Our Region

A day trip to Greendale and Blackwood

A popular destination for hikers and campers accessing both Lerderderg State Park and Wombat State Forest, the area around Greendale and Blackwood townships is strikingly gorgeous!

Surrounded by bushland and home to the historic Greendale Hotel and General Store, Greendale might also be familiar to movie buffs: it was the location for the much of the filming of Charlotte’s Web in 2006

Blackwood’s mountaintop setting offers stunning views of the Wombat State Forest, historic buildings, native flora and fauna and seasonal wildflowers, along with great dining opportunities courtesy of the Blackwood Hotel and the Garden of St Erth nursery’s on-site cafe.

And keep an eye out each year for the lively and popular Blackwood Wood Chop and Easter Carnival, held every Easter Saturday for over a century.

Moorabool List

Blackwood General

Blackwood General

Coffee, gourmet toasties and burgers, pizza

• Vegetarian options
• Licensed, no BYO
• Lunch daily, dinner Wed and Fri

Jindarup Post Office Cafe

Jindarup Post Office Cafe

Coffee, gourmet toasties, pies and pastries

• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Not licensed
• Mains $10 - $14
• Open seven days

Garden of St Erth Cafe

Garden of St Erth Cafe

Morning and afternoon tea, picnic boxes

• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Cheese platter $40, Picnic box $72
• Cafe open 11am-3pm Friday to Sunday

Blackwood Hotel

Blackwood Hotel

Upmarket bistro classics

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $7, Mains from $26
• Lunch and Dinner: Mon-Sun

Greendale Pub

Pub classics, pizza

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $8, Mains from $23
• Lunch and Dinner: Tues-Sun

Eat & Drink

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Blackwood Coventry Cottage

Blackwood Coventry Cottage

Sleeps 7, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $435 per night (approx)
• Overlooks Blackwood Mineral Springs
• Stroll to shops
• Orthopaedic beds

Riverside Retreat

Riverside Retreat

Sleeps 2, 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $160 per night (approx)
• Lerderderg River view
• Full kitchen
• Pets welcome

De Lerderderg Chalet of Blackwood

De Lerderderg Chalet of Blackwood

Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 1 .5 bathroom

• From $455 per night (approx)
• Mud brick chalet
• Sauna and spa
• Leadlight widows, exposed beams

Miners Cabin in the Forest

Miners Cabin in the Forest

Sleeps 6, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $225 per night (approx)
• Original log miners cabin
• Wood fire
• 10 min walk to St Erth

Stone Cottage

Sleeps 3, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $300 per night (approx)
• Backs onto forest
• Rambling rustic garden
• Wood fire

The Cosy Cabin

Sleeps 13, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• From $670 per night (approx)
• On 2.5 acres
• Breathtaking views
• Wood fire, cathedral ceilings

Karyma Farm

Sleeps 9, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms

• From $665 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Short drive to Greendale township
• Privacy, comfort and space

The Ridge

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $214 per night (approx)
• Open-plan tiny house with kitchenette
• 15 min drive from Daylesford
• Off-grid unit on solar energy

The Perch

Sleeps 3, 2 beds, 1 bathroom

• From $178 per night (approx)
• Open-plan tiny house with kitchenette
• 15 min drive to Daylesford
• Veggie garden, fruit orchard and farm animals

Forest Views Studio

Forest Views Studio

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $217 per night (approx)
• Entire studio with kitchenette
• 15 min drive to Daylesford
• Converted former photography studio

Rancho Relaxo Eco House

Rancho Relaxo Eco House

Sleeps 4, 2 beds, 1 bathroom

• From $225 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 10 min drive to Daylesford
• Two-storey, open plan, off grid

Studio 88

Sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $295 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 10 min drive to Daylesford
• In the heart of Wombat State Forest

Barry’s

Sleeps 6, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $381.25 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 5 min drive to Blackwood
• Fully renovated modern home on one acre

Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park

Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park

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• Central Blackwood Accommodation
• Sites from $30 per night (approx)
• On-site vans from $115 per night
• Bathrooms and camp kitchen

Sivani House Bed and Breakfast

Sivani House Bed and Breakfast

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $172 per night (approx)
• Private bathroom, no kitchen
• Central Blackwood Accommodation
• Victorian tradition with modern amenities

Garden Beds Glamping

Garden Beds Glamping

Six tents available, sleeping 2, shared bathroom

• From $200 per night (approx)
• 5-metre carpeted bell tent
• Located inside Wombat State Forest
• Camp kitchen and bathroom

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

Garnett House

Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $484 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Neighbouring the Garden of St Erth
• Stunning landscaped garden

Martin On Main

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $137 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Central Blackwood Accommodation
• Centre of Wombat State Forest

Blackwood Cottage

Blackwood Cottage

Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $335 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Short walk to central Blackwood
• Tastefully renovated and appointed

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

Blackwood Treetops

Blackwood Treetops

Sleeps 6, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $190 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Located in the heart of Blackwood
• Views over Wombat State Forest

The Container House

The Container House

Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• From $195 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 7 mins walk to central Blackwood
• Dual shipping container home

Stay

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Wombat State Forest

Wombat State Forest

Wombat State Forest has become a beloved destination for off-road driving, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, bird-watching, fishing, and earns its reputation as one of the best areas for mountain biking in Victoria.

Open 24 hours

Blackwood Mineral Springs

Blackwood Mineral Springs

Park, picnic and play area on the Lerderderg River, with several mineral spring taps where you can sample of the area’s delicious spring water.

Open 24 hours

Blackwood Hat Shoppe

Blackwood Hat Shoppe

Quality Harris Tweed and fur felt hats along with fashion hats of all kinds presented in an historic building.

Open Sat-Sun

St Annes Cellar Door

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

See and Do

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Events

Christmas Eve Dinner @ The Plough 2025

5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Christmas Eve Dinner @ The Plough 2025

5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Kick start the ultimate for Christmas this year with Christmas Eve dinner at The Plough @ Myrniong!

5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Xmas Eve at the Border Inn with DJ Dozza

8:30 PM – 11:59 PM20:30 – 23:598:30 PM – 11:59 PM

Xmas Eve at the Border Inn with DJ Dozza

8:30 PM – 11:59 PM20:30 – 23:598:30 PM – 11:59 PM

It’s happening, the Border Inn is bringing DJ Dozza back for Christmas!

8:30 PM – 11:59 PM20:30 – 23:598:30 PM – 11:59 PM

Community Christmas Lunch at Zest Licensed Cafe, Ballan

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM11:30 – 14:3011:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Community Christmas Lunch at Zest Licensed Cafe, Ballan

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM11:30 – 14:3011:30 AM – 2:30 PM

If you know someone who’ll be on their own this Christmas, or if that someone is you, Zest Licensed Cafe is opening its door for a warm and joyful community lunch.

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM11:30 – 14:3011:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Christmas Lunch @ The Plough 2025

11:30 AM – 3:30 PM11:30 – 15:3011:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Christmas Lunch @ The Plough 2025

11:30 AM – 3:30 PM11:30 – 15:3011:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Enjoy the ultimate for Christmas this year – Christmas Day lunch at The Plough @ Myrniong!

11:30 AM – 3:30 PM11:30 – 15:3011:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Christmas Lunch 2025 at OHD Maddingley

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Christmas Lunch 2025 at OHD Maddingley

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Maddingley’s fantastic OHD (Oh Happy Day) Cafe and Bar will be open for a special three-course lunch on Christmas Day.

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM12:00 – 15:0012:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel every Tuesday for an interactive game show style trivia night like you’ve never seen before.

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Ballan Lions Market

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM09:00 – 13:009:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ballan Lions Market

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM09:00 – 13:009:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM09:00 – 13:009:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Catalyst Community Art Garden Plant and Produce Swap

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Catalyst Community Art Garden Plant and Produce Swap

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM

On the first Saturday of every month Catalyst Community Art Garden plays host to a Plant and Produce Swap.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel every Tuesday for an interactive game show style trivia night like you’ve never seen before.

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join the crew at the Border Inn for free Trivia Wednesday with their resident quiz guy, Master Ferris!

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Ballan Farmers Market

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

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM18:30 – 19:306:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM18:30 – 19:306:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel every Tuesday for an interactive game show style trivia night like you’ve never seen before.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM18:30 – 19:306:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Moorafun Garage Sale Trail

6:00 AM – 5:00 PM06:00 – 17:006:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Moorafun Garage Sale Trail

6:00 AM – 5:00 PM06:00 – 17:006:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Moorafun Garage Sale Trail brings together dozens of home garage sales over one big weekend, across Melton and Moorabool.

6:00 AM – 5:00 PM06:00 – 17:006:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Forage and Feast Cooking Class at the Plough

12:00 PM – 3:30 PM12:00 – 15:3012:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Forage and Feast Cooking Class at the Plough

12:00 PM – 3:30 PM12:00 – 15:3012:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Enjoy an intimate, hands-on journey through flavour, wine and craft, hosted by owner and head chef Mark Mills.

12:00 PM – 3:30 PM12:00 – 15:3012:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Bacchus Marsh Twilight Market

3:30 PM – 8:30 PM15:30 – 20:303:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Bacchus Marsh Twilight Market

3:30 PM – 8:30 PM15:30 – 20:303:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Kick off 2025 with a relaxed summer evening at the Bacchus Marsh Twilight Market, filled with great shopping, delicious food and plenty of fun for the whole family.

3:30 PM – 8:30 PM15:30 – 20:303:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Moorafun Garage Sale Trail

6:00 AM – 5:00 PM06:00 – 17:006:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Moorafun Garage Sale Trail

6:00 AM – 5:00 PM06:00 – 17:006:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Moorafun Garage Sale Trail brings together dozens of home garage sales over one big weekend, across Melton and Moorabool.

6:00 AM – 5:00 PM06:00 – 17:006:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel every Tuesday for an interactive game show style trivia night like you’ve never seen before.

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:00 – 16:0012:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM13:00 – 16:001:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Australia Day 2026 at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh with INXSIVE

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Australia Day 2026 at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh with INXSIVE

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Enjoy Australia Day at the Border Inn with INXSIVE, Australia’s top INXS tribute band.

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM

AC2ZZ Rock the Commercial for Australia Day

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM15:00 – 18:003:00 PM – 6:00 PM

AC2ZZ Rock the Commercial for Australia Day

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM15:00 – 18:003:00 PM – 6:00 PM

AC2ZZ will be rockin an all Aussie set list for Australia Day at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan.

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM15:00 – 18:003:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel every Tuesday for an interactive game show style trivia night like you’ve never seen before.

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM18:30 – 21:306:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Events

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