Mount Pleasant

Ballarat

Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill

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.

Sovereign Hill
A cool peir overlooking Lake Wendouree in Ballarat. Great for long exposures. #BvSBlue

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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture

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 Town Hall
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery which includes interior views

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.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
The glass house in the Ballarat Botanical. The internal layout changes to suit seasons

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.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Gold Museum featuring interior views

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.

Gold Museum

Things to do

Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

$123
per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

$758
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

$63
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
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Mount Pleasant Hotel Deals

Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
$80 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$88 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
$129 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$143 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (463 reviews)
"The overall accommodation was good, however the noise from the nearby train station was clearly evident. It’s certainly something I noticed into the early hours of the morning, the last train I heard was at 2:00am! The room was accommodating but we heard the neighbours talking at 7:00am, almost as ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre

4 out of 5
613 Main Road, Golden Point (Ballarat), VIC
$94 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$104 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"There was very little parking available around my room area from around 7 - 8pm."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Awesome golf resort
"Great property, spacious rooms, excellent amenities, pool and spa. Golf course views, overall had a very pleasant stay."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

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RACV Goldfields Resort
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
$98 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$107 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (930 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the unique and beautiful room. Staff were lovely. Parking was easy. The only downside was the location, close to the train station which was a bit noisy."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
$86 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$95 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (672 reviews)
"Enjoyable evening"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Craig's Royal Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Mount Pleasant

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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.

Redan
Sovereign Hill which includes interior views

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.

Golden Point (Ballarat)
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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.

Bakery Hill
Roo snooze at Ballarat Wildlife Park. Great place for children to enjoy kangaroos and other Australian wildlife. The kangaroos are very familiar with visitors and will happily steal sandwiches from picnic tables - Yogi Bear style.

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.

Ballarat East
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Canadian

Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Canadian
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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.

Sebastopol
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