Bakery Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Activities
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour
Our pick of the best Bakery Hill Hotel Deals
The Menzies Ballarat
Staff friendly and room was clean, The shower curtain needed to be replaced, it was cut off halfway and looked ragged.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
City Views Ballarat
Glean room, friendly staff on arrival
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Central City Motor Inn
Room, nice and clean. Just disappointed with the indoor pool
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Barkly Motorlodge
The price is reasonable and the location is convenient for traveling to Ballarat. If you’re going to Sovereign Hill, it’s only a 5-minute drive. The staff is nice.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Bakery Hill Motel
Rooms were clean and pleasant. Area around property needs to be cleaned. Weeds tidied at entrance and pit down to staff residence is an eye sore.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
family loved the room, clean & great location
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bakery Hill
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.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.
Soldiers Hill
You might appreciate the spas and restaurants in Soldiers Hill, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Town Hall are just a few notable stops.
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.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
