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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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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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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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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Greendale Sunflowers

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

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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

MORE TO SEE AND DO IN MOORABOOL

Events

June 16

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

Kids Come and Try Day at Bacchus Marsh Tigers Baseball Club

June 17

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm17:00 – 19:005:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Kids Come and Try Day at Bacchus Marsh Tigers Baseball Club

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm17:00 – 19:005:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Looking for a fun new sport for the kids to try? Head along to the Bacchus Marsh Tigers Baseball Club's Kids Come and Try Day and discover the fun of T-Ball and baseball.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm17:00 – 19:005:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh

June 17

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

June 18

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

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

June 18

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

June 20

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

Country Hoedown at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

June 20

12:30 pm – 10:00 pm12:30 – 22:0012:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Country Hoedown at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

12:30 pm – 10:00 pm12:30 – 22:0012:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Get down country style at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar’s Country Hoedown!

12:30 pm – 10:00 pm12:30 – 22:0012:30 pm – 10:00 pm

The Whiskey Room live at Gordons at Gordon

June 20

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm18:00 – 21:006:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Whiskey Room live at Gordons at Gordon

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm18:00 – 21:006:00 pm – 9:00 pm

With three voices, double bass and drums, the Whiskey Room play jazz and blues inspired tunes, breathing new life in classics by performers such as Tom Waits, Gillian Welch and Emmylou Harris.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm18:00 – 21:006:00 pm – 9:00 pm

June 21

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm12:00 – 15:0012:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Live Music and Plough Pizza

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm12:00 – 15:0012:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The clever crew from the Plough have something new for you, with Sunday live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm12:00 – 15:0012:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel

June 21

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

Gigs with Jigz at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan

June 21

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm16:30 – 19:304:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Gigs with Jigz at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm16:30 – 19:304:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at The Commercial Hotel as the incredible Gigs with Jigz takes over!

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm16:30 – 19:304:30 pm – 7:30 pm

June 23

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

June 24

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

June 25

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

DJ Dozza at the Royal Hotel, Bacchus Marsh

June 26

8:00 pm – 11:59 pm20:00 – 23:598:00 pm – 11:59 pm

DJ Dozza at the Royal Hotel, Bacchus Marsh

8:00 pm – 11:59 pm20:00 – 23:598:00 pm – 11:59 pm

Kick your weekend off with a dose of dancefloor as DJ Dozza begins his monthly residency at the Royal Hotel.

8:00 pm – 11:59 pm20:00 – 23:598:00 pm – 11:59 pm

June 27

8:30 pm – 11:59 pm20:30 – 23:598:30 pm – 11:59 pm

AC2ZZ at the Border Inn

8:30 pm – 11:59 pm20:30 – 23:598:30 pm – 11:59 pm

AC2ZZ play classic pub rock covers (and more) and have a blast doing it.

8:30 pm – 11:59 pm20:30 – 23:598:30 pm – 11:59 pm

Live Music at Stoney's Club with Turnstyle

June 27

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm21:00 – 23:009:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Live Music at Stoney's Club with Turnstyle

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm21:00 – 23:009:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Get your Saturday night rockin' with live music from Turnstyle at Stoney's Club.

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm21:00 – 23:009:00 pm – 11:00 pm

June 28

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 at the Commercial Hotel with Bec Peel

June 28

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm16:30 – 19:304:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Live music at the Commercial Hotel with Bec Peel

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm16:30 – 19:304:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Get your groove on as local favourite, singer/guitarist Bec Peel performs a Sunday session at Ballan’s Commercial Hotel.

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm16:30 – 19:304:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Vibe Open Mic and Karaoke at the Royal Hotel, Bacchus Marsh

June 28

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm17:00 – 20:005:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Vibe Open Mic and Karaoke at the Royal Hotel, Bacchus Marsh

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm17:00 – 20:005:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Musician Paper_Cranes hosts some of our area’s best up and coming performers at the Vibe Open Mic and Karaoke at the Royal Hotel.

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm17:00 – 20:005:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Slime and Sip for Kids at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

June 30

11:30 am – 12:30 pm11:30 – 12:3011:30 am – 12:30 pm

Slime and Sip for Kids at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

11:30 am – 12:30 pm11:30 – 12:3011:30 am – 12:30 pm

Get hands-on with slime as you create your very own custom slime.

11:30 am – 12:30 pm11:30 – 12:3011:30 am – 12:30 pm

June 30

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 Ballan Courthouse

June 30

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm19:00 – 21:007:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Paranormal Explorations at Ballan Courthouse

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm19:00 – 21:007:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The doors of the Old Ballan Courthouse are about to be unlocked with a super spooky paranormal exploration…

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm19:00 – 21:007:00 pm – 9:00 pm

July 1

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

July 2

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm17:30 – 20:305:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm17:30 – 20:305:30 pm – 8:30 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 – 8:30 pm17:30 – 20:305:30 pm – 8:30 pm