Lake Wendouree Travel Guide

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A waterfront building with a green roof, likely a clubhouse, surrounded by calm water and trees.
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.

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

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

฿2,345
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

฿27,240
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Goldfields 3 Day Ballarat and Clunes

2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera

฿30,675
per traveller
2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera
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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 ฿5,296 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿5,296
฿6,298 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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.
Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿3,025 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,025
฿3,556 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location- standard room"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is ฿4,075 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿4,075
฿4,482 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (622 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay in Ballarat. Close to the train station and main street for cafes."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is ฿3,736 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿3,736
฿4,109 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"kind staffs"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is ฿3,642 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,642
฿4,006 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,043 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
39-41 Magpie Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is ฿3,486 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
฿3,486
฿3,835 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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! (733 reviews)
"From the moment of check in, we were spoilt. The service was wonderful. The rooms were clean and comfortable and warm and quiet. The location was great."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
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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 horse-drawn carriage, and a sign for the Victoria Theatre.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

A small wooden boathouse with a dark blue door, a white trim, and a tall antenna on a pier extending into calm water.

Wendouree

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

A historical town with wooden buildings and a prominent church steeple.

Ballarat East

Visitors to Ballarat East enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Eureka Hall is worth a stop.

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, Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Lake Wendouree Travel Guide