Miners Rest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A small wooden boathouse with a blue door and a white trim, situated on a wooden dock extending into calm water.

Stay near popular Miners Rest attractions

Miners Rest Park

Miners Rest Park is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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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 Miners Rest Hotel Deals

Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway

Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway

Miners Rest VIC
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Ballarat. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions James Court Reserve and Miners Rest Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"Beautiful and tranquil property that had the feel of seclusion but only 10 minutes from the Ballarat hub. Clean and cosy, we loved our evenings by the fire with games, or books from the share library. The full kitchen let us prepare meals with ease, or duck into town for a meal. Our time was focused ..."

Reviewed on 10 June 2026

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Pound Hill Cottage - quiet country getaway
Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North Ballarat VIC
The price is AU$135 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$135
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very central within CBD & extremely large motel with huge amount of rooms. Rooms are in need of updating, (I have stayed in worse) but this was okay, bed comfortable, great tv, shower had great pressure & parking was great .. Cost of my room included breakfast which was good & had a reasonable array ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11 Soldiers Hill VIC
The price is AU$216 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$216
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (611 reviews)
"Relatively new complex, clean, friendly staff and conveniently located"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is AU$198 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$198
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
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$162 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$162
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
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$179 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$179
20 Nov - 21 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 ...
Sovereign Hill Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Miners Rest

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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 rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Buninyong

If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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