Miners Rest Travel Guide
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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 A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Our pick of the best Miners Rest Hotel Deals
Mid City Ballarat
It was excellent value for accommodation in central Ballarat and included a very nice buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Great location. Very clean and well maintained facility. Great staff.
Reviewed on 16 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
RACV Goldfields Resort
The room was clean and comfortable. It was a bit noisy but it was during school holidays and kids need to be kids so I stopped being a pretentious old fart and got over it. Overall it was a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Great shower
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Victoriana Motor Inn
Wonderful staff. Very accommodating. Just overall excellence 👏✔️💯
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Miners Rest
Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Miners Rest Travel Guide
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