Golden Point
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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.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
St Patrick's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Ballarat with a trip to St Patrick's Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Things to do
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Golden Point Hotel Deals
Sovereign Hill Hotel
"Nice location and staff were very friendly. Good parking and clean room"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
"Bathroom looked liked it had never been cleaned for ages. Netting on windows were all torn . Hanging space for clothes was dirty. Only thing clean was bed"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
"Clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park
"Nice tidy little cabin. Bed (King size?) too big for the room making it difficult to maneuver around it. Due to bed size/width unable to use one side of the electric blanket as power lead not long enough to reach the power outlet."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
"The room was great, the beds are really comfortable. The hotel was perfect, it hasn’t everything you need and you could actually enjoy a trip without having to leave the hotel - the pool, gym, games areas are great. The restaurant and bar was amazing - several different sections to enjoy, restaurant, ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Ballarat Suites
"Convenient location, wonderful staff, clean, however the bed was a bit hard, and the tv was a long way from the bed."
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Point
Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.
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.
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 Her Majesty's Theatre.
Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Redan
Though Redan might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
