Title: Newington Travel Guide: Best of Newington, Ballarat Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Newington](https://expedia.co.uk/Newington-Ballarat-Hotels.0-n553248634384062182-0.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)[Newington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Newington.d553248634384062182.Car-Hire-Guide)[Newington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Newington.d553248634384062182.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Newington Travel Guide ## Ballarat ![Crested Pigeon #wildlife](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384062182/896007e6-b1f0-4598-8a6f-c83836f17faa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Crested Pigeon #wildlife](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384062182/896007e6-b1f0-4598-8a6f-c83836f17faa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Newington Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ballarat travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballarat.dx5914) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sovereign Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141969/f0b1d9f4-ffc5-40ef-9fb1-39313b11fe1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sovereign Hill 5/5(1 review) 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) ![Summer nights](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966065/21f62db3-60c7-491b-9b7a-6a0c182db0e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Wendouree 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153768828/7b6bc75c-0a93-4dfb-9563-317d066cc995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ballarat Town Hall 5/5(3 reviews) 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 Fine Art Gallery which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141965/60555afc-4d33-463b-910e-94fe634e7232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Art Gallery of Ballarat 5/5(2 reviews) 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205499/326dd870-6c98-4e22-9c2d-a9856c917f1f.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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Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1697570&PinnedHotelID=1697570&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384062182) ![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 £95 22 Feb - 23 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! (745 reviews) Property was spotless, spacious and it was the perfect location. Staff were exceptionally friendly. 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