Mount Pleasant
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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.
Mount Pleasant Hotel Deals
Quest Ballarat Station
Lovely hotel with modern amenities. Nice pub only a block away for a great meal. Lively staff. Complimentary mints and bottled water on arrival.
Reviewed on 2026/2/5
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 2026/1/12
RACV Goldfields Resort
Always clean and staff are friendly
Reviewed on 2026/1/10
Quest Ballarat
Property was spotless, spacious and it was the perfect location. Staff were exceptionally friendly. Special thanks to Grace 🙂
Reviewed on 2026/1/23
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
The room was clean
Reviewed on 2026/2/5
The Provincial Boutique Hotel
The room was clean and had everything we needed, albeit on the smaller size, but no great issue for us in that regards. However, we weren’t all that happy with the number of steps, in particular at the entry to our room and into the bathroom. These presented as tripping hazards for us and required ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/9
Other neighborhoods around Mount Pleasant
Redan
Though Redan might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.
Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Bakery Hill
Check out the restaurants, shopping, and spas while spending some time in Bakery Hill. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.
Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Hall and Eureka Aquatic Center.
Canadian
Travelers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
