Wendouree 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.
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.
Top hotels in Wendouree
Mid City Ballarat
"Staff where very nice. Great breakfast"
Reviewed on 24 May 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
"Upon arrival I was given a lecture from staff as to why I shouldn’t book through a third party website. The staff member told me I wouldn’t be able to check in and would have to call Expedia to check in, however she let me check in anyways. Only other thing there was no mini bar and everything closes ..."
Reviewed on 24 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
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
"The room was delightful and incredibly spacious. Well situated within a short walking distance to great restaurants and bars."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wendouree
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.
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
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.
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.
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 Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
