Lake Wendouree
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Visit Lake Wendouree
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Top hotels in Lake Wendouree
Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
"The bedside table lamp (Apartment 2) is broken. The space heater warning lamp for a filter cleaning was on. There was NO information comprndium."
Reviewed on 1 Sept, 2025
Mid City Ballarat
"Was a big room, big bed, clean, older style however couldnt fault for what we were after budget friendly."
Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
"Perfect central location. Clean property. Parking easy"
Reviewed on 14 Jun, 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
"everything was alright"
Reviewed on 24 May, 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
"A delightful hotel in the centre of Ballarat. Really enjoyed our stay. Will come back again next year."
Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2026
Where to stay in Lake Wendouree
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
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.
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.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.
Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
