Gong Gong
Ballarat
Popular places to visit
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Things to do
![Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48673980/e5f59b60-26a0-4551-85cf-79e01c1bb647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
![Sovereign Hill Eureka Centre and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46966896/b7b4389b-a8b3-4e2f-ac13-7e3ffed4cb48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
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Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
![Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2428298/8678ed7c-cb8f-4b1a-a139-9fcdda3f4818.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
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Kryal Castle Adventure Park Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Gong Gong
![Craig's Royal Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6380000/6375100/6375093/e15738b2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025
![RACV Goldfields Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1697600/1697570/d416add5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2025
![Quest Ballarat Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56550000/56543400/56543386/e8f7f31f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025
![Main Lead Ballarat Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/423700/423681/e207cd04_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025
![Kryal Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7230000/7226600/7226539/af5683f9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025
![Mid City Ballarat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178987/34c1f6c2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gong Gong
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Black Hill
Black Hill might not have many top sights, but Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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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 Ballarat Wildlife Park.
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Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond Botanical Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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Ballarat North
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballarat North and surrounding area, you can visit Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Stadium.
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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.
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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.