The Best Western Lake Inn is a new property. The property is in town, approximately 1 kilometer from the CBD and close to the famous Lake Wendouree with its walking trails, boating and fishing. Ballarat is about 90 minutes from the Melbourne CBD and also from MelbourneTullamarine International Airport. Ballarat is a vibrant major regional City in Victoria with a population of 85,000 and has some great universities, colleges, hospitals, sporting facilities, entertainment and world class industries. Discover the history of Gold Mining and visit the major attraction of Sovereign Hill, which is a Historical Gold Mining Village, fully functioning that also has an evening Sound and Light Show. Visit the numerous wineries of the Local, Pyrenees and Bendigo Regions, famous for some excellent wines, or visit the Mineral Springs and Spa Country of Daylesford, just 40 minutes away. The Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree are well worth a visit and there is a new Australian Prisoner of War Memorial Wall dedicated to all Australian Prisoners of War. Please add your estimated time of arrival (ETA) when booking this hotel.