Exploring Ballan and Myrniong, Victoria

Quaint and quirky! Sitting pretty at a short drive from both Ballarat and Melbourne, Ballan and Myrniong have become popular destinations for those out on a weekend drive, offering gorgeous landscapes and great options for sightseeing and dining.

Stroll down Ballan’s historic main street and choose from some great dining options, or check out the local art galleries. Ballan is also host to the famed annual Autumn Festival, along with the Ballan District Vintage Rally.

Just up the highway, Myrniong is home to a significant number of early bluestone buildings, along with two of Moorabool’s most loved venues, The Plough restaurant and St Anne’s Winery.

Truly this section of Moorabool is a daytrippers delight, as evidenced by the large numbers of classic cars which line the main streets every weekend.

Ballan is turning pink for the McGrath Foundation this October

Moorabool List

Ballan Bakehouse & Bar

Bakery goods, coffee, alcoholic drinks, local produce

• Vegetarian options
• Drive-through or eat in
• Open daily

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Fabulous Flower Co

Coffee, sandwiches, juice, pastries

• Vegetarian and Vegan options
• Not licensed
• Breakfast and Lunch: Mon-Sat

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The Tin Plate

Cafe and bistro favourites plus Nepalese specials

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed
• Pies from $7, Mains from $11
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Seven days

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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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Commercial Hotel

Pub classics

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6, Mains from $20
• Lunch and Dinner: Mon – Sun

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Ballan Bakery

Coffee, sandwiches, bakery goods

• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Eat in area
• Sandwiches from $5, pies from $4
• Breakfast and Lunch: Mon-Sun

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Shezza’s Diner

‘50s style burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes

• Vegetarian options
• Not licenced
• Snacks from $5
• Breakfast, Lunch: Wed-Mon

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St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Snacks Wed-Fri. Lunches on weekends. Wine tasting

• Gluten free and Vegetarian options
• Fully licenced (no BYO)
• Snack menu from $12 - $26
• A la carte menu from $12 / $30

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The Plough Myrniong

Modern Australian, Steak

• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $8, Mains from $24
• Lunch: Fri-Sun, Dinner: Thurs-Sat

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Modern Farmhouse in Ballan

Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms

• From $270 per night (approx)
• 10 min drive to central Ballan
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Deck with garden views

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Modern Four Bedroom Getaway

Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• From $666 per night (approx)
• Central Ballan Accommodation
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Ducted Gas Heating

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Farmstay near Ballan

Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms

• From $280 per night (approx)
• Short drive to central Ballan
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Garden views

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The Plough @ Myrniong

Two double studio rooms available

• Mon-Wed $150 per room
• Thurs – Sun $200, incl. $50 dining voucher
• Flatscreen TV, tea/coffee
• Private bathroom

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Ballan Horse and Goat

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $98 per night (approx)
• Entire unit including kitchenette
• 0.7 km walk to central Ballan
• Overlooking the Werribee River Valley

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Ballan Caravan Park

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• Caravan sites and on-site cabins
• Barbecue facilities and communal laundry
• Adjoins Caledonian Park and Playground
• Central Ballan Accommodation

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Valencia @ Phoenix

Sleeps 6, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $292 per night (approx)
• Entire house plus kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views

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Oslo @ Phoenix Park

Sleeps 6, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $283 per night (approx)
• Entire house plus kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views

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Large Country Garden Beauty

Sleeps 8, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $287 per night (approx)
• Entire house plus kitchen
• Close to train station and shops
• Architect designed with garden views

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Cosy Family Getaway

Sleeps 8, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $159 per night (approx)
• Entire house with full kitchen
• Short walk to central Ballan
• Spacious brick house, great parking and backyard

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Kyiv @ Phoenix Park

Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $270 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views

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Family Friendly House

Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $126 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 5 mins from central Ballan
• Recently renovated, 2 mins from freeway

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Westcott Cottage

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $166 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchenette
• Central Ballan Accommodation
• Cosy, 1860s cottage with garden

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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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Wilde About Books

There’s a new chapter beginning in Ballan, with Wilde About Books bringing the joy of browsing for books back to the township.

Open Thurs 10am - 1pm, Fri 1pm - 5pm, Sat 10am - 1pm

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My Boy Harry

A new gem in the heart of Ballan, bringing beautiful homewares, plants, gifts and vintage-inspired treasures to Inglis Street.

Open Tues-Sun

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Ballan Historic Tree Walk

The Ballan Historic Tree Walk has been created by the Ballan Arboretum Group to honour the planting efforts of the early settlers and ensure that these now mature significant trees get the recognition they deserve.

Open 24 hours

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The Good Ship Lollipop

Relive your childhood with nostalgic lollies and old time favourites, or sample some of their 25 – yes, 25! – fabulous ice cream flavours, including seven dairy free and vegan sorbets.

Open daily

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FlackPTO Gallery

Iconic 1864 post and telegraph office which has found a new life as a visual arts gallery and studio space, with a regularly updated collection of paintings and photographic art.

Open Fri-Sun until 3

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Ballan Farmers Market

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

Second Saturday of each month

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Spa Country Sunflowers

You might know Bolwarrah Springs from their delicious fresh produce, but the farm is also home to Spa Country Sunflowers, an amazing photo-picnic-picking experience, close to Ballan and Gordon.

Open weekends and public holidays during the picking season

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Ballan Mineral Springs

Tranquil mineral spring located on Shaws Road, nearby the beautiful Bostock Reservoir. Includes parking area and picnic tables, overlooking therein branch of the Moorabool River.

Open 24 hours

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Ballan Arts Space

Active gallery space located in the main street of Ballan, featuring regular exhibitions focusing on the work of local artists.

Open Fri-Sun 10am-3pm

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Oak Grove Gallery

Independent gallery located in an historic Ballan building.

Open daily

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Steptoe’s Op Shop

Now operating in its new location in the Ballan Neighbourhood House, Steptoe’s is a regular haunt for avid op shoppers from across Victoria.

Open Thurs-Sat

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Opportunity on Inglis

Regularly updated assortment of vintage, designer and second-hand clothing, books, shoes and bric-a-brac.

Open Mon-Sat

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Mill Rose Quilting and Gallery

Quilting, sewing and knitting shop, located in a fabulously decked out former masonic lodge and house.

Open Wed-Sat

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Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures

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

Open Tues-Sun

Ballan Lions Market

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

First Saturday of each month

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MAPP Up in Lights Ballan

One of two Moorabool Art Pathway Program (MAPP) outdoor galleries, a Council initiative showing the work of local artists 24 hours a day.

Open 24 hours

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Sam’s Christmas Trees

For over 20 years, Sam's Christmas Trees have been supplying gorgeous pine trees which have been carefully pruned throughout their lives for that perfect yuletide look.

Fri - Sun throughout December

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St Annes Cellar Door

Visit St Anne’s huge bluestone cellar door inn Myrniong, offering free tastings of their wine range, along with from-the-barrel port sampling.

Open daily

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Events

Halloween Escape Room at Moorabool Libraries

Oct 26

10:00 am10:0010:00 am

Halloween Escape Room at Moorabool Libraries

10:00 am10:0010:00 am

Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with a Halloween Escape Room running across both Ballan and Lerderderg libraries in the lead-up to Halloween.

10:00 am10:0010:00 am

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

Nov 5

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Ballan Lions Community Market – Going Pink… Take 2!

Nov 7

9:00 am – 1:00 pm09:00 – 13:009:00 am – 1:00 pm

Ballan Lions Community Market – Going Pink… Take 2!

9:00 am – 1:00 pm09:00 – 13:009:00 am – 1:00 pm

After very wet weather forced the cancellation of the October market, Ballan Lions Community Market is taking its Pink Up celebration into November instead — and the pink theme is very much still on.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm09:00 – 13:009:00 am – 1:00 pm

Nov 7

9:00 am09:009:00 am

Garage Sale Trail Across Moorabool 2026

9:00 am09:009:00 am

Garage Sale Trail returns to Moorabool Shire Council over two big weekends, 7-8 and 14-15 November 2026, with hundreds of locals expected to sell or shop secondhand at garage sales and markets across the region.

9:00 am09:009:00 am

Nov 7

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:302:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Thin Red Lines

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:302:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Contemporary poetry, live music and literary performance come together at the Ballan Mechanics Institute for a special edition of Melbourne’s long-running Thin Red Lines, presented as part of the Hide + Seek Arts Festival.

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:302:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Nov 8

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm12:00 – 15:0012:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Live Music and Plough Pizza

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm12:00 – 15:0012:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm12:00 – 15:0012:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Nov 12

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Family Country Night at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan

Nov 13

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm17:00 – 22:005:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Family Country Night at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm17:00 – 22:005:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Pull on the boots and get ready for a country-themed night at the Commercial Hotel Ballan, with line dancing, live music and plenty happening for the whole family.

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm17:00 – 22:005:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Nov 14

9:00 am09:009:00 am

Garage Sale Trail Across Moorabool 2026

9:00 am09:009:00 am

Nov 14

9:00 am – 1:00 pm09:00 – 13:009:00 am – 1:00 pm

Ballan Farmers Market

9:00 am – 1:00 pm09:00 – 13:009:00 am – 1:00 pm

Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm09:00 – 13:009:00 am – 1:00 pm

Nov 15

9:00 am – 4:00 pm09:00 – 16:009:00 am – 4:00 pm

Korweinguboora Car Boot Sale

9:00 am – 4:00 pm09:00 – 16:009:00 am – 4:00 pm

Have a browse for bargains or clear out a few things of your own at the Korweinguboora Recreation Reserve Car Boot Sale.

9:00 am – 4:00 pm09:00 – 16:009:00 am – 4:00 pm

Nov 15

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm12:00 – 14:0012:00 pm – 2:00 pm

High Tea at The Plough

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm12:00 – 14:0012:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Settle in for an indulgent afternoon at The Plough in Myrniong, with their new High Tea bringing a little extra ceremony to a Sunday catch-up, birthday or special occasion.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm12:00 – 14:0012:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Nov 19

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Nov 21

10:00 am – 3:00 pm10:00 – 15:0010:00 am – 3:00 pm

Moorabool Landcare Festival

10:00 am – 3:00 pm10:00 – 15:0010:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Moorabool Landcare Festival returns to Ballan with a full day focused on pest plants and animals, and practical ways we can better care for the land around us.

10:00 am – 3:00 pm10:00 – 15:0010:00 am – 3:00 pm

Nov 26

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Ballan Bakehouse & Bar 1st Birthday Party

Nov 28

12:00 pm – 9:00 pm12:00 – 21:0012:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ballan Bakehouse & Bar 1st Birthday Party

12:00 pm – 9:00 pm12:00 – 21:0012:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ballan Bakehouse & Bar is celebrating its first birthday with a full day of food, music and family fun.

12:00 pm – 9:00 pm12:00 – 21:0012:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Nov 29

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm12:00 – 15:0012:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Live Music and Plough Pizza

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm12:00 – 15:0012:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm12:00 – 15:0012:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Dec 3

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Dec 5

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm16:00 – 20:004:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Ballan Lions Christmas Twilight Market

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm16:00 – 20:004:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Ballan Lions Community Market gets a festive makeover for its final market of 2026, with a special Christmas Twilight Market taking over Inglis Street from 4pm to 8pm.

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm16:00 – 20:004:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Christmas Drag Bingo at St Anne's Winery

Dec 5

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm19:30 – 22:007:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Christmas Drag Bingo at St Anne's Winery

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm19:30 – 22:007:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Christmas celebrations are getting a fabulous makeover at St Anne's Winery in Myrniong, with a special night of Drag Bingo.

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm19:30 – 22:007:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Gypsy – The Australian Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan

Dec 5

8:30 pm – 11:59 pm20:30 – 23:598:30 pm – 11:59 pm

Gypsy – The Australian Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan

8:30 pm – 11:59 pm20:30 – 23:598:30 pm – 11:59 pm

Get ready for more than two hours of Fleetwood Mac classics when Gypsy – The Australian Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show takes over the Commercial Hotel Ballan.

8:30 pm – 11:59 pm20:30 – 23:598:30 pm – 11:59 pm

Dec 10

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Dec 12

9:00 am – 1:00 pm09:00 – 13:009:00 am – 1:00 pm

Ballan Farmers Market

9:00 am – 1:00 pm09:00 – 13:009:00 am – 1:00 pm

Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm09:00 – 13:009:00 am – 1:00 pm

Dec 13

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm12:00 – 14:0012:00 pm – 2:00 pm

High Tea at The Plough

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm12:00 – 14:0012:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Settle in for an indulgent afternoon at The Plough in Myrniong, with their new High Tea bringing a little extra ceremony to a Sunday catch-up, birthday or special occasion.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm12:00 – 14:0012:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dec 17

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm17:30 – 21:305:30 pm – 9:30 pm