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

9.2/10 (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

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

฿4,384
per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

฿2,296
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

฿26,674
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
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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 ฿5,243 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿5,243
฿6,235 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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
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. ...
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Mid City Ballarat
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is ฿3,631 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,631
฿3,995 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was amazing with a beautiful view, breakfast was delicious, staff is great, my family had a great time looking forward to return again!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is ฿3,958 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,958
฿4,354 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (594 reviews)
"Very good but secure parking was not available as didn’t book in until later in the day."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
39-41 Magpie Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is ฿3,422 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿3,422
฿3,764 total
24 Jul - 25 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! (712 reviews)
"Second time staying at Sovereign hill hotel, it’s in a perfect location, easy access to sovereign hill next door The only two faults is the TV in the room is shocking, the sound is so muffled we didn’t even watch it in the end And the housekeeping for the 2nd day wasn’t great, the beds looked like ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿3,612 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,612
฿3,973 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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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.

A bird with a crest, pink feet, and striped wings standing on a gravelly ground with sparse vegetation.
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Newington

The bars and spas are a few reasons travellers visit Newington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens, a few notable attractions nearby.

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.

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.

Lake Wendouree Travel Guide