Invermay 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 Invermay

Quest Ballarat Station
Staff polite. Room clean
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Mid City Ballarat
The room was good, breakfast pretty bad, tea and toast was the only good thing there. Bed was comfortable are the room was quiet. Would look for other alternatives next time.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Spacious, well equipped family suite. Very clean and tidy throughout. Friendly, helpful staff. Good food and drink.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Room was very clean with great amenities. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Quest Ballarat
Fantastic location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Invermay

Ballarat North
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Eureka Stadium and Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve.

Black Hill
Black Hill might not have many top sights, but Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Brown Hill
The spas and golf courses are a few reasons travellers visit Brown Hill. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Eureka Centre and Eureka Aquatic Center are a few top sights nearby.

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.

Miners Rest
Though Miners Rest may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mullawallah Wetlands Nature Conservation Reserve and Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

