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 Newington
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
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Very clean, close to all amenities any yummy food at the restaurant downstairs
Reviewed on 25 Oct, 2025
RACV Goldfields Resort
Excellent rooms , food, and staff in beautiful settings.
Reviewed on 23 Oct, 2025
City Views Ballarat
Laundry and indoor heated swimming pool on site. Friendly staff. Smooth check-in and communication
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025
Sovereign Hill Hotel
I do not know if the TV remote is faulty but I could only receive Channel 7. The fan in the ensuite is not working. No wonder you want the door left open due to Fire alarm issues. The wall heaters are marginally effective if you want the curtains closed. They are not efficient behind heavy curtains. ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newington
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.
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.
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.
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
