Bonshaw Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A wooden pier extending into calm water under a cloudy sky.
A waterfront building with a green roof, likely a clubhouse, surrounded by calm water and trees.
A cannon on a grassy field by a body of water at sunset.
A wooden pier extending into calm water at sunset.
A calm lake with three small yellow buildings with blue and red roofs, surrounded by trees and a large tree in the background.

Activities

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

AU$169
per adult
Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

AU$99
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
Goldfields 3 Day Ballarat and Clunes

2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera

AU$1,295
per traveller
2-Day Ballarat Boutique Escape at Hotel Vera
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Our pick of the best Bonshaw Hotel Deals

Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is AU$155 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$155
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location- standard room"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is AU$215 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$215
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (622 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay in Ballarat. Close to the train station and main street for cafes."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is AU$177 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$177
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"kind staffs"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
The Provincial Boutique Hotel

The Provincial Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
121 Lydiard Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is AU$167 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$167
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,043 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

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 AU$191 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$191
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (733 reviews)
"From the moment of check in, we were spoilt. The service was wonderful. The rooms were clean and comfortable and warm and quiet. The location was great."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North Ballarat VIC
The price is AU$198 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$198
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (803 reviews)
"The place was amazing. It was quiet, impeccably clean and comfortable and the staff were just brilliant. The place is very close to the city centre and very walkable to the pub and restaurants nearby. Easy parking. Honestly, I wish hotels like this were in every town that I visited."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Quest Ballarat
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Our guide on where to stay in Bonshaw

Find the best Bonshaw areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a street with illuminated signs.

Ballarat Central

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

A waterfront building with a green roof, likely a clubhouse, surrounded by calm water and trees.
Photo by Lavinia Butterworth
Open Photo by Lavinia Butterworth

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.

A historic street with wooden buildings, a horse-drawn carriage, and a sign for the Victoria Theatre.

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.

A small wooden boathouse with a dark blue door, a white trim, and a tall antenna on a pier extending into calm water.

Wendouree

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

A historical town with wooden buildings and a prominent church steeple.

Ballarat East

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

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