Popular places to visit
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
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 when you spend time at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Buninyong Hotel Deals
Prestige Farm Stay ~ Pool & Foosball ~ Yard
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Mid City Ballarat
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Quest Ballarat Station
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Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2025
RACV Goldfields Resort
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2025
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Buninyong
Mount Helen
While Mount Helen isn't home to many top sights, Ballarat Bird World and Union Jack Education Area are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mount Clear
Mount Clear is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Sovereign Hill or Gold Museum.
Sebastopol
The spas and theaters are a few reasons travelers visit Sebastopol. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mount Pleasant
Though Mount Pleasant might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.