28 of the best regional bakeries around Australia

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We quizzed you, our readers, on where to find the best regional bakeries in Australia – and your responses did not disappoint.  

Australia’s regional bakeries have become destinations in their own right, with loyal locals and visitors raving about their flaky pastries, fresh sourdough and creative cakes. From creamy vanilla slices in Tasmania to award-winning pies in Victoria, these bakeries are worth the road trip. Here are 28 reader-approved bakeries you need to add to your foodie bucket list. 

Reader-approved bakery bliss! You, our readers, have spoken – these are the best regional bakeries around Australia. Worth the road trip? You bet!

1. Sunday Sustainable Bakery, Byron Bay, NSW 

At the top of the list, this Byron Bay gem champions sustainability with organic ingredients and eco-friendly practices. Sunday Sustainable Bakery is famous for its croissants and artisan breads that draw queues of hungry locals and visitors. 

Address: 101 Jonson St, Byron Bay 

2. Lagom Bakery, Burrill Lake, NSW 

pastries at Lagom Bakery
This artisanal bakery serves irresistible goods. (Image: @olamoszumanka)

Nestled on the picturesque NSW South Coast, Lagom Bakery offers the perfect balance of sweet and savoury treats. Their pastries, cakes and loaves have earned them a devoted following. 

Address: 98 McDonald Parade, Burrill Lake 

3. Baker and Daughters, Mullumbimby, NSW 

This family-run bakery in Mullumbimby on the NSW North Coast is a local treasure. Known for its wholesome approach, Baker and Daughters serves up an array of baked goods infused with love and tradition. 

Address: 28 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby 

4. Ket Bakery, Wallington, Vic 

sourdough bread at Ket Bakery
Their buttery sourdough is mouthwatering. (Image: Victoria Content Hub)

Tucked away on the Bellarine Peninsula, Ket Bakery is celebrated for its impeccable pastries and buttery sourdough croissants. It’s a must-stop for anyone exploring regional Victoria. 

Address: 377 Grubb Rd, Wallington 

5. Racine Bakery, Orange, NSW 

brioche bread at Racine Bakery
One of the best organic rolls you will ever taste. (Image: Destination NSW)

This elegant bakery in the heart of Orange wine country pairs beautifully with the region’s stellar vintages. Racine Bakery’s sourdoughs and delicate pastries are the talk of the town. 

Address: 142 Summer St, Orange 

6. Barnett’s Bakery, Crescent Head, NSW 

A coastal favourite, Barnett’s Bakery is known for its hearty Aussie pies and fresh bread. Surf and snack your way through this charming destination. 

Address: Shop 2/12 Main St, Crescent Head 

7. The Baker’s Duck, Toowoomba, Qld 

croissant at The Baker's Duck
The handcrafted pastries taste as good as they look.

Creative croissants, cruffins and cakes are the hallmarks of The Baker’s Duck . This Toowoomba institution has foodies driving for hours to stock up on its imaginative treats. 

Address: 124 Campbell St, Toowoomba City 

8. Black Cockatoo Bakery, Blue Mountains, NSW 

Making bread at at Black Cockatoo Bakery
Stop by Black Cockatoo Bakery in either Katoomba or Lawson.

Rustic and inviting, Black Cockatoo Bakery specialises in artisanal sourdoughs and pastries. Its two picturesque settings in the Blue Mountains add to its appeal. 

Address: 165 Katoomba Street, Katoomba and Shop 1/1 Staples Crescent, Lawson 

9. Hayden’s Pies, Ulladulla, NSW 

pies at Hayden's
Their picture-perfect pies are thoughtfully made.

This South Coast staple is a pie-lover’s paradise. Hayden’s Pies offers traditional fillings with a modern twist, making it a must-visit for road trippers. 

Address: Shop 2/166 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla 

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10. Peach and Wolf, Coffs Harbour, NSW 

signage of Peach Wolf Family Bakery
This family bakery whips up long fermented pastries.

Peach and Wolf is an up-and-coming favourite, delivering a fresh take on baked classics. It’s fast becoming a Coffs Harbour icon. 

Address: The Equinox Building, 29/87 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour 

11. The Bakery, Alice Springs, NT 

The Bakery goodies
This local favourite knows how to satisfy every craving. (Image: Tourism NT/Neil Rilatt)

Outback adventurers swear by The Bakery in Alice Springs. Known for its hearty bakes and laid-back vibe, it’s the perfect pit stop in the Red Centre. 

Address: 4/11 Todd St, Alice Springs 

12. Sourdough Bakery at Balabudgee, Mudgee, NSW

Sourdough from the Sourdough Bakery at Balabudgee
The one-day-a-week bakery is located just outside of Mudgee.

This hidden gem near the Central West town of Mudgee offers simple yet delicious baked goods that keep its loyal customers coming back for more. 

Address: Frog Rock 

13. Icky Sticky Patisserie, Lorn, NSW 

passionfruit meringue tarts at Icky Sticky Patisserie
Indulge in these passionfruit meringue tarts which just melt in the mouth. (Image: Destination NSW)

Renowned for indulgent cakes and picture-perfect pastries, Icky Sticky Patisserie has earned its spot on this list. 

Address: 2/27 Belmore Rd, Lorn 

14. The Pocket Storehouse, Bundaberg, Qld 

The Poket Storehouse
This bakery is not to be missed by baked goods enthusiasts.

This Bundaberg bakery specialises in sourdough, using traditional methods to create flavourful, crusty loaves. The Pocket Storehouse is a must for bread lovers. 

Address: 27 Elliott Heads Rd, Kepnock 

15. Red Beard Bakery, Trentham, Vic 

Red Beard Bakery homemade sourdough
Their handmade sourdough breads are baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. (Image: Victoria Content Hub)

Set in a historic building, Red Beard Bakery is famous for its wood-fired bread and connection to traditional baking techniques. 

Address: 38A High St, Trentham 

16. Babinda Bakery, Babinda, Qld 

If you’re in Far North Queensland, don’t miss Babinda Bakery’s legendary cream buns. They’re worth every calorie. 

Address: 35 Munro St, Babinda 

17. Wild Yeast FNQ, Trinity Beach, Qld 

This sourdough haven in Trinity Beach offers the perfect blend of tropical vibes and artisanal bread-making.  

Address: Rabaul St, Trinity Beach 

18. Port Elliot Bakery, Port Elliot, SA

Port Elliott Bakery
Established in 1989, this family bakery surely knows how to nail baked classics.

Port Elliot Bakery’s pastries are as famous as its coastal setting in South Australia. Try their vanilla slice for a sweet treat with a view. 

Address: 31 North Terrace, Port Elliot 

19. Mount Barker Country Bakery, Mount Barker, WA 

An award-winning bakery known for its pies and friendly service, Mount Barker Country Bakery is a highlight of Western Australia’s Great Southern region. 

Address: 18 Mondurup St, Mount Barker 

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20. Kenilworth Country Bakery, Kenilworth, Qld

Donuts and baked goods at Kenilworth Bakery
Try Kenilworth Country Bakery’s doughnuts.

Kenilworth Country Bakery is Instagram-famous for its giant doughnuts, but its pies and other pastries are just as irresistible. 

Address: 8 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth 

21. Dunkeld Old Bakery, Dunkeld, Vic 

Dunkeld Old Bakery
Victoria’s hidden gem has been around since 1887. (Image: Victoria Content Hub)

This charming bakery in the Grampians combines history and flavour, offering a cosy spot to enjoy freshly baked bread and pastries. 

Address: 97 Martin St, Dunkeld 

22. Richmond Bakery, Richmond, Tas 

Richmond Bakery’s vanilla slices are legendary. Stop in for a sweet treat while exploring this historic Tasmanian town. 

Address: 6/50 Bridge St, Richmond 

23. Tumby Bay Bakery, Tumby Bay, SA 

Tumby Bay bakery
Have a pit stop at Tumby Bay Bakery.

Known for its hearty pies and friendly service, Tumby Bay Bakery is a staple in this coastal South Australian town. 

Address: 11 North Terrace, Tumby Bay 

24. Bruny Baker Bread Fridge, Bruny Island, Tas 

Bunny Baker's roadside fridge
The bakery’s charm lies in its roadside fridge. (Image: Tourism Tasmania/James Vodicka)

Located on stunning Bruny Island, this bakery is actually a vintage roadside fridge that serves up fresh bread and pastries with a side of breathtaking views. 

Address: Alonnah 

25. Happy Baker, Yackandandah, Vic 

Happy Baker’s creative approach to baking has earned it a devoted following in Victoria’s High Country. 

Address: 6 Turntable Ln, Yackandandah 

26. Country Cob Bakery, Kyneton, Vic 

Country Cob's pies
Country Cob has got to have the ooziest pies we’ve tasted.

Home to multi-award-winning pies, Country Cob Bakery in Kyneton is a must-visit for anyone exploring regional Victoria. 

Address: 130-132 Mollison Street, Kyneton 

27. Franquette, Tamborine Mountain, Qld 

baked goodies at Franquette
Help yourself to some delicately made and fresh breads.

Located in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Franquette’s refined take on baked goods makes it a standout. Their attention to detail is evident in every bite. 

Address: 155 Long Road, Tamborine Mountain 

28. Silver Creek Sourdough, Beechworth, Vic 

Silver Creek Sourdough produces some of the best artisanal bread in Victoria, using natural fermentation to create loaves full of flavour. 

Address: Boilerhouse Lane off Gilchrist Ave, Beechworth 

Your next road trip just got a lot tastier. These regional bakeries prove that Australia’s best bakes aren’t limited to the city. Which one will you visit first? 

Emily Murphy
Emily Murphy is Australian Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her time at the company she has been instrumental in shaping its social media and email presence, and crafting compelling narratives that inspire others to explore Australia's vast landscapes. Her previous role was a journalist at Prime Creative Media and before that she was freelancing in publishing, content creation and digital marketing. When she's not creating scroll-stopping travel content, Em is a devoted 'bun mum' and enjoys spending her spare time by the sea, reading, binge-watching a good TV show and exploring Sydney's vibrant dining scene. Next on her Aussie travel wish list? Tasmania and The Kimberley.
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Exploding supernovas & gold fever: discover the past at this outback Qld town

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    Under wide-open outback skies, discover a fossicking gem that’s managed to slip under the radar.

    While the name Clermont may feel new to even the most intrepid traveller, its gilded history stretches back centuries. You’ll find it just off the highway, humming quietly under the hazy veil of Queensland’s outback sun. It’s here, hemmed in by mountains and perched atop soil heavy with the earth’s treasures, that one of Australia’s most accessible outback adventures awaits.

    Thanks to deposits of gold, copper and gemstones – souvenirs left by exploding supernovas and the heave of tectonic plates – Clermont became a centre point of Queensland’s Gold Rush. And now? Australia’s fossicking capital is yours to discover.

    Getting there

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    Take a drive through Queensland’s Mackay Isaac region. (Image: Sean Scott/ TEQ)

    You’ll find Clermont in Queensland’s Mackay Isaac region. To get here, it’s an easy three-hour drive over sealed roads from Mackay. Or, if you’re heading from the Sapphire Fields of Emerald, the drive will carve out just over an hour from your day.

    Whether you’re road-tripping through outback Queensland or just tracing your way through all that Australia has to offer, Clermont is remote but easily accessible.

    Best accommodation in Clermont

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    Camp by Theresa Creek Dam. (Image: Riptide Creative/ TEQ)

    All accommodation comes with a generous helping of country hospitality here. The choice is yours between modern hotels, parking up the camper or pitching a tent.

    Theresa Creek Dam lies just outside town. Begin each day with crisp country air and bright outback sunrises. Spend the night under the sparkling country stars and your days out on the dam fishing or kayaking. Even if you aren’t camping, be sure to save space in your itinerary for an afternoon on the red dirt shore.

    To stay closer to town, opt for a central hotel to base yourself between exploring and fossicking, like Smart Stayzzz Inn and Clermont Country Motor Inn .

    Things to do in Clermont

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    Join a tour with Golden Prospecting.

    One does not visit Clermont without trying their hand at fossicking. There are strict rules when it comes to fossicking, so stick to areas dedicated for general permission and make sure you obtain your license beforehand. Try your luck at McMasters , Four Mile , Town Desert, McDonald Flat and Flat Diggings . To increase your odds, sign on for a tour with the expert team at Golden Prospecting . They’ll give you access to exclusive plots and expert advice along the way.

    Once you’ve tried your luck on the gold fields, head to the Clermont Township and Historical Museum . Each exhibit works like an archaeologist’s brush to dust away the layers of Clermont’s history. Like the steam engine that painstakingly relocated the entire town inch by inch to higher ground after it was decimated by flooding in 1916. See the tools that helped build the Blair Athol mine, historic fire engines, shearing sheds and all sorts of relics that make up Clermont’s story.

    The historic Copperfield Chimney offers a change of pace. Legend has it that fossickers found a solid wall of copper here, over three metres high, kick-starting Queensland’s first-ever copper mine.

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    See Clermont from above with Bush Heli Services. (Image: Riptide Creative/ TEQ)

    For hiking, nearby Dysart is the best place to access Peak Range National Park. Here, mountainous horizons stretch across the outback as if plucked from another world. Set off for a scenic drive along the Peak Downs Highway for access to countless geological wonders. Like the slanting rockface of Wolfang Peak. Summit it, and you’ll find yourself looking out across a scene surely conjured up by Banjo Paterson. Dry scrub dancing in the warm breeze, grazing cattle, eucalypts and the gentle creak of windmills. Don’t miss visiting Gemini Peaks, either, for one of the park’s best vistas, and a blanket of wild flowers after rain.

    Then, take to the skies with a scenic helicopter tour with Bush Heli-Services . Shift your perspective and cruise above all the sights from your trip. Spots like Lords Table Mountain and Campbell’s Peak are best viewed from the skies.

    Before you head home, be sure to explore the neighbouring townships. Spend a lazy afternoon in the shade of Nebo Hotel’s wrap-around verandahs . The hotel’s 1900s dance hall has since been replaced with one of the area’s biggest rodeo arenas, so consider timing your trip to line up with a boot scootin’ rodeo. Or, stop by a ghost town. Mount Britton was once a thriving town during the 1880s Gold Rush. It’s been totally abandoned and now lies untouched, a perfect relic of the Gold Rush.

    Best restaurants and cafes in Clermont

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    Stop into the Commercial Hotel Clermont.

    Days spent fossicking, bushwalking and cramming on history call for excellent coffee and hearty country meals. Luckily, Clermont delivers in spades.

    Lotta Lattes Cafe is beloved by locals for a reason. Start your days here for the best caffeine fix in town and an impeccable brunch menu.

    For a real country meal, an icy cold beer and that famed country hospitality, head straight to the town’s iconic hotel: the Commercial Hotel (known endearingly to locals as ‘The Commie’). It’s been a staple in Clermont since 1877. The hotel even survived the flood of 1916 when it was sawn in two and moved to higher ground.

    Naturally, time spent in the outback must include calling into the local bakery. For delicious pies and a tantalising array of sweet treats, make Bluemac Bakehouse your go-to while in town.

    Discover more of The Mackay Isaac region, and start planning your trip at mackayisaac.com.