What is Ballarat Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you're looking for the perfect family-friendly vacation spot, you might want to think about welcoming Ballarat. Here you'll find an intriguing array of family activities sure to delight both children and adults alike. From the museums to the art scene, Ballarat has many things to see and do that everybody will appreciate. Spend a day checking out attractions like Sovereign Hill, Gold Museum and Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka. When you're ready to relax after a day of touring the area with the kids, Ballarat has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. You can make a choice from 35 Ballarat accommodations to locate one you and the entire family will like.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Ballarat?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park

Upscale property within easy reach of Sovereign Hill
• • Free parking • Outdoor pool • Free in-room WiFi • Outdoor tennis • Central location



Sovereign Park Motor Inn

Family-friendly motel with 2 bars, near Gold Museum
• • Kid's meals • Kid's pool • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Central location



Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments on Webster

Upscale apartment with balcony, near St John of God Hospital Ballarat
• • Free parking • Free cribs • In-room kitchens • Free in-room WiFi • Central location



Main Lead Ballarat Motel

City-center motel within easy reach of Sovereign Hill
• • Free parking • Indoor pool • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Central location



Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

Upscale cottage in city center in Cardigan
• • Kid's pool • Free parking • In-room kitchens • Free in-room WiFi • Walkable location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Ballarat?

You’ll discover that Ballarat and the surrounding area provides many entertaining things to see and do while you're in town with the kids. Here are some recommendations to make your stay both memorable and educational:

Parks
• • Lake Esmond Botanical Garden
• • Ballarat Wildlife Park
• • Eureka Aquatic Center

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Sovereign Hill
• • Gold Museum
• • Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka

Sights & Landmarks
• • Ballarat Golf Club
• • Art Gallery of Ballarat
• • Ballarat Town Hall

Food & Drink
• • Don's Kitchen
• • Golden Point Cafe
• • Craig's Royal Hotel