
Visit Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Blackwood, Gordon, Greendale

Magic Moorabool Markets in spring!

As the days start getting longer and a little bit warmer, September is a fantastic time for getting out and about across Moorabool.
And this month there are some great outdoor markets across our region, the perfect destination for a country drive.
From the long-running fortnightly Darley Market to the boutique-style Ballan Farmer’s Market, there’s something for everyone.
Check out all of this month’s markets at our markets page
New September exhibitions at galleries
Over the Winter months Moorabool’s inspiring artists have been diligently working, honing their crafts to present fabulous new artworks for Spring! More
Parma nights, steak nights and more!
We’ve put together a guide to specials nights across local pubs and restaurants, aimed at getting the family out for a great meal without breaking the budget. More


Pub classics, pizza
• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6, Mains from $22
• Lunch: Fri-Sun, Dinner: Thurs-Sun
Modern Australian
• Gluten free and Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6, Mains from $20
• Lunch and Dinner: Tues-Sun
High quality baked goods, pies, cakes and sandwiches
• Vegetarian options
• Not licenced
• Snacks from $5
• Open Mon-Sat
Breakfast, brunch and lunch, with house-made sweets and slices
• Vegetarian and gluten-free options
• Not licenced
• $20 - $40 per person
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Wed-Mon

Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 1 .5 bathroom
• From $455 per night (approx)
• Mud brick chalet
• Sauna and spa
• Leadlight widows, exposed beams
Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $205 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchenette
• Central Gordon Accommodation
• 1860's styled stone and timber miners cottage
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• Sites from $50 per night (approx)
• On-site cabins from $160 per night (approx)
• Bacchus Marsh accommodation
• Camp kitchen, laundry, free BBQs

Explore the magical grounds of a recreated Medieval castle, and enjoy show-stopping jousting tournaments, daring sword fights, axe-throwing and archery, and get up close to beautiful performance horses.
Open weekends and school holidays
A super-quirky and iconic presence in Ballan’s Inglis Street, Steptoes is a regular haunt for avid op shoppers from across Victoria.
Open Fri-Sat
This former barn with exposed beams and lead lights, houses an eclectic mix of unusual retail, including tweed boots, a Kookaburra Wilde bookshop, gemstone brooch plumes and collectables.
Open Sat-Sun
A Catholic shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu, a Marian devotion that originated in the island of Gozo in Malta.
Open Mon-Sun