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Get to know Gordon and Wallace, Victoria

Moorabool’s vibrant, community-driven western third has more than its share of quirky attractions and specialty shops, along with some excellent and unexpected dining options.

Fancy sampling some middle eastern inspired cuisine? Try Gordons at Gordon. Pub grub more your style? The Gordon Hotel, and the Shamrock Hotel at Dunnstown have you covered. 

Wallace is also well served, with the quirky stylings of the Wallace Hotel, and home-made brunches at the Old Wallace Garage.

Something to see and do? The area has three stunning waterfalls, a pick-your-own sunflowers field, a hat shop, farm gates, and medieval thrills courtesy of Kryal Castle.

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Gordons at Gordon
Gordons at Gordon

Middle Eastern mains, toasties, coffee

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licenced (no BYO)
• Toasties from $8, Mains from $23
• Breakfast and Lunch: Thurs-Sun
• Dinner: Thurs-Sat

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Old Wallace Garage
Old Wallace Garage

Coffee, cakes, toasties, local produce

• Vegetarian options
• Not licensed
• Breakfast to lunch Thurs-Sat

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Gordon Hotel
Gordon Hotel

Pub classics, pizza

• Gluten free and Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6.50, Mains from $21
• Lunch: Wed-Sun, Dinner: Mon-Sun

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Wallace Hotel
Wallace Hotel

Pub classics, pizza

• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6, Mains from $22
• Lunch: Fri-Sun, Dinner: Thurs-Sun

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Shamrock Hotel
Shamrock Hotel

Pub classics

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $8, Mains from $20
• Lunch: Fri-Sun, Dinner: Thurs-Sun

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Sylvan Rise Retreats
Sylvan Rise Retreats

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• $225 per night (approx)
• Private section in two-storey house
• Located on 10 acres of bushland
• Wellness and Yoga retreats available

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Landfall Cottage
Landfall Cottage

Sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $140 per night (approx)
• On 18 acres of farmland
• Breathtaking views
• Decking and barbecue

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The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse

Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• From $543 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Set on 10 acres of farmland
• Oozes country-style charm

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Gordon Hotel
Gordon Hotel

Various rooms available

• From $130 per night (approx)
• Shared bathrooms
• Central Gordon Accommodation

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The Farmhouse @ Donegan's
The Farmhouse @ Donegan's

Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $201 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Short drive to central Gordon
• Situated on a working farm

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Farm Stay in Mount Egerton
Farm Stay in Mount Egerton

Sleeps 4, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $154 per night (approx)
• Entire cottage with kitchen
• 5 minute drive to Gordon and Ballan
• Close to national park and walking trails

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Emu Lodge Country Retreat, Lal Lal
Emu Lodge Country Retreat, Lal Lal

Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $159 per night (approx)
• Entire unit with kitchen
• 15 mins drive to central Ballarat
• Private, with water catchment views

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Cottage in Yendon
Cottage in Yendon

Sleeps 4, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $159 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchenette
• 15 mins drive to central Ballarat
• Lovely renovated mud brick cottage

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Cottage in Lal Lal
Cottage in Lal Lal

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom,1 bathroom

• From $169 per night (approx)
• Entire cottage with full kitchen
• 15 mins from central Ballarat
• Relaxing garden setting, mountain views

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Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle

Castle suites and on-site cabins available

• Powered caravan and camping sites
• Sites from$50, rooms from $230
• Swimming pool and games room
• Free or discounted entry into theme park

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Cozy Cottage Farm Stay
Cozy Cottage Farm Stay

Sleeps 2, 2 beds, 1 bathroom

• From $254 per night (approx)
• Entire cottage with kitchen
• 15 mins drive to Ballarat
• Light breakfast provided

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The Old Wallace Shop B&B
The Old Wallace Shop B&B

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $170 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 15-minute drive to Ballarat
• Historic building, former store and post office

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Luxurious Country Escape
Luxurious Country Escape

Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms

• From $395 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Just off Gordon main street
• Red brick, timber floors, high ceilings

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Stoneleigh Miner’s Cottage
Stoneleigh Miner’s Cottage

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $205 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchenette
• Central Gordon Accommodation
• 1860's styled stone and timber miners cottage

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Gordon FarmGate
Gordon FarmGate

Gordon’s fabulous FarmGate shop is a volunteer-run local food hub, sourcing local produce from within 100kms. Fruit and veg, meat, pantry, dairy, breads, pickles and more.

Open Saturdays, 9am – 1pm

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Gordon’s Bar Room Gallery
Gordon’s Bar Room Gallery

Gallery space adjoining the popular Gordon’s of Gordon cafe, housing works by local artists and handmade giftware

Open Sat 10am-2pm

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Gordon Hat Shoppe
Gordon Hat Shoppe

Super-quirky shop offering original-design headwear made from handwoven Harris Tweed from Scotland and fur felt materials.

Open Fri-Sun

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Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary offers fun and informative walking tours of their 275 acre property in Gordon.

Tours held regularly

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Spa Country Sunflowers
Spa Country Sunflowers

You might know Bolwarrah Springs from their delicious fresh produce, but the farm is also home to Spa Country Sunflowers, an amazing photo-picnic-picking experience, close to Ballan and Gordon.

Open weekends and public holidays during the picking season

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Lal Lal and Moorabool Falls Trail
Lal Lal and Moorabool Falls Trail

Setting out from Lal Lal Falls Reserve, you’ll experience three separate waterfalls on this grassy walking trail across open plains, finishing at the 27 metre single drop waterfall of Moorabool Falls.

Open 24 hours

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Lal Lal Bungal Historic Area
Lal Lal Bungal Historic Area

Located within the 75 acre Lal Lal State Forest, this historical area offers an insight into the fascinating history of its region, along with walking trails, a picnic area, toilets, barbecues, fire pits and camping.

Open 24 hours

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Pick Your Own Sunflowers
Pick Your Own Sunflowers

This picturesque sunflower farm was Victoria’s first and remains its largest, attracting thousands of people on weekends while the flowers are in season.

Open daily during blooming season (usually Feb-Mar)

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Granite Falls
Granite Falls

Granite Falls is a spectacular waterfall along the Moorabool River, downstream from the better-known Moorabool Falls and not far from Lal Lal Falls which is accessed from the other side of the reserve.

Open 24 hours

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Moorabool Falls
Moorabool Falls

Located only a few minutes from the popular Lal Lal Falls, Moorabool Falls is reached via a 2.8 km walk through grassland with gorgeous views over the Lal Lal Reservoir along the way.

Open 24 hours

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Lal Lal Falls
Lal Lal Falls

One of best waterfall picnic spots in Victoria, overlooking a 30 metre high waterfall and offering a playground and sheltered barbecue facilities.

Open 24 hours

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Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle

Explore the magical grounds of a recreated Medieval castle, and enjoy show-stopping jousting tournaments, daring sword fights, axe-throwing and archery, and get up close to beautiful performance horses.

Open weekends and school holidays

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The Farmgate Shop, Elaine
The Farmgate Shop, Elaine

Elaine’s Farmgate Shop offers quality produce direct from the farmer, including as premium meat, pantry and dairy, vegetables, and homemade pickles and sauces from around 20 local producers.

Open daily

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The Shambles Boot Shoppe
The Shambles Boot Shoppe

This former barn with exposed beams and lead lights, houses an eclectic mix of unusual retail, including tweed boots, a Kookaburra Wilde bookshop, gemstone brooch plumes and collectables.

Open Sat-Sun

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Sunflowers at The Farmgate
Sunflowers at The Farmgate

Along with quality produce, Elaine’s Farmgate Shop has a 21-acre field where you can pick your own gorgeous sunflowers during blooming season.

Open daily during blooming season

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See and Do

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Pick Your Own Christmas Tree at St Anne's Winery, Myrniong
Dec 2
Pick Your Own Christmas Tree at St Anne's Winery, Myrniong

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

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Dec 4
Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Sam's Christmas Trees 2025 Season
Dec 5
Sam's Christmas Trees 2025 Season

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

Ballan CWA Christmas Stall 2025
Dec 6
Ballan CWA Christmas Stall 2025

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.

Ballan Lions Market Twilight Market 2025
Dec 6
Ballan Lions Market Twilight Market 2025

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

Live Music with TJR and the Longhorns at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan
Dec 6
Live Music with TJR and the Longhorns at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan

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

Create a Native Christmas Wreath at The Paddock Lal Lal
Dec 7
Create a Native Christmas Wreath at The Paddock Lal Lal

Pittywitty Workshops and The Paddock Lal Lal are collaborating to bring you a Native Christmas Wreath Workshop this festive season!

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
Dec 7
Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

Korweinguboora Recreation Reserve Community Christmas Get Together 2025
Dec 7
Korweinguboora Recreation Reserve Community Christmas Get Together 2025

The Committee of the Korweinguboora Recreation Reserve would like to invite everyone to their annual Community Christmas Get Together.

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Dec 11
Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Sam's Christmas Trees 2025 Season
Dec 12
Sam's Christmas Trees 2025 Season

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

Ballan Farmers Market
Dec 13
Ballan Farmers Market

Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

Christmas Market at St Anne’s 2025
Dec 13
Christmas Market at St Anne’s 2025

St Anne’s are back, bigger and better than ever with their annual Christmas Market, and this year it’s running over two days!

Murder Mystery at Kryal Castle
Dec 13
Murder Mystery at Kryal Castle

Kryal Castle’s acclaimed Murder Mystery night is back. Enjoy a three-course meal and unleash your inner detective to solve the gripping mystery.

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
Dec 14
Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

Gordon Public Park Christmas Party 2025
Dec 14
Gordon Public Park Christmas Party 2025

Come down to Gordon Public Park for a fantastic and festive Community Christmas Party!

Paranormal Explorations at Ballan Courthouse
Dec 14
Paranormal Explorations at Ballan Courthouse

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

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Dec 18
Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Sam's Christmas Trees 2025 Season
Dec 19
Sam's Christmas Trees 2025 Season

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

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
Dec 21
Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

Christmas Eve Dinner @ The Plough 2025
Dec 24
Christmas Eve Dinner @ The Plough 2025

Kick start the ultimate for Christmas this year with Christmas Eve dinner at The Plough @ Myrniong!

Community Christmas Lunch at Zest Licensed Cafe, Ballan
Dec 25
Community Christmas Lunch at Zest Licensed Cafe, Ballan

If you know someone who’ll be on their own this Christmas, or if that someone is you, Zest Licensed Cafe is opening its door for a warm and joyful community lunch.

Christmas Lunch @ The Plough 2025
Dec 25
Christmas Lunch @ The Plough 2025

Enjoy the ultimate for Christmas this year – Christmas Day lunch at The Plough @ Myrniong!

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
Dec 28
Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

Ballan Lions Market
Jan 3
Ballan Lions Market

The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
Jan 4
Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

Ballan Farmers Market
Jan 10
Ballan Farmers Market

Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
Jan 11
Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

Forage and Feast Cooking Class at the Plough
Jan 17
Forage and Feast Cooking Class at the Plough

Enjoy an intimate, hands-on journey through flavour, wine and craft, hosted by owner and head chef Mark Mills.

Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
Jan 18
Pizza Sundays at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, and great company.

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