Newington 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
Our pick of the best Newington Hotel Deals
Ballarat Central - Waller House
We loved Waller house, it was very clean and on a quiet street that is only a 5 minute drive from the centre of Ballarat. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen, bathroom and laundry had the necessary items.The house has a great relaxed retro feel and a peaceful enclosed private backyard. The ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Clean, spacious, comfortable. Have stayed here annually for a few years now, excellent standard has been maintained.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Mid City Ballarat
It was good the staff were very friendly the bed was very clean and comfortable great location the room was clean but it could do with some repairs on the walls otherwise yeah I would stay there again
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
RACV Goldfields Resort
Always clean and staff are friendly
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Quest Ballarat
Perfect
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Breakfast menu simple but generous enough An extra cup of coffee would be a great bonus. No cereal option a negative. Balcony with a view of the historic railway station tower was nice. Not noisy as some might fear.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newington
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.
Redan
Though Redan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Delacombe
Delacombe is well liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Ballarat Golf Club or Lake Wendouree.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Alfredton
Visitors to Alfredton enjoy its golf courses, and if you want to do some exploring, Ballarat Golf Club is worth a stop.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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