Hotels near Lake Esmond Botanical Garden

Travellers who enjoy the great outdoors might want to go to Sovereign Hill, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Ballarat. If you like Sovereign Hill and want to stay outside, head to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden or Lake Esmond, both a short walk away.

Ballarat Town Hall is worth a pic or two when discovering Ballarat Central.

Canadian is home to Lake Esmond, so why not stop by during your stay in Ballarat?

If museums are on your list, you might want to visit the upcoming exhibitions at Eureka Centre in Eureka. If you want to see more of the museums in Ballarat, Sovereign Hill isn't far either.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Eureka Hall – just one of the monuments in Ballarat East.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Eureka Aquatic Center in Ballarat East. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Lake Esmond Botanical Garden and Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve, both nearby.

If you'd like to get a taste of Ballarat student life, check out Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat East.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Her Majesty's Theatre in Ballarat Central. If you want to experience more of the culture Ballarat has to offer, head to Ballarat Town Hall, Art Gallery of Ballarat, and St Patrick's Cathedral.