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.

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Blackwood General

Coffee, gourmet toasties and burgers, pizza

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

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Jindarup Post Office Cafe

Coffee, gourmet toasties, pies and pastries

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

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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

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Blackwood Hotel

Upmarket bistro classics

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

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Greendale Pub

Pub classics, pizza

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

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Blackwood Coventry Cottage

Sleeps 7, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

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

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Riverside Retreat

Sleeps 2, 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

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

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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

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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

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Stone Cottage

Sleeps 3, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

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

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The Cosy Cabin

Sleeps 13, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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See and Do

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Events

Pick Your Own Christmas Tree at St Anne's Winery, Myrniong

Dec 2

9:00 AM09:009:00 AM

Pick Your Own Christmas Tree at St Anne's Winery, Myrniong

9:00 AM09:009:00 AM

Pick out your very own Christmas Tree at St Anne's in Myrniong and the team will cut it for you - easy!

9:00 AM09:009:00 AM

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

Dec 4

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

Thursday Night Music Bingo at the Local Taproom

Dec 4

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Thursday Night Music Bingo at the Local Taproom

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Get down to Bacchus Marsh’s Local Taproom for great music, food and drink and loads of fun, with Thursday Night Music Bingo.

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Dec 5

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Sam's Christmas Trees 2025 Season

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

The countdown to Christmas is on and Sam’s Christmas Trees are officially open for the 2025 season.

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

End of Year Christmas Party with DJ Renee at the Royal Hotel

Dec 5

8:00 PM – 11:59 PM20:00 – 23:598:00 PM – 11:59 PM

End of Year Christmas Party with DJ Renee at the Royal Hotel

8:00 PM – 11:59 PM20:00 – 23:598:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel for an unforgettable Christmas Party with DJ Renee!

8:00 PM – 11:59 PM20:00 – 23:598:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Bacchus Marsh Rotary Club Christmas Trees 2025

Dec 6

7:00 AM07:007:00 AM

Bacchus Marsh Rotary Club Christmas Trees 2025

7:00 AM07:007:00 AM

Bacchus Marsh Rotary-SES are back supporting our community with their Christmas tree fundraiser.

7:00 AM07:007:00 AM

Dec 6

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

Darley Market

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

Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.

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

Dec 6

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

Ballan CWA Christmas Stall 2025

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

The Ballan and District branch of the Country Women's Association of Victoria is holding its 2025 Christmas Stall right out front of Ballan Country Grocers.

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

Bacchus Marsh Christmas Trees 2025 Season

Dec 6

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Bacchus Marsh Christmas Trees 2025 Season

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Bacchus Marsh Christmas Trees are back for Xmas 2025 with trees in a variety of sizes.

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Catalyst Community Art Garden Plant and Produce Swap

Dec 6

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

Dec 6

10:30 AM – 1:15 PM10:30 – 13:1510:30 AM – 1:15 PM

Santa's Arrival Parade at the Village

10:30 AM – 1:15 PM10:30 – 13:1510:30 AM – 1:15 PM

Join Santa, Mrs Claus, Rudolph and their musical Christmas elves for their arrival parade as they spread the magic of Christmas throughout the Village Shopping Centre.

10:30 AM – 1:15 PM10:30 – 13:1510:30 AM – 1:15 PM

Solo Saturdays Live Music at Stoney's Club

Dec 6

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

Solo Saturdays Live Music at Stoney's Club

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

Enjoy an afternoon session of live music with Jacob Butler in the Stone Garden at Stoney’s Club, Bacchus Marsh.

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

Dec 6

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

Bacchus Marsh Twilight Markets are back for 2025 and this first market will be a special Christmas Market, filled with festive cheer, 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

Ballan Lions Market Twilight Market 2025

Dec 6

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM16:00 – 20:004:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Ballan Lions Market Twilight Market 2025

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM16:00 – 20:004:00 PM – 8:00 PM

It’s the much-loved twilight Christmas edition of the monthly Ballan Lions Community Market, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM16:00 – 20:004:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Dec 6

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Vibe Open Mic at the Big Apple Cafe

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Every second Saturday, musician Paper_Cranes hosts some of our area’s best up and coming performers at the Vibe Open Mic.

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Live Music with TJR and the Longhorns at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan

Dec 6

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Live Music with TJR and the Longhorns at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Get set for an incredible night of country music with TJR and the Longhorns at the Commercial Hotel.

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Live music with the Jukebox Heroes at the Border Inn

Dec 6

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

Live music with the Jukebox Heroes at the Border Inn

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

Get ready for the return of Jukebox Heroes at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh.

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

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Dec 7

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

Dec 7

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

Dec 9

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

Paranormal Explorations at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh

Dec 9

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Paranormal Explorations at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Join us for an exclusive night of paranormal investigation at The Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh — where history and mystery intertwine.

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Dec 10

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday Night Taproom Trivia

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join the crew at the Local Taproom every Wednesday and test your knowledge on music, movies, history, geography, pop culture and more.

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Dec 11

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 11

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Thursday Night Music Bingo at the Local Taproom

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Get down to Bacchus Marsh’s Local Taproom for great music, food and drink and loads of fun, with Thursday Night Music Bingo.

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Dec 12

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Sam's Christmas Trees 2025 Season

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

The countdown to Christmas is on and Sam’s Christmas Trees are officially open for the 2025 season.

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Bacchus Marsh Christmas Festival and Carols By Candlelight 2025

Dec 12

4:00 PM16:004:00 PM

Bacchus Marsh Christmas Festival and Carols By Candlelight 2025

4:00 PM16:004:00 PM

The annual Bacchus Marsh Christmas Festival turns 11 with a Christmas market, rides for the kids, a free gingerbread workshop, face painting, free kids craft zone, fireworks and much more.

4:00 PM16:004:00 PM