Mount Helen
Ballarat
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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.
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.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
Things to do
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
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
Mid City Ballarat
Great budget accomodation and the breakfast was great. Comfortable bed and room and staff were very helpful
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Modern and clean.. just perfect for a business trip.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
The resort its self is beautiful. The property needs to offer better parking especially for parents with prams being a child friendly property. The games room and arcade were a massive hit. The buffet breakfast was very nice and the actual food from the restaurant was nice too. Only fault would be ...
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Comfortable lodge unitary clean if a bit tired in places with good choice of TV.About 2 miles from the centre of Ballarat but next door to Golden Point pub
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Nice hotel for visiting the attraction Room was sizeable and comfortable
Reviewed on Apr 10, 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 Lake Esmond, 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 Lake Esmond.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Sovereign Hill, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
