Mount Helen
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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.
Gold Museum
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.
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
Mount Helen Hotel Deals
Escape to a unique retreat with Miss Beddy, recently renovated Bedford bus
We had a wonderful stay at Miss Beddy Bus. Such a unique and charming place, surrounded by nature and so peaceful — it felt like a proper escape from the city.The bus itself was beautifully set up: cosy, clean, and thoughtfully styled with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We loved the ...
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
family loved the room, clean & great location
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
Always clean and staff are friendly
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Quest Ballarat
Property was spotless, spacious and it was the perfect location. Staff were exceptionally friendly. Special thanks to Grace 🙂
Reviewed on Jan 23, 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 Jan 12, 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Access late at night was a breeze with the hotels great communication and facilities. A lovely hotel! Just wish my stay was longer.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Mount Helen
Buninyong
If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Union Jack Education Area are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Clear
Mount Clear is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Lake Esmond or Sovereign Hill.
Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sebastopol
The spas and theaters are a few reasons travelers visit Sebastopol. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
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.
