Cardigan Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
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
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Top hotels in Cardigan
Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park
"Excellent park, very central to everything we needed to see in Ballarat. Only downside (which is quite a big one) the mosquito screens are needing replaced as a result out cabin was filled with mosquitoes. Resulting inis getting so many bites all over our body. Also the floors needed to be ..."
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Mid City Ballarat
"Good parking and staff"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
"The Hotel is modern and very quiet. The Staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed staying at the Quest Ballarat Station."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
"everything was alright"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
"Friendly and obliging staff"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Quest Ballarat
"Lovely 1 bedroom apartment Very comfortable bed, effective heating Great proximity, in the city centre, close to Lake"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Where to stay in Cardigan
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
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.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Sovereign Hill, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
