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Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Aug 28
Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Thursday Night Music Bingo at the Local Taproom
Aug 28
Thursday Night Music Bingo at the Local Taproom
Gigs with Jigz at the Border Inn
Aug 29
Gigs with Jigz at the Border Inn
Karaoke at the Local Taproom, Bacchus Marsh
Aug 29
Karaoke at the Local Taproom, Bacchus Marsh
Fridays at the Royal Hotel Presents: Rock Agenda
Aug 29
Fridays at the Royal Hotel Presents: Rock Agenda
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Moorabool Magic for Father’s Day 2025

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, September 7, and we’ve rounded up all of the best local Father’s Day events from Bacchus Marsh to Gordon, Ballan to Blackwood and beyond.

From a three-course lunch at Myrniong’s Plough Bistro to the ultimate barbecue feast at Smokehouse 720, or what about the best in pub classics at the Commercial, Courthouse, Royal or Border Inn, it’s all here.

Head to our Father’s Day page and take your pick!

Live music happening in August

Moorabool’s music scene is super active in August with a stack of opportunities to catch live music at our awesome country pubs, markets and events. More

Markets across Moorabool

Although the weather’s cooling, it’s still a fantastic time for getting out and about at the regular markets across Moorabool. More

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Zest Licensed Cafe
Zest Licensed Cafe

Coffee, breakfast, lunch, desserts

• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Snacks from $5, Mains from $11
• Breakfast and Lunch: Mon-Sun

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Gordon Hotel
Gordon Hotel

Pub classics, pizza

• Gluten free and Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6.50, Mains from $21
• Lunch: Wed-Sun, Dinner: Mon-Sun

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St Anne’s Vineyards Myrniong
St Anne’s Vineyards Myrniong

Pizza Sundays, Cafe Saturdays, wine tasting

• Gluten free and Vegetarian options
• Fully licenced (no BYO)
• Pizzas from $25, Cafe from $12 / $25
• Pizzas Sunday lunch, Cafe Saturday lunch

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Kikuchi Sushi Train
Kikuchi Sushi Train

Sushi, Sashimi, Japanese street food

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed
• Starts from $2.50, Mains from $10.80
• Lunch and Dinner: Mon-Sun

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Le Shed
Le Shed

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $148 per night (approx)
• Tiny house with kitchen
• Short walk to central Blackwood
• Adjacent to Wombat State Forest

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The Lerderderg Escape
The Lerderderg Escape

Sleeps 9, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• From $345 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 10 min stroll into central Blackwood
• Nestled above Lerderderg Forest

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Country unit in Bacchus Marsh
Country unit in Bacchus Marsh

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $244 per night (approx)
• Entire house includes full kitchen
• 5 mins from central Bacchus Marsh
• Cute and modern with outdoor garden

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Converted Train Carriage
Converted Train Carriage

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $134 per night (approx)
• Fridge and microwave
• Central Ballan Accommodation
• Lovely cosy converted 1914 train carriage

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Gordon Hat Shoppe
Gordon Hat Shoppe

Super-quirky shop offering original-design headwear made from handwoven Harris Tweed from Scotland and fur felt materials.

Open Fri-Sun

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Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary offers fun and informative walking tours of their 275 acre property in Gordon.

Tours held regularly

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Ballan Farmers Market
Ballan Farmers Market

Regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

Second Saturday of each month

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Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures
Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures

Thriving fabric and second-hand store and a hub for lovers of all kinds of craft and vintage items.

Open Wed-Sat

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