Mount Helen

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Photo by Jade Craven
Photo by Jade Craven

Popular places to visit

Ballarat Bird world is fun if you are a bird lover. It is smallish and is mostly parrots in aviaries. The free flight aviary is definitely worth it. Sometimes, the gentleman who owns it lets you go in and pet the red tailed black cockatoo #localgem

Ballarat Bird World

Enjoy an outing to Ballarat Bird World during your stay in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Ballarat Bird World
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

Things to do

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

$65
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

$126
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

$765
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
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Mount Helen Hotel Deals

Escape to a unique retreat with Miss Beddy, recently renovated Bedford bus

Escape to a unique retreat with Miss Beddy, recently renovated Bedford bus

Mount Helen
Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Union Jack Education Area are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Such an adorable spot to stay, Miss Beddy has been set up quite nicely. Perfect location to stay while exploring Ballarat and surrounds."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

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Escape to a unique retreat with Miss Beddy, recently renovated Bedford bus
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
$111 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$122 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (492 reviews)
"Had the most lovely lady check us in late in the evening. Even gave us local dining options & directions. Thank you!"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
$81 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$89 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with 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! (1,001 reviews)
Pleasantly surprised.
"Very central location. Basic decor, but clean and tidy. A good selection in mini bar. Good menu in restaurant. Great breakfast included. The only thing missing is a lift for handicapped people. It meant my husband couldn't get to the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. We had to go elsewhere."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Mid City Ballarat
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
$146 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
$160 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with 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! (957 reviews)
"Convenience to city"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
$98 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$108 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
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! (998 reviews)
"Property got good location, staff at reception was very helpful"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North, Ballarat, VIC
$113 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$124 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (712 reviews)
"Ideal location for our activities. Clean, spacious and friendly, helpful staff"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Quest Ballarat
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Other neighborhoods around Mount Helen

The Buninyong botanical gardens are one of the oldest in Victoria and are so beautiful to visit. It feels like you've gone back in time #localgem

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Union Jack Education Area are top sights worth seeing.

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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 Sovereign Hill or Gold Museum.

Mount Clear
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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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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.

Mount Pleasant
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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