Delacombe Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill

4.5/5(192 reviews)

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

4.5/5(243 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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture

Ballarat Town Hall

4/5(70 reviews)

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 showing interior views

Art Gallery of Ballarat

4.5/5(69 reviews)

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

4.5/5(142 reviews)

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 which includes interior views

Gold Museum

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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

Activities

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

NZ$1,276
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

NZ$210
per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

NZ$1,021
per traveller
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

NZ$172
per adult
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

NZ$108
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket

Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket

NZ$44
per adult
Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Delacombe Hotel Deals

Quest Ballarat Station
Quest Ballarat Station
4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is NZ$276 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$276
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (408 reviews)
"I liked the balcony and the room."

Reviewed on 22 Feb. 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
The price is NZ$159 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (603 reviews)
"Old world charm and a very quiet setting."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Craig's Royal Hotel
Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle
4 out of 5
121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek, VIC
The price is NZ$112 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Leigh Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kryal Castle and Mount Warrenheip Flora ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (327 reviews)
"Nice for single day stay. Limited breakfast options."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Kryal Castle
Mid City Ballarat
Mid City Ballarat
4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is NZ$172 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff are very good"

Reviewed on 22 Feb. 2025

Mid City Ballarat
RACV Goldfields Resort
RACV Goldfields Resort
4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is NZ$159 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
3rd Anniversary
"Check in was a little disappointing. Original 3rd floor room replaced with 2nd floor even though paid extra for upgrade. Champagne wasn't in room for the surprise arrival or bags. Apparently in level 3 room. So took the ambience & celebration out of the special event. One can not take back the memory. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

RACV Goldfields Resort
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is NZ$194 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (885 reviews)
"It was a great experience. Staff was extremely friendly and helpfull. Next time I will book directly with The Provincial Hotel as Wotif was misleading and incorrect. Thank you Provincial staff for rectifying."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Delacombe

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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 St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.

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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Alfredton

Alfredton is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ballarat Golf Club and Dyson Drive Reserve.

Alfredton
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Mount Pleasant

While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mount Pleasant

Delacombe Travel Guide

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