Title: Visit Lake Wendouree: Best of Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Lake Wendouree

## Ballarat

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## Visit Lake Wendouree

Things to do

Hotels

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Lake Wendouree

3/5(1 review)

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. 

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#### Ballarat Botanical Gardens

5/5(1 review)

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. 

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#### Sovereign Hill

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

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#### 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. 

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#### Art Gallery of Ballarat

5/5(1 review)

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

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#### Gold Museum

4/5(1 review)

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.

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### Things to do

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#### Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

CA $89

per adult

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#### Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

CA $1,057

per adult

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## Lake Wendouree Hotel Deals

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Palace in Ballarat

 Lake Wendouree VIC

CA $1,368

CA $2,244 total

Dec 18 - Dec 19

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this castle in Ballarat. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree ...

Friends weekend

Absolutely amazing building, all furnishings were exquisite. They certainly don’t build them like the Bishop Palace. We all enjoyed this amazing experience.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024

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Just off the beautiful Lake Wendouree, fully fenced, dog friendly, air cond 

 Lake Wendouree VIC

CA $164

CA $281 total

Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this vacation home in Ballarat. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Eureka Stadium are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)

Cosy house and great location

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

18 Grove Street Lake Wendouree VIC

CA $199

CA $238 total

Dec 21 - Dec 22

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located nearby.

8.4/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)

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 Sep 1, 2025

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Luxury Studio Apartment on Gregory Street

 Lake Wendouree VIC

Stay at this apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)

Very clean and well furnished property, friendly host and doggies to pat!

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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Lakeside Bliss | Perfect Location Guesthouse

 Lake Wendouree VIC

CA $152

CA $214 total

Dec 22 - Dec 23

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this guesthouse in Ballarat. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree ...

7.2/10 Good! (10 reviews)

My granddaughters were were a bit disappointed that when they arrived at the studio there was no clean crockery, it was all in the dishwasher which had not been switched on. Other than that they were very happy there and they felt safe.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake

 Ballarat Central VIC

Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)

We enjoyed our stay at Cardigan House. Convenient location and well presented.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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### Other neighbourhoods around Lake Wendouree

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### Newington

 The bars and spas are just a few features travelers like about Newington. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens are a few top places to visit. 

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### Ballarat Central

 If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre are top sights worth seeing. 

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### Soldiers Hill

 Uncover some of the top draws of Soldiers Hill like its spas and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Art Gallery of Ballarat or Ballarat Town Hall. 

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### Redan

 Though Redan might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre. 

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### Bakery Hill

 Check out the restaurants, shopping, and spas while spending some time in Bakery Hill. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat. 

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### 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 Golf Club or Lake Wendouree. 

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