Mount Pleasant Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill

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.

Sovereign Hill
Lake Wendouree

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.

Lake Wendouree
Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Ballarat Town Hall
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery showing interior views

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.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Gold Museum which includes interior views

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.

Gold Museum

Activities

Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour

AU$189
per adult
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill

AU$1,150
per adult
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour

AU$97
per adult
Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Mount Pleasant Hotel Deals

Mid City Ballarat

Mid City Ballarat

4 out of 5
19 Doveton St North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is AU$135 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$135
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Bathromm needs renovation"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Quest Ballarat Station

Quest Ballarat Station

4 out of 5
Nolan, 11, Soldiers Hill, VIC
The price is AU$154 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$154
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (489 reviews)
"We love the Quest at Ballarat Station. it is a welcome stopping off point when we are travelling to Melbourne from interstate. We know we can rest comfortably and have a good night sleep. Ballarat has lots to offer and it means we don't hit Melbourne at the end of a long day travelling to face peak ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Quest Ballarat Station
RACV Goldfields Resort

RACV Goldfields Resort

4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick, VIC
The price is AU$182 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$182
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Creswick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was clean and offered a lovely view, which made for a pleasant stay. However, the breakfast selection was quite basic, and the quality and taste left much to be desired. For dinner, the restaurant menu was limited in variety, but the dishes we tried were flavorful and well-prepared."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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$157 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$157
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (956 reviews)
"A lovely property with a spacious room, comfy bed and a big bathroom. Its right across the street from Ballerat train stn and it was easy to walk everywhere. The restaurant attached to the hotel, is called Lola and was wonderful. Great atmosphere, delicious food and customer service team were ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is AU$150 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$150
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (691 reviews)
"Single bed creaked and the room was too warm. It was very clean and quiet. Beautiful old building!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Craig's Royal Hotel
Quest Ballarat

Quest Ballarat

4.5 out of 5
7-11 Dawson Street North, Ballarat, VIC
The price is AU$188 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$188
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ballarat. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (712 reviews)
"Ideal location for our activities. Clean, spacious and friendly, helpful staff"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Quest Ballarat
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Other neighbourhoods around Mount Pleasant

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Redan

Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.

Redan
Sovereign Hill featuring interior views

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.

Golden Point (Ballarat)
Ballarat

Ballarat Central

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

Ballarat Central
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Bakery Hill

The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Bakery Hill. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Bakery Hill
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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.

Ballarat East
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Canadian

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

Canadian

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