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
• Serving seasonal preserves, cakes, soups
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Cafe open Thurs - Mon, 10am - 4pm
Upmarket bistro classics
• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $7, Mains from $26
• Lunch and Dinner: Mon-Sun
Pub classics, pizza
• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $8, Mains from $23
• Lunch and Dinner: Tues-Sun
Eat & Drink
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $189 per night (approx)
• Self-contained with kitchenette
• Rural farm setting with bbq facilities
• Located in Korweinguboora
Sleeps 2, 1 sleeping area, 1 private bathroom
• From $115 per night (approx)
• Compact, budget-friendly accommodation
• Outdoor seating, garden and bbq facilities
• Short walk from central Blackwood
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 private bathrooms
• From $128 per night (approx)
• Two queen bedrooms with bathrooms
• Guest lounge with electric fireplace
• Easy walk to central Blackwood
Sleeps 6, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $320 per night
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Two outdoor dining areas
• Centrally located in Blackwood
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 $214 per night (approx)
• Open-plan tiny house with kitchenette
• 15 min drive from Daylesford
• Off-grid unit on solar energy
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
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 $225 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 10 min drive to Daylesford
• Two-storey, open plan, off grid
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
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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• 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 $172 per night (approx)
• Private bathroom, no kitchen
• Central Blackwood Accommodation
• Victorian tradition with modern amenities
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
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $484 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Neighbouring the Garden of St Erth
• Stunning landscaped garden
Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $137 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Central Blackwood Accommodation
• Centre of Wombat State Forest
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
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
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
Nestled among the picturesque rolling hills of Greendale, Greendale Sunflowers offers a beautiful country experience just 65 km north-west of Melbourne and about 30 km east of Ballarat.
Open Fri-Sun and public holidays during blooming season
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
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
Join the crew at the Border Inn for free Trivia Wednesday with their resident quiz guy, Master Ferris!
Dress up and settle in for an afternoon of fashion, food and race-day fun when Salt & Soda celebrates Oaks Day.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
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.
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.
Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.
Join the crew at Stoney’s Club for another Solo Saturday with live tunes in the Stone Garden from 2–5pm.
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.
The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
Get into the festive spirit with a relaxed Christmas-themed Sip & Paint from Paint & Bites.
The Moorabool Light Orchestra heads to the darker side of the classical repertoire for Gothic, an afternoon of dramatic, mysterious and suitably atmospheric orchestral music at Bacchus Marsh Public Hall.
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at The Commercial Hotel, Ballan as the incredible Gigs with Jigz takes over!
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.
Join the crew at the Border Inn for free Trivia Wednesday with their resident quiz guy, Master Ferris!
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Celebrate the beginning of Victoria’s growing season when the Bacchus Marsh Strawberry & Cherry Festival returns for three huge days this November 2026.
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.
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.
Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.
Join the crew at Stoney’s Club for another Solo Saturday with live tunes from Jason Williams in the Stone Garden from 2–5pm.
ABBA fans can catch a full dose of Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia and plenty more when Waterloo – The ABBA Show performs during the Bacchus Marsh Strawberry & Cherry Festival.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to cheer up your friends, Stoney's is the place to be for Karaoke on the second Saturday of every month.
Have a browse for bargains or clear out a few things of your own at the Korweinguboora Recreation Reserve Car Boot Sale.
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.
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.
Join the crew at the Border Inn for free Trivia Wednesday with their resident quiz guy, Master Ferris!
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Enjoy a day of tennis followed by a well-earned High Tea at the Bacchus Marsh Lawn Tennis Club’s Annual Ladies Day Tournament.
Lal Lal’s much-loved community market is getting a festive makeover for a special Christmas Twilight Market at the Soldiers Memorial Hall.
Join Emilie Zoey Baker and Marieke Hardy at Bacchus Marsh Town Hall for an evening celebrating words, stories and the things we sometimes wish we’d said. Better Off Said is a spoken-word art salon from members of the team behind Women of Letters, presented in Moorabool as part of the Hide + Seek Arts Festival.
Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.
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.
Join the crew at Stoney’s Club for another Solo Saturday with live tunes from Andrew Rigo in the Stone Garden from 2–5pm.