Lake Wendouree Travel Guide

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A sunset over a body of water with a dramatic sky.
A sunset over a lake with silhouettes of trees and ducks.
A calm water body with tall grasses and trees with autumn foliage.
A sunset over a body of water with vibrant red and orange clouds.
A group of black swans with red beaks standing on a rocky shore surrounded by water.

Stay near popular Lake Wendouree attractions

Lake Wendouree

9.2/5 (1,041 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

฿2,291
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

฿26,616
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

฿25,922
per traveller
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
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Top hotels in Lake Wendouree

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
18 Grove Street Lake Wendouree VIC
The price is ฿5,035 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿5,035
฿5,987 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"The bedside table lamp (Apartment 2) is broken. The space heater warning lamp for a filter cleaning was on. There was NO information comprndium."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿3,034 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,034
฿3,568 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Breakfast was great Parking good but carpark a little tight"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is ฿3,936 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,936
฿4,330 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (591 reviews)
"The hotel location is good. The check-in was simple and fast and the Staff was nice. The room was very clean and up to date; the split a/c system was working well for heating and easy to use. Overall, we are pleased with our stay, thanks."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is ฿3,371 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,371
฿3,708 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Golf course"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
39-41 Magpie Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is ฿3,480 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,480
฿3,828 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free parking, 2 meeting rooms and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (701 reviews)
"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

Sovereign Hill Hotel
Bell Tower Inn

Bell Tower Inn

3.5 out of 5
1845 Sturt Street Alfredton VIC
The price is ฿3,013 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿3,013
฿3,315 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (809 reviews)
"Easy access"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Bell Tower Inn
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Where to stay in Lake Wendouree

Find the best Lake Wendouree areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.

Ballarat Central

While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.

A historic street with wooden buildings, a street lamp, and signs for a bakery and hotel.

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 neighbourhood.

Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

A rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Buninyong

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

A lake with ducks, a tree, and a green post.

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.

Lake Wendouree Travel Guide