Winter Valley Travel Guide

Ballarat

Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill

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.

Sovereign Hill
Lake Wendouree

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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Ballarat Town Hall
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery which includes interior views

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.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Gold Museum featuring interior views

Gold Museum

Find out about the treasured metal that enticed thousands of prospectors to find their fortune in the gold rush of the mid 19th century at this intriguing museum.

Gold Museum

Things to do

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

฿24,203
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

฿1,735
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket

Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket

฿884
per adult
Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Winter Valley

Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is ฿4,368 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,368
฿4,805 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (482 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and great location. Room was perfect!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is ฿2,384 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿2,384
฿2,833 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The area was clean tidy and comfortable. A little outdated but overall nice"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is ฿3,236 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,236
฿3,559 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (707 reviews)
"I love Quest , I pick this company because of its comfort and great service. Ballarat Quest was good , but definitely not sound proof . Unfortunately our neighbors came back around 3.30 am we could hear them in the corridor talking then entering there room , they were very loud for an another good ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Quest Ballarat
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is ฿3,500 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,500
฿3,850 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (950 reviews)
"Good hotel, pick a room away from train station. Cody and modern, most of all clean."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is ฿3,806 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,806
฿4,186 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
Overnighter
"Room was spacious and comfortable, although shower was a bit small. Hotel was busy but the staff were very friendly and helpful. Good facilities and dining options."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,781 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,781
฿3,059 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (680 reviews)
"Great place to stay a lot of history in the building. Great stay"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Craig's Royal Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Winter Valley

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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.

Delacombe
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Alfredton

Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.

Alfredton
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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 Ballarat Tramway Museum and Lake Wendouree, a few notable attractions nearby.

Newington
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Redan

Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.

Redan
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Sebastopol

The spas and theatres are just a few features travellers like about Sebastopol. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are a few top places to visit.

Sebastopol
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Lake Wendouree

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Lake Wendouree

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