Invermay 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.
Gold Museum
Find out about the treasured metal that enticed thousands of prospectors to find their fortune in the gold rush of the mid 19th century at this intriguing museum.
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
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Our pick of the best Invermay Hotel Deals
Quest Ballarat Station
Helpful friendly staff. Great location. Apartment was spotless and spacious. Comfortable bed and well equipped kitchen. Everything we could have possibly wanted. Perfect stay.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Mid City Ballarat
Rooms were clean but the facilites were "aged as built". Also the WiFi connectivity was patchy at best
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
Staff are so lovely. We had a very noisy neighbour and the bed was uncomfortable. The manager kindly moved us to a new and very comfortable room! Bed was so comfortable 🙏 I stay here frequently and always have a lovely time. Ohhh and not to mention the cheeseboard & the restaurants cuisine is spot ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hepburn at Hepburn
The serenity. Adults only. Room was delicious & clean. Very romantic. Staff were excellent. Bed was extremely comfortable Great big spa. Separate rain shower. Private views. Outside private balcony. Extra special treats.,
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Room was very clean with great amenities. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
The restaruant area and food , staff and quality of service was excellent but the room, although clean, and quiet and quite roomy was "very tired" and is certainly in need of a refresh. The bathroon area certainly is in need of a real update.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Invermay
Ballarat North
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Stadium.
Black Hill
Black Hill might not have many top sights, but Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.
Soldiers Hill
You might appreciate the spas and restaurants in Soldiers Hill, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Town Hall are just a few notable stops.
Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.
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.
