Ballarat East 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.
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 Ballarat East
Victoriana Motor Inn
We did not use the spa as we are a bit old for that. The only problem we had was using the shower as I found it quite difficult getting the water temp right and the water pressure was a bit low. The bed was excellent and the lounge quite comfortable. The TV was great and had a good selection of channels ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Eureka Stockade Holiday Park
We were put in a much smaller cabin than what was expected from the online photos for 3A & 1C. Overpriced for what received, compared to cabins available
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Eastern Hotel Accommodations
There are close track train and very noise. A lot shoping oraund centre town. Money value for this hotel. Clean room and toalet,also kitchen filed with kitchen applances ,koffee,milk...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Eureka Lodge Motel
The room was very clean and looked recently renovated, pay TV channels were a plus!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Miner's Retreat Motel
Great renovated room
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Mid City Ballarat
Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast had plenty of choice and parking was easy. Room could do with an update and the carpet just outside the bathroom was frayed and lifting so could possibly be a trip hazard.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
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 Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.
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.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
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, Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
