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

Banksia Glamping Tent

Banksia Glamping Tent

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, shared bathroom

• From $300 per night (approx)
• 5-metre carpeted bell tent
• Located inside Wombat State Forest
• Camp kitchen and bathroom

Garnett Glamping Tent

Garnett Glamping Tent

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, shared bathroom

• From $300 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

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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

MORE TO SEE AND DO IN MOORABOOL

Events

Wednesday Night Taproom Trivia

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday Night Taproom Trivia

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 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 – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

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

Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show Gala 2025

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

Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show Gala 2025

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

The 53rd Rotary Bacchus Marsh Art Show is back for 2025, kicking off with the Gala Opening on the Friday night in Bacchus Marsh Public Hall.

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

DJ Night at the Royal Hotel, Bacchus Marsh with F!NN!GAN

8:00 PM – 11:55 PM20:00 – 23:558:00 PM – 11:55 PM

DJ Night at the Royal Hotel, Bacchus Marsh with F!NN!GAN

8:00 PM – 11:55 PM20:00 – 23:558:00 PM – 11:55 PM

Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel for an unforgettable night as F!NN!GAN spins hard groove, techno and house.

8:00 PM – 11:55 PM20:00 – 23:558:00 PM – 11:55 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

Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show 2025

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show 2025

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

The 53rd Rotary Bacchus Marsh Art Show is back on Saturday 7 June 2025 in Bacchus Marsh Public Hall.

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Darley Community Art Garden Plant and Produce Swap

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

Darley 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 Darley 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

Vibe Open Mic at the Big Apple Cafe

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 the Jukebox Heroes at the Border Inn

8:30 PM – 11:30 PM20:30 – 23:308:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Live music with the Jukebox Heroes at the Border Inn

8:30 PM – 11:30 PM20:30 – 23:308:30 PM – 11:30 PM

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

8:30 PM – 11:30 PM20:30 – 23:308:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

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

Pizza Sundays with Live Music 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, great company and live music.

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

Wednesday Night Taproom Trivia

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday Night Taproom Trivia

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 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 – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

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 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

The Village Maker's Market

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM09:00 – 16:009:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Village Maker's Market

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM09:00 – 16:009:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Meet local artisans, makers and crafters as they showcase their unique local offerings in stalls throughout The Village shopping centre.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM09:00 – 16:009:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saxophone Seasons with Moorabool Light Orchestra

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Saxophone Seasons with Moorabool Light Orchestra

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Together with guest conductor Reuben Morgan and saxophonist William Hinde, the Moorabool Light Orchestra presents music from Mozart to modern jazz.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

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

Pizza Sundays with Live Music 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, great company and live music.

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

Live music with Bec Peel at the Border Inn

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM13:30 – 16:301:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Live music with Bec Peel at the Border Inn

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM13:30 – 16:301:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Mark your calendars because the sensational Bec Peel is coming back to The Border Inn and she’s bringing the ultimate Sunday vibes!

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM13:30 – 16:301:30 PM – 4:30 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

Meet and Greet Jahrome Hughes at the Border Inn

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

Meet and Greet Jahrome Hughes at the Border Inn

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

Join the crew at the Border Inn for a State of Origin game II pregame and meet 2024 Dally M winner, Jahrome Hughes.

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

Wednesday Night Taproom Trivia

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday Night Taproom Trivia

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 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 – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

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

The Velvet Archers at the Border Inn

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM20:00 – 23:008:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Velvet Archers at the Border Inn

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM20:00 – 23:008:00 PM – 11:00 PM

It’s another great night at the Border Inn, with Melbourne three piece folk band, Velvet Archers.

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM20:00 – 23:008:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Gypsy Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Stoney's Club

9:00 PM – 11:59 PM21:00 – 23:599:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Gypsy Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Stoney's Club

9:00 PM – 11:59 PM21:00 – 23:599:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Gypsy, the Australian Fleetwood Mac Show is coming to Stoney’s Club, Bacchus Marsh this June.

9:00 PM – 11:59 PM21:00 – 23:599:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

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

Pizza Sundays with Live Music 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, great company and live music.

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

Wednesday Night Taproom Trivia

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday Night Taproom Trivia

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 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 – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Events

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