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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Alfredton
Bell Tower Inn
Clean rooms, lovely staff- shout out to Sim at reception for being so lovely to my friend and I!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Avenue Motel
Room very clean and modern.breakfast was more than adequate,big variety of cereal.great value for money.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
Staff were extremely helpful, the unit was extremely clean. Bathroom was clean and updated.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Alfred Motor Inn
Room was spotless,friendly staff and quiet ,handy location.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
Our second Wuest hotel of the trip. Excellent modern apart hotel place near the station. Good size room, fab shower and great bed
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Mid City Ballarat
Staff were great, room clean and bed comfortable. Well ran establishment!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alfredton
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.
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.
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.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve and Eureka Stadium.
Redan
Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.
