Quality Inn & Suites The Menzies

Specialties

From a romantic getaway for two to a value packed family getaway, we can design a package to suit you or your group.

History

Established in 2000.

Situated on historic Bakery Hill, The Menzies’ location ‘oozes’ a rich history.

Of great historical significance, The Menzies is situated only metres between two well documented events. To the left of the motel was the discovery of The Welcome Nugget and to the right, where the Eureka Flag flies at the Bakery Hill Roundabout — is the location where miners assembled to hear the famous speech by activist Peter Lalor prior to the Eureka Rebellion.

GOLD! The Welcome Nugget was unearthed near the corner of Humffray and Mair Streets on 9 June 1858. At the time it was the largest lump of gold found in the world. In ‘old speak’ it was 20 inches long, 12 inches wide, 8 inches thick, weighed 2217 troy ounces (69 kg) and was 99.6 pure gold. The enormity of it was truly astounding. A replica can be seen in the Ballarat Gold Museum opposite Sovereign Hill.

EUREKA! About 1500 angry gold miners gathered at Bakery Hill on Wednesday, November 29 in 1854 to protest over high licence fees and subs