Bakery Hill
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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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour
Top hotels in Bakery Hill

City Views Ballarat
Great location, price and staff.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

The Menzies Ballarat
Very convenient for sight seeing
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Barkly Motorlodge
I found everything welcoming I will defintly recommend and return
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Bakery Hill Motel
Quick overnighter - very convenient for restaurants, CBD, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Central City Motor Inn
Could not fault cleanliness and amenities. Good sized room.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Mid City Ballarat
Close to everything was short walk to the shuttle bus, quiet location and a great cafe 2 doors down for breakfast. Great meal too Thank you got what we wanted
Reviewed on 7 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 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 Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill 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.

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.

