Alfredton
Ballarat

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.

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.

Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Ballarat.
Things to do

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Alfredton

Bell Tower Inn
Everything was good but the pool was too cold
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Ambassador Motor Inn Ballarat
clean comfy bed
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Alfred Motor Inn
Location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Mid City Ballarat
Yes
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Quest Ballarat Station
We love coming to the Quest Ballarat Station as it is very central to the city and has a lot of eateries around the area, it is very quiet even though you are close to the railway station. It also has great views of the city, highly recommend a stay here.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Sovereign Hill Hotel
Nice location and staff were very friendly. Good parking and clean room
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alfredton

Newington
The bars and spas are a few reasons travellers visit Newington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens, a few notable attractions nearby.

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.

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.

Wendouree
While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

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.

Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.

