Eureka 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.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

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.
Top hotels in Eureka

Mid City Ballarat
Great
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
can 't wait to go back everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
Bar was good. Food doesn't have much options. But breakfast buffet was awesome
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Great central location. Great parking. Nice staff. Our room had no proper window to the outside. This was a huge letdown.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Quest Ballarat
Just a one night stay. Staff friendly and helpful in a very caring way. Room large and comfy. Great sleep on big comfy bed in quiet area. Bathroom fine and kitchen good too. Be handy for a long term stay.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

City Views Ballarat
Clean room, handy self service laundry downstairs. Supermarkets and restaurants all within 2min walk.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eureka

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.

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 Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.

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

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.

Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.