Scotchmans Lead 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Our pick of the best Scotchmans Lead Hotel Deals
Mid City Ballarat
The staff were very helpful and friendly the room was good and amenities were handy
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Quest Ballarat Station
Very well located hotel with walking distance to the Main Street of the town! Very new and modern.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
RACV Goldfields Resort
Room was very clean! Only problem was the room we stayed in was a joining room. We could literally hear everything from the people staying next door. Great breakfast but no clean tables availble when we went down. Had to ask a member of staff if a table could be cleaned. But overall we had a lovely ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
City Views Ballarat
Great location, price and staff.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The Reception Lady was very professional in her greeting and service. The first room allocated was quite small and we requested a change which was arranged very quickly, this is what good client is built on and suited us. On entering the room we were very impressed, clean and impressive. We were ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Sovereign Hill Hotel
Spacious, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff greeted and were supportive.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Scotchmans Lead
Buninyong
If you're spending some time in Buninyong, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Buninyong H18 Bushland Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Helen
While Mount Helen may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ballarat Bird World and Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve.
Sebastopol
The spas and theatres are just a few features travellers like about Sebastopol. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are a few top places to visit.
Mount Clear
Mount Clear is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Sovereign Hill or Gold Museum.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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