Buninyong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



Popular places to visit

Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.

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.
Activities

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Our pick of the best Buninyong Hotel Deals

Unique & Modern Farm Stay ~ Pool & Foosball ~ Yard
Lovely property amongst serene surroundings. All of us, from young to old, enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Staff were kind and very informative.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
Modern and clean.. just perfect for a business trip.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Very nice place to stay at and staff where friendly
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Very disappointing experience. The room wasn’t properly cleaned, with at least one towel clearly not changed. Amenities were minimal, and overall it did not feel worth the price.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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
Other neighbourhoods around Buninyong

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.

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 Lake Esmond are a few top places to visit.

Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Sovereign Hill, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Warrenheip
Warrenheip is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Kryal Castle and Eureka Hall if you have time to explore the area.
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