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Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill

5/5(1 review)

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.

Sovereign Hill
Lake Wendouree

Lake Wendouree

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

Ballarat Town Hall

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Ballarat Town Hall
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery which includes interior views

Art Gallery of Ballarat

5/5(2 reviews)

Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Gold Museum featuring interior views

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.

Gold Museum

Things to do

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

S$936
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

S$749
per traveller
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

S$81
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Miners Rest

Mid City Ballarat
Mid City Ballarat
4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is S$108 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$108
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing and the customer service was brilliant. Will be staying again in the future"

Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is S$203 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
S$203
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (427 reviews)
"Overall good experience. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Great location. Well designed. Some work to be done on the pillows and bedding. The pillows are too warm and uncomfortable. The doona is too warm as well. Forces you to crank up AC which then causes noise issues. Overall inconsistent sleep."

Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle
4 out of 5
121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek, VIC
The price is S$112 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$112
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Leigh Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Kryal Castle are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (338 reviews)
"The views were amazing"

Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2025

Kryal Castle
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
4 out of 5
613 Main Road, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC
The price is S$131 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$131
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (992 reviews)
"village affect"

Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2025

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
The price is S$126 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
S$126
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (628 reviews)
"Both Craig’s Royal Hotel and Ballarat are rich in Aussie history. The hotel is right in the centre and is iconic. Most of all the people that work in the hotel are just so friendly and helpful. Really, you cannot think of staying anywhere else in Ballarat!"

Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2025

Craig's Royal Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort
RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is S$143 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
S$143
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
Will be back
"Nice resort.. games rooms amazing"

Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Miners Rest

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Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

Wendouree
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Lake Gardens

While Lake Gardens isn't home to many top sights, Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Ballarat Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lake Gardens
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Alfredton

Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.

Alfredton
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Ballarat North

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Eureka Stadium and Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve.

Ballarat North
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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.

Lake Wendouree
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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.

Soldiers Hill

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