Title: Scotchmans Lead Travel Guide: Best of Scotchmans Lead, Ballarat Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Scotchmans Lead](https://expedia.co.uk/Scotchmans-Lead-Ballarat-Hotels.0-n553248634384037073-0.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)[Scotchmans Lead Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Scotchmans-Lead.d553248634384037073.Car-Hire-Guide)[Scotchmans Lead Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Scotchmans-Lead.d553248634384037073.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Scotchmans Lead Travel Guide ## Ballarat ## Visit Scotchmans Lead 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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Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (550 reviews) Helpful friendly staff. Great location. Apartment was spotless and spacious. Comfortable bed and well equipped kitchen. Everything we could have possibly wanted. Perfect stay. Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=56543386&PinnedHotelID=56543386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384037073) ![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 £65 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (1,001 reviews) Rooms were clean but the facilites were "aged as built". Also the WiFi connectivity was patchy at best Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=178987&PinnedHotelID=178987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384037073) ![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 £91 24 Feb - 25 Feb 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! (1,004 reviews) Staff are so lovely. We had a very noisy neighbour and the bed was uncomfortable. The manager kindly moved us to a new and very comfortable room! Bed was so comfortable 🙏 I stay here frequently and always have a lovely time. Ohhh and not to mention the cheeseboard & the restaurants cuisine is spot ... 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Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=481896&PinnedHotelID=481896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384037073) ![Main Lead Ballarat Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/423700/423681/e207cd04_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Main Lead Ballarat Motel 312 Main Road Vi 3350 Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC £54 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8/10 Very Good! (419 reviews) Room was very clean with great amenities. Friendly staff. 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