Popular places to visit
Sovereign Hill
You can study the exhibits at Sovereign Hill, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
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.
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.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
You can study the exhibits at Art Gallery of Ballarat, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Ballarat. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.
Gold Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Gold Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
Newington Hotel Deals
Ballarat Central - Waller House -WIFI & Netflix
We loved Waller house, it was very clean and on a quiet street that is only a 5 minute drive from the centre of Ballarat. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen, bathroom and laundry had the necessary items.The house has a great relaxed retro feel and a peaceful enclosed private backyard. The ...
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Clean, spacious, comfortable. Have stayed here annually for a few years now, excellent standard has been maintained.
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Mid City Ballarat
It was good the staff were very friendly the bed was very clean and comfortable great location the room was clean but it could do with some repairs on the walls otherwise yeah I would stay there again
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
Always clean and staff are friendly
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
Quest Ballarat
Lovely staff, great spacious apartment with all the facilities we needed. Super comfy bed too!
Reviewed on 3 January 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Nice stay. Had to change rooms as there was not enough beds for our booking but it was clean and comfortablew
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Newington
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.
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.
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.
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
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.
Newington
- Sovereign Hill
- Ballarat Base Hospital
- Lake Wendouree
- Kryal Castle
- St John of God Hospital Ballarat
- Ballarat Town Hall
- Ballarat Botanical Gardens
- Her Majesty's Theatre
- Ballarat Wildlife Park
- Art Gallery of Ballarat
- Federation University Australia
- Ballarat Golf Club
- Gold Museum
- Eureka Centre
- Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
- Eureka Hall
- St Patrick's Cathedral
- Eureka Stadium
- Eureka Aquatic Center
- Park Lake Gardens
- Ballarat Bird World
- Calembeen Park
- Bottle Museum
- Creswick Museum
