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.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Alfredton
Bell Tower Inn
We recommend the Bell Tower Inn for a convenient stay in Ballarat, 10 min from city centre. Clean facilities and helpful staff. Thank you
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Avenue Motel
A very enjoyable stay. Room was immaculate. Heating and electric blankets made it cosy. Very spacious and excellent bathroom facilities Continental breakfast was a nice touch and I will be back soon. Very impressed
Reviewed on 12 Oct, 2025
Alfred Motor Inn
You Need to be an early riser as truck drivers using motel start up at 6am.
Reviewed on 20 Oct, 2025
Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
Well appointed room.
Reviewed on 16 Oct, 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
Very modern property with immaculate rooms and facilities 👍
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
Mid City Ballarat
Clean spacious room. Place is showing its age but quiet and very comfortable. Would stay there again. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alfredton
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.
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 Tramway Museum or Ballarat Golf Club.
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.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.
Redan
Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.
