Glen Park Travel Guide
Ballarat
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 Glen Park
Mid City Ballarat
"First stay. This place is in a great spot. The staff are so friendly. Good parking. Great mini bar, breakfast and in room dining options. On the downside - the room I was in was half good and half bashed up. I find it hard to explain. For intance: lightfittings that hold two bulbs - one has it's ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
"The Hotel is modern and very quiet. The Staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed staying at the Quest Ballarat Station."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
"everything was alright"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
"Friendly and obliging staff"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hepburn Springs Motor Inn
"Old style motel whilst still some things to do externally, very very clean inside. Staff receptive to customers and very pleasant."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Quest Ballarat
"Lovely 1 bedroom apartment Very comfortable bed, effective heating Great proximity, in the city centre, close to Lake"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Park
Invermay
While Invermay isn't home to many top sights, Eureka Stadium and Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.
Brown Hill
The spas and golf courses are a few reasons travellers visit Brown Hill. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Centre are a few top sights nearby.
Ballarat North
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Stadium.
Soldiers Hill
You might appreciate the spas and restaurants in Soldiers Hill, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Town Hall are just a few notable stops.
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.
Bakery Hill
The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Bakery Hill. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.
