Gong Gong 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.
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.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Top hotels in Gong Gong
Mid City Ballarat
Staff were fantastic!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Our stay at Quest Ballarat Station is a pleasure. Cleanliness and ease of use of everything is more than we are expected. Just fyi there is no water bottles supplied in the room, but ladies at the reception provided us without any hassle. Centrally located. One bedroom apartment had microwave, induction ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
I stayed at RACV Goldfields resort for 1 night as I was in Ballarat for the marathon. I couldnt believe the size of the room when I opened the door, it was huge, it even had a spa bath! I had to go back into my emails to check how much I paid for the night, as surely I paid much more than what I ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Great shower
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gong Gong
Brown Hill
The spas and golf courses are a few reasons travellers visit Brown Hill. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Centre are a few top sights nearby.
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 East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.
Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
