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
Beautifully kept, pet friendly house and yard with all you need and plenty of space both indoor and outdoor.
Reviewed on 19 October 2025
Mid City Ballarat
Close to everything was short walk to the shuttle bus, quiet location and a great cafe 2 doors down for breakfast. Great meal too Thank you got what we wanted
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
Excellent, well maintained and modern accommodation. Centrally located and easily by public transport with buses and trains nearby.
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
RACV Goldfields Resort
Location
Reviewed on 4 November 2025
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Love the provincial! Stayed many times. Beautiful, comfortable rooms and the best location. I will never understand how a luxury priced hotel doesn’t have sound proofing against those boom gates going all night. Light sleepers beware!
Reviewed on 5 November 2025
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Spacious, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff greeted and were supportive.
Reviewed on 8 November 2025
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.
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 Tramway Museum or Ballarat Golf Club.
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.
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre 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
- Ballarat Town Hall
- St John of God Hospital Ballarat
- Ballarat Wildlife Park
- Her Majesty's Theatre
- Ballarat Botanical Gardens
- Art Gallery of Ballarat
- Ballarat Golf Club
- Eureka Centre
- Federation University Australia
- Gold Museum
- Eureka Hall
- Ballarat Bird World
- Eureka Stadium
- St Patrick's Cathedral
- Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
- Calembeen Park
- Park Lake Gardens
- Eureka Aquatic Center
- Anderson's Mill
- Eastern Peake Vineyard
