Sebastopol Travel Guide
Ballarat
Visit Sebastopol
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
Things to do
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Top hotels in Sebastopol
Begonia City Motor Inn
Fairly clean but very old style rooms and bathrooms no utensils or places to cook. Just 1 bbq but was used. No dogs allowed yet there was a yapping dog 3 units down. You get what you pay for.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Club Wyndham Ballarat, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was great, spacious and comfortable, very comfy beds. Suitable for a family of 5. Kitchen was adequate with everything you need to cook meals. Facilities excellent, and grounds & lake superb A great stay, thoroughly enjoyed.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Mid City Ballarat
It was excellent value for accommodation in central Ballarat and included a very nice buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
first time in Ballarat , everything was great , the bed was top of the range , the staff amazing. One of my best stays, book a room again there in a heartbeat
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Great shower
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sebastopol
Redan
Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Delacombe
Delacombe is well liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Ballarat Tramway Museum or Ballarat Golf Club.
Mount Clear
Mount Clear is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Lake Esmond or Sovereign Hill.
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 Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
