Bakery Hill Travel 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.
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.
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
Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Bakery Hill
City Views Ballarat
Laundry and indoor heated swimming pool on site. Friendly staff. Smooth check-in and communication
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Menzies Ballarat
Location to city centre
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Central City Motor Inn
Could not fault cleanliness and amenities. Good sized room.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Bakery Hill Motel
Quick overnighter - very convenient for restaurants, CBD, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Barkly Motorlodge
Room was outdated. Bathroom needs an upgrade. Shower was over the old spa, so hard to climb in.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Mid City Ballarat
Close to hospital’s which was great. the room did smell musty when we first went in, had to leave door open for quite some time.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
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 Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.
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.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.
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.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Canadian
Travellers like the parks in Canadian, and Lake Esmond is a top attraction you might want to visit.
