What to do in Ballarat

Activities, attractions and tours

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Ballarat Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Ballarat has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Ballarat, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Ballarat with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Ballarat

Ballarat is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Ballarat, and make it a breeze to explore Ballarat and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ballarat to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Ballarat attractions

Ballarat has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Ballarat to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ballarat.

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What to do in Ballarat

Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill

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.

Sovereign Hill
Lake Wendouree

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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Ballarat Town Hall
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery which includes interior views

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.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Gold Museum featuring interior views

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.

Gold Museum
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve

Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.

Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
St Patrick's Cathedral

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.

St Patrick's Cathedral
Ballarat Bird World

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.

Ballarat Bird World

Explore areas of Ballarat

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Lake Wendouree

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Lake Wendouree
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Delacombe

Delacombe is well liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Ballarat Tramway Museum or Ballarat Golf Club.

Delacombe
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Ballarat East

Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.

Ballarat East
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Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

Wendouree
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Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Union Jack Education Area are top sights worth seeing.

Buninyong
Sovereign Hill showing interior views

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

 

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