=96358465&PinnedHotelID=96358465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384072964) ![Quest Ballarat Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56550000/56543400/56543386/1908d5cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Ballarat Station Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC £98 24 Jan - 25 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). 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=553248634384072964) ![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=553248634384072964) ![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 £86 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=553248634384072964) ![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! (737 reviews) Lovely staff, great spacious apartment with all the facilities we needed. Super comfy bed too! Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=3723757&PinnedHotelID=3723757&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384072964) ![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. 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