Popular places to visit
Sovereign Hill
You can study the exhibits at Sovereign Hill, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
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.
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.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
You can study the exhibits at Art Gallery of Ballarat, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Ballarat. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.
Gold Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Gold Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Ballarat. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Newington
Mid City Ballarat
The staff were very helpful and friendly the room was good and amenities were handy
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
Everything was spot on!!!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
RACV Goldfields Resort
Room was very clean! Only problem was the room we stayed in was a joining room. We could literally hear everything from the people staying next door. Great breakfast but no clean tables availble when we went down. Had to ask a member of staff if a table could be cleaned. But overall we had a lovely ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The Reception Lady was very professional in her greeting and service. The first room allocated was quite small and we requested a change which was arranged very quickly, this is what good client is built on and suited us. On entering the room we were very impressed, clean and impressive. We were ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
City Views Ballarat
Great location, price and staff.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Spacious, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff greeted and were supportive.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newington
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.
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.
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.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Newington Travel Guide
- Sovereign Hill
- Lake Wendouree
- St John of God Hospital Ballarat
- Ballarat Wildlife Park
- Her Majesty's Theatre
- Ballarat Botanical Gardens
- Ballarat Golf Club
- Eureka Centre
- Gold Museum
- Ballarat Bird World
- Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
- Calembeen Park
- Eureka Aquatic Center
- Park Lake Gardens
- Anderson's Mill
- The Tangled Maze
- Captains Creek Organic Wines
