Visit Ballarat East
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Ballarat East
Victoriana Motor Inn
Good location and a nice room that suited our needs
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Eureka Stockade Holiday Park
We were in cabin no. 3 and the internet kept dropping out. The reception desk said no one else had this problem, but we did. We were there for 7 nights so it was bothersome.
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Eureka Lodge Motel
Did not have breakfast. AC not used.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Eastern Hotel Accommodations
Had a concert, the staff are very friendly. Had a lovely chat after the concert. Room was clean, proximity to cafes etc very good.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Miner's Retreat Motel
Great renovated room
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
East 34
This is probably the best accommodation I have ever stayed in, I really didn't want to leave. The attention to detail was amazing and this was the perfect family accommodation and the location was great! I'm going to book my next stay!!
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2022
Other neighbourhoods around Ballarat East
Bakery Hill
The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Bakery Hill. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.
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.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.
Soldiers Hill
You might appreciate the spas and restaurants in Soldiers Hill, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Town Hall are just a few notable stops.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
