Brown 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.

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 Brown Hill

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

Mid City Ballarat
Rooms were clean but the facilites were "aged as built". Also the WiFi connectivity was patchy at best
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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

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

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
The restaruant area and food , staff and quality of service was excellent but the room, although clean, and quiet and quite roomy was "very tired" and is certainly in need of a refresh. The bathroon area certainly is in need of a real update.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brown Hill

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.

