Glen Park Travel Guide
Ballarat
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.
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.
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
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Top hotels in Glen Park
Quest Ballarat Station
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
RACV Goldfields Resort
Lighting in bar/bistro very dim at 1900hrs. Menu difficult to read. Also lighting in room seemed quite dull. Staff were terrific and very helpful at check in and out.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Quest Ballarat
Had a wonderful stay at quest Ballarat. Clean room, very spacious. Quiet! Staff were very friendly and informative. Thank you!!!!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hepburn at Hepburn
The serenity. Adults only. Room was delicious & clean. Very romantic. Staff were excellent. Bed was extremely comfortable Great big spa. Separate rain shower. Private views. Outside private balcony. Extra special treats.,
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
The room was clean
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Great stay. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff and good communication. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Park
Invermay
While Invermay isn't home to many top sights, Lake Wendouree and Art Gallery of Ballarat are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ballarat North
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Stadium.
Black Hill
Black Hill might not have many top sights, but Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Warrenheip
Warrenheip is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Kryal Castle and Eureka Hall if you have time to explore the area.
