Lake Wendouree Travel Guide

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A sunset over a body of water with a dramatic sky.
A sunset over a lake with silhouettes of trees and ducks.
A calm water body with tall grasses and trees with autumn foliage.
A sunset over a body of water with vibrant red and orange clouds.
A group of black swans with red beaks standing on a rocky shore surrounded by water.

Stay near popular Lake Wendouree attractions

Lake Wendouree

9.2/10 (1,041 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Rp2.123.077
per adult
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Rp1.243.696
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Private Ballarat and Wildlife Tour

Private Ballarat and Wildlife Tour

Rp10.050.070
per traveller
Private Ballarat and Wildlife Tour
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Top hotels in Lake Wendouree

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
18 Grove Street Lake Wendouree VIC
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.823.805 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp2.823.805
Rp3.358.059 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"The bedside table lamp (Apartment 2) is broken. The space heater warning lamp for a filter cleaning was on. There was NO information comprndium."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is Rp1.437.279 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.437.279
Rp1.707.487 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms are ok. Old fashioned, could do with an update. Staff very good."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Mid City Ballarat
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is Rp1.955.849 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.955.849
Rp2.151.434 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is Rp2.193.862 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.193.862
Rp2.413.248 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Quest Ballarat Station
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
39-41 Magpie Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is Rp1.790.206 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.790.206
Rp1.969.176 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free parking, 2 meeting rooms and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (716 reviews)
"Loved the room and staff were excellent."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is Rp1.945.501 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.945.501
Rp2.140.051 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Beautiful atmosphere. It even smelled fantastic. Comfy bed, large spa and seperate lounge. Very homely. Would defiantly recommend! My wife was very happy!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
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Where to stay in Lake Wendouree

Find the best Lake Wendouree areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.

Ballarat Central

While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.

A historic street with wooden buildings, a street lamp, and signs for a bakery and hotel.

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.

A lake with ducks, a tree, and a green post.

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.

A rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Union Jack Education Area and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

A bird with a crest, pink feet, and striped wings standing on a gravelly ground with sparse vegetation.
Photo by BJ
Open Photo by BJ

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 Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree, a few notable attractions nearby.

Lake Wendouree Travel Guide