What to do in Ballarat

Activities, attractions and tours
Ballarat showing street scenes and a sunset

Ballarat Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Ballarat has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Ballarat is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ballarat to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Ballarat Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ballarat.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ballarat attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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A cool peir overlooking Lake Wendouree in Ballarat. Great for long exposures.

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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
Roo snooze at Ballarat Wildlife Park.  

Great place for children to enjoy kangaroos and other Australian wildlife.

The kangaroos are very familiar with visitors and will happily steal sandwiches from picnic tables - Yogi Bear style.

Ballarat East

Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ballarat Wildlife Park and Eureka Aquatic Center.

Ballarat East
The Buninyong botanical gardens are one of the oldest in Victoria and are so beautiful to visit. It feels like you've gone back in time 

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Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Union Jack Education Area and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Buninyong
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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
Sovereign Hill which includes interior views

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.

Golden Point (Ballarat)
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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