Cardigan Village Travel Guide
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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 Cardigan Village
Quest Ballarat Station
The shower floor had had a temporary repair and needed re-tiling as water was getting under the tiles and was squishy. Otherwise, the suite was excellent.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
yes
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Mid City Ballarat
Staff were great, room clean and bed comfortable. Well ran establishment!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Overall all good, but needs to repair the fly screen and clean the window.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Quest Ballarat
Lovely staff, great spacious apartment with all the facilities we needed. Super comfy bed too!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Easy parking. Quiet. Clean. I have spacious room.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cardigan Village
Miners Rest
Though Miners Rest may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Ballarat Golf Club.
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve and Eureka Stadium.
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 Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens, a few notable attractions 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.
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.
