These Are The Best Regional Bakeries Around Australia

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

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

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

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

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?

Wind through fern tunnels, stop for a wine in a tram bar, or chase giant murals across the wheatbelt. These drives and rides prove Victoria’s best stories are found off the straight and narrow.

There’s something unmistakably Australian about a road trip: car packed, playlist on, landscapes shifting. Travelling down the highway toward Healesville, in Victoria’s Yarra Valley , the mountains rise, flanking me on both sides. I feel its embrace, a silent invitation to explore what lies beyond.

Moss-covered embankments rise on either side, and towering mountain ash trees form a green tunnel overhead. Road signs warn of wombats and cyclists but with giant ferns lining the roadside, the landscape feels prehistoric, as if a dinosaur might suddenly emerge. This, the Black Spur , is one of my favourite road trips.

The Black Spur

Location: Yarra Ranges
Duration: 30 kilometres / 30 minutes

The Black Spur is short compared to other Victorian road trips, just 30 kilometres, stretching from Healesville to Narbethong. But what it lacks in distance, it makes up for in scenery. Just outside Healesville, Maroondah Dam offers bushwalks and scenic views. However, if pressed for time, Selover’s Lookout is an easy roadside stop offering uninterrupted views of the dam.

In Narbethong, close to the Marysville’s snowfield, is the Black Spur Inn , a charming double-storey brick hotel that’s been welcoming travellers since 1863. Here, diners cosy up by the roaring fire or gaze through the floor-to-ceiling windows, imagining horse-drawn coaches carrying hopeful gold seekers to the eastern goldfields.

Victoria’s Silo Art Trail

Location: Various towns across the Wimmera Mallee region
Duration: More than 200 kilometres / 4–5 hours but best over a minimum of three days

What began as a way to draw travellers back into town bypassed by highways – places such as Nullawil, Sea Lake and Patchewollock – has grown into a celebrated outdoor art movement. The Silo Art Trail now includes 23 silos, each transformed with large-scale mural portraits sharing local stories, celebrating community heroes, Indigenous history, farming life, or regional identity.

The Nullawil silo, for example, is a portrait of a local farmer in a chequered flannelette shirt alongside his loyal kelpie, painted by artist Sam Bates (AKA Smug). And the silos at Albacutya in the Grampians, painted by artist Kitt Bennett, depict her joyful memories of growing up in the countryside. Many of the murals sit right in the heart of small towns, such as Rochester and St Arnaud , making them perfect spots to pause for a country pub meal or something sweet from a local bakery.

Metung to Mallacoota

Location: Gippsland
Duration: Approximately 220 kilometres / 4 hours

The Gippsland Lakes are a much-loved holiday spot in Victoria, but road-tripping further east reveals much more. Begin in Metung and time your visit with the monthly farmers’ market, or simply linger over lunch on the lawn of the Metung Hotel. Twenty minutes away is Lakes Entrance , where you can watch the fishing boats return with their catch.

Lakes Entrance. (Image: Visit Victoria/Iluminaire Pictures)

Continue to Marlo, where the Snowy River spills into the sea, and Cape Conran for its many beaches and walks. If needing to stretch your legs, Croajingolong National Park is home to the historic Point Hicks Lighthouse and the Wilderness Coast Walk. Birdwatching and rainforest trails near Bemm River are worth a pit stop before arriving in Mallacoota, where the forest meets the sea.

Great Ocean Road

Location: South-west Victoria, from Torquay to Allansford
Duration: Approximately 250 kilometres / 4–5 hours but best over a minimum of three days

Victoria’s most famous road trip delivers it all: world-class surf breaks, rainforest walks, clifftop lookouts and wildlife encounters. The journey begins in Torquay, the state’s surf capital, then hugs the coast past Anglesea and Lorne to Apollo Bay, before curving inland through the lush rainforest of the Otways. Stop at Cape Otway Lightstation or take to the treetops at Otway Fly.

Between Cape Otway and Port Campbell lies the most photographed stretch – seven of the Twelve Apostles still standing, alongside the golden cliffs of Loch Ard Gorge. Further west, Warrnambool is a winter whale-watching hotspot, before the road winds to Port Fairy, a charming fishing village of whalers’ cottages, walking trails and offshore seal colonies further along the coast.

Bellarine Taste Trail

Terindah Estate. (Image: Visit Victoria/Emily Godfrey)

Location: Bellarine Peninsula
Duration: Approximately 80 kilometres / 2–3 hours

The Bellarine Taste Trail is a feast for the senses, winding through coastal towns, past boutique wineries and artisan producers. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure style trail – simply grab a map and build your own delicious journey.

You might wander historic, seafront Queenscliff, sip wine in a converted tram bar at Terindah Estate , sample a locally distilled whisky at The Whiskery in Drydale or pick up a jar of honey at Wattle Grove in Wallington. Seafood lovers can head to Portarlington, famous for its mussels. Eat them fresh at local restaurants or head out on the water with Portarlington Mussel Tours.

O’Keefe Rail Trail – Bendigo to Heathcote

Pink Cliffs Reserve in Heathcote can be seen on the O’Keefe Rail Trail. (Image: Visit Victoria/Emily Godfrey)

Location: Central Victoria
Duration: Approximately 50 kilometres / 4 hours cycling

Travellers first journeyed between Heathcote and Bendigo in 1888, when the railway line was built to link the towns. Trains stopped running in 1956, but today the route has a new life as the O’Keefe Rail Trail . The path is mostly level for easy riding, and along the way you’ll cycle past bushland, waterways and reserves. There are plenty of places to picnic, birdwatch, and if you’re lucky, spot a platypus.

The trail is well supported with water stations, bike repair points, shelters, and signage. Axedale makes a great halfway stop, with the pretty Campaspe River Reserve for a rest and local cafes for refuelling. Begin in Heathcote, known for its wineries and cafes, or in Bendigo, which is easily reached by train from Melbourne/Naarm. Shorter sections, such as Heathcote to Axedale, are also popular.

Goldfields Track – Ballarat to Bendigo

Location: Central Victoria
Duration: Approximately 210 kilometres / 2–3 days cycling

The Goldfields Track traces a route once so rich in gold it made Melbourne one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Starting at Mt Buninyong, south of Ballarat, the trail leads mountain cyclists and walkers north through Creswick, Daylesford and Castlemaine before finishing in Bendigo. Along the way, you’ll encounter granite outcrops, eucalypt forests, rolling farmland and remnants of the region’s mining past.

As it passes through the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung and Wadawurrung people, the track shares gold rush history and Indigenous stories brought to life by interpretive signs. Walk or ride the full trail or choose from one of its three distinct sections. With cosy stays, cafes and pubs, it’s easy to mix wilderness with comfort.