Bonshaw Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
St Patrick's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Ballarat with a trip to St Patrick's Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
Activities
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Our pick of the best Bonshaw Hotel Deals
Mid City Ballarat
Staff were fantastic!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Good
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Sovereign Hill Hotel
first time in Ballarat , everything was great , the bed was top of the range , the staff amazing. One of my best stays, book a room again there in a heartbeat
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
I stayed at RACV Goldfields resort for 1 night as I was in Ballarat for the marathon. I couldnt believe the size of the room when I opened the door, it was huge, it even had a spa bath! I had to go back into my emails to check how much I paid for the night, as surely I paid much more than what I ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Great shower
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bonshaw
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 St Patrick's Cathedral are a few top places to visit.
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.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Mount Clear
Mount Clear is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Lake Esmond or Sovereign Hill.
