Bunkers Hill Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
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.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Bunkers Hill
Mid City Ballarat
"This is the 2nd time we have stayed. Excellent location; and quiet. The staff were pleasant and helpful, as usual. The allocated room was on the nose so we were moved, without argument. The bed was comfortable, the TV worked, and there were the usual comforts. The included breakfast was pleasant ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
"The Hotel is modern and very quiet. The Staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed staying at the Quest Ballarat Station."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
"everything was alright"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
"Always an amazing stay!! We’ve stayed many many times; this time we had spent the day in Ballarat at an event and decided a nice evening close by was needed; it was perfect"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Quest Ballarat
"Lovely 1 bedroom apartment Very comfortable bed, effective heating Great proximity, in the city centre, close to Lake"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
"Bathroom looked liked it had never been cleaned for ages. Netting on windows were all torn . Hanging space for clothes was dirty. Only thing clean was bed"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bunkers Hill
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
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 Golf Club or Lake Wendouree.
Lake Gardens
While Lake Gardens isn't home to many top sights, Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Ballarat Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Newington
The bars and spas are a few reasons travellers visit Newington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens, a few notable attractions nearby.
Redan
Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
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.
