Ballarat East
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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.

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.

Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
Things to do

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Top hotels in Ballarat East

Victoriana Motor Inn
Motel is in a convenient location and was very quiet
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026

The Eastern Hotel Accommodations
Property is quite dated but its pretty good for the price. Room was clean. The only true negative was the fact that the bar below has live music that goes on until late which can be heard from the rooms.
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026

Eureka Stockade Holiday Park
We were put in a much smaller cabin than what was expected from the online photos for 3A & 1C. Overpriced for what received, compared to cabins available
Reviewed on 13 Mar, 2026

Miner's Retreat Motel

Mid City Ballarat
Everything was fine
Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
Great location, very spacious and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballarat East

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)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Sovereign Hill, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Black Hill
Black Hill might not have many top sights, but Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

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.

Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Lake Esmond are some notable places to visit nearby.

