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.
Coffee, gourmet toasties and burgers, pizza
• Vegetarian options
• Licensed, no BYO
• Lunch daily, dinner Wed and Fri
Coffee, gourmet toasties, pies and pastries
• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Not licensed
• Mains $10 - $14
• Open seven days
Morning and afternoon tea, picnic boxes
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Cheese platter $40, Picnic box $72
• Cafe open 10am-3pm Thursday to Sunday
Modern Australian, pub classics
• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $8, Mains from $21
• Lunch and Dinner: Thurs-Sun
Pub classics, pizza
• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $8, Mains from $23
• Lunch and Dinner: Tues-Sun
Eat & Drink
Sleeps 7, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $435 per night (approx)
• Overlooks Blackwood Mineral Springs
• Stroll to shops
• Orthopaedic beds
Sleeps 2, 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $160 per night (approx)
• Lerderderg River view
• Full kitchen
• Pets welcome
Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 1 .5 bathroom
• From $455 per night (approx)
• Mud brick chalet
• Sauna and spa
• Leadlight widows, exposed beams
Sleeps 6, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $225 per night (approx)
• Original log miners cabin
• Wood fire
• 10 min walk to St Erth
Sleeps 3, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $300 per night (approx)
• Backs onto forest
• Rambling rustic garden
• Wood fire
Sleeps 13, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $670 per night (approx)
• On 2.5 acres
• Breathtaking views
• Wood fire, cathedral ceilings
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
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $217 per night (approx)
• Entire studio with kitchenette
• 15 min drive to Daylesford
• Converted former photography studio
Sleeps 4, 2 beds, 1 bathroom
• From $308 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 10 min drive to Daylesford
• Two-storey, open plan, off grid
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• Central Blackwood Accommodation
• Sites from $30 per night (approx)
• On-site vans from $115 per night
• Bathrooms and camp kitchen
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $110 per night (approx)
• Private bathroom, no kitchen
• Central Blackwood Accommodation
• Victorian tradition with modern amenities
Two double rooms available
• From $130 per night (approx)
• Ensuite bathrooms
• Couch and kitchenette
• Central Blackwood location
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, shared bathroom
• From $286 per night (approx)
• 5-metre carpeted bell tent
• Located inside Wombat State Forest
• Camp kitchen and bathroom
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, shared bathroom
• From $286 per night (approx)
• 5-metre carpeted bell tent
• Located inside Wombat State Forest
• Camp kitchen and bathroom
Sleeps 10, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• From $803 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Short walk to Blackwood town centre
• Sprawling country house
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $470 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Neighbouring the Garden of St Erth
• Stunning landscaped garden
Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $202 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Central Blackwood Accommodation
• Centre of Wombat State Forest
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $393 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Short walk to central Blackwood
• Tastefully renovated and appointed
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $387 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Short walk to central Blackwood
• Adjacent to Wombat State Forest
Sleeps 9, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $312 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 10 min stroll into central Blackwood
• Nestled above Lerderderg Forest
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $127 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Central Blackwood Accommodation
• Lovely garden full of bird life
Sleeps 6, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $237 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Located in the heart of Blackwood
• Views over Wombat State Forest
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $214 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 7 mins walk to central Blackwood
• Dual shipping container home
Stay
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
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
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
Quality Harris Tweed and fur felt hats along with fashion hats of all kinds presented in an historic building.
Open Sat-Sun
See and Do
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Join the crew at the Local Taproom as Quiz Master Chook tests your knowledge on music, movies, history, geography, pop culture and more.
Phoenix rising is a three-day camping and dance party festival at Phoenix Park in Ballan, run by One Tribe Events and featuring music and dance, workshops, markets, bar, food stalls and chill spaces.
Catch singer / guitarist Tristan J Ross live at the Commercial, playing everything from the 50's to today.
Experienced rock covers band brings a night of party anthems to Ballan’s Commercial Hotel.
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.
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
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.
Come down to Bacchus Marsh’s Providence Community Hall for a community market on Thursday, 28 November.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Enjoy an early-ish session of live music with the Uncle Mickey Duo in the Stoney's Sports Bar.
Brace yourself for a night of VERY adults only content at the Local Taproom that might make you blush, but is sure to make you laugh!
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.
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
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.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Get ready for an unforgettable night as DJ Renee Tui plays a Christmas Disco at The Royal, spinning favourites from the '70s - '00s.
Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.
On the first Saturday of every month Darley Community Art Garden plays host to a Plant and Produce Swap.
The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.
St Anne’s are back, bigger and better than ever with their annual Christmas Market!
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.
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
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.
Meet artisans, makers and crafters throughout the Village shopping centre as they showcase their unique local offerings.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Wear your ugliest Christmas jumper / shirt / dress for a great night of Christmas Trivia at the Local Taproom, Bacchus Marsh.
Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.
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.
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.