Lake Wendouree Travel Guide

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Lake Wendouree

9.2/10 (1,041 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.
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Top hotels in Lake Wendouree

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
18 Grove Street Lake Wendouree VIC
The price is 4.448.182 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
4.448.182 ₫
per night
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this apartment in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Wendouree and Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"The bedside table lamp (Apartment 2) is broken. The space heater warning lamp for a filter cleaning was on. There was NO information comprndium."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is 4.053.773 ₫ per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
4.053.773 ₫
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
RACV Goldfields Resort
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is 2.176.183 ₫ per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
2.176.183 ₫
per night
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is 3.233.909 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
3.233.909 ₫
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (604 reviews)
"Staff were rude and unhelpfull"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is 2.854.342 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
2.854.342 ₫
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Sovereign Hill Hotel

Sovereign Hill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
39-41 Magpie Street Golden Point (Ballarat) VIC
The price is 2.557.449 ₫ per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
2.557.449 ₫
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free parking, 2 meeting rooms and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Sovereign Hill Hotel
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Where to stay in Lake Wendouree

Find the best Lake Wendouree areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Ballarat Central

While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.

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Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

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Ballarat East

Visitors to Ballarat East enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Eureka Hall is worth a stop.

Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

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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 Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens, a few notable attractions nearby.

Lake Wendouree Travel Guide

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