Cardigan Village Travel Guide
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.

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.

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.

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.

Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.

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

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Top hotels in Cardigan Village

Mid City Ballarat
"Great Hotel and staff. Central to most inner city spots. Good breaky also :)"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
"I left my wedding rings in the room on leaving and the staff were very prompt in contacting me and arranging postage back to me. Thank you so much"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
"We had no phone to contact reception. There was no toaster as they said its a hazard, but yet there was a hair dryer. You could here people in the next room clearly, as if they were in our room. The walls were filthy dirty. There was no couch to sit on."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

