Lake Gardens Travel Guide

Ballarat

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Sovereign Hill

5/5(1 review)

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.

Sovereign Hill
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Lake Wendouree

4.5/5(2 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.

Lake Wendouree
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Ballarat Town Hall

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Ballarat Town Hall
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
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Art Gallery of Ballarat

5/5(2 reviews)

Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
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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.

Gold Museum

Top hotels in Lake Gardens

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is ₹6,862 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
₹6,862
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (788 reviews)
"Beautiful design, central location. Very easy if catching the train or driving."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort
RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is ₹8,137 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
₹8,137
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Creswick Natural Features Reserve and St ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a health issue with one of our employees and the staff including felicity were truly amazing."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

RACV Goldfields Resort
Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is ₹20,072 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹20,072
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (282 reviews)
"Absolutely my choice place for accommodation in Ballarat."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Quest Ballarat Station
Mid City Ballarat
Mid City Ballarat
4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is ₹7,218 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹7,218
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were good and buffet breakfast was lovely. The room itself was okay but the bathroom is badly in need of repairs and modernising. Leaks from basin tap and obviously from the basin itself as bathroom floor ended up with water running across it. No exhaust fan apparent. Stains in the toilet bowl. ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Mid City Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
The price is ₹7,694 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹7,694
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews)
"Loved the architecture of the building. Loved using the old school lift. Food was great. Loved our room, we had a Royal Suite and a balcony. First time for me in Ballarat and it was a great visit. Definitely will be back"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Craig's Royal Hotel
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
4 out of 5
613 Main Road, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,005 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
₹8,005
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
"The shower was over a bath and no handles to help get in and it was mouldy along the joins"

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Gardens

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Alfredton

Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.

Alfredton
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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.

Lake Wendouree
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Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

Wendouree
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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.

Newington
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Delacombe

Delacombe is well liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Ballarat Golf Club or Lake Wendouree.

Delacombe
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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.

Soldiers Hill

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