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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: Thursdays and Saturdays

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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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Neon Cowboy Bootscooters at St John’s Anglican Church, Ballan
Apr 22
Neon Cowboy Bootscooters at St John’s Anglican Church, Ballan

Enjoy a session of boot scootin every Tuesday night at St John’s Anglican Church in Ballan.

Locals Night @ The Plough
Apr 24
Locals Night @ The Plough

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

Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
Apr 24
Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Catch Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s, when the winery becomes an excellent bistro, offering a well-curated a la carte menu of mussels, salmon, local lamb, chicken and more.

ANZAC Day 2025 in Ballan
Apr 25
ANZAC Day 2025 in Ballan

Ballan RSL Sub Branch will be commemorating the noble sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of warfare, by holding an ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Blackwood War Memorial.

ANZAC Day 2025 in Lal Lal
Apr 25
ANZAC Day 2025 in Lal Lal

An 11am service will be held at the Lal Lal ANZAC Memorial Park, which can be found on the corner of Clarendon-Lal Lal Road and Parkers Road, Lal Lal. 

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Apr 27
Pizza Sundays with Live Music 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, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
May 1
Locals Night @ The Plough

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

Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
May 1
Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Catch Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s, when the winery becomes an excellent bistro, offering a well-curated a la carte menu of mussels, salmon, local lamb, chicken and more.

Ballan Lions Market
May 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.

Autumn Market at St Anne's Winery
May 4
Autumn Market at St Anne's Winery

Enjoy a relaxed day out in the picturesque winery grounds, exploring a diverse range of market stalls, including handmade crafts, gourmet food, unique homewares, and more.

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
May 4
Pizza Sundays with Live Music 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, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
May 8
Locals Night @ The Plough

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

Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
May 8
Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Catch Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s, when the winery becomes an excellent bistro, offering a well-curated a la carte menu of mussels, salmon, local lamb, chicken and more.

Ballan Farmers Market
May 10
Ballan Farmers Market

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

The Whiskey Room live at Gordons at Gordon
May 10
The Whiskey Room live at Gordons at Gordon

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.

Murder Mystery at Kryal Castle
May 10
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.

Mother’s Day at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
May 11
Mother’s Day at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a special a la carte menu, celebrating Mum.

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
May 15
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).

Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
May 15
Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Catch Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s, when the winery becomes an excellent bistro, offering a well-curated a la carte menu of mussels, salmon, local lamb, chicken and more.

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
May 18
Pizza Sundays with Live Music 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, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
May 22
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).

Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
May 22
Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Catch Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s, when the winery becomes an excellent bistro, offering a well-curated a la carte menu of mussels, salmon, local lamb, chicken and more.

Legends of Steel at Kryal Castle
May 24
Legends of Steel at Kryal Castle

Brace yourself for two days of heart-pounding, steel-clashing action at Kryal Castle.

Savoy Opera Company presents Jeanie Deans at the Ballan Mechanics Institute
May 24
Savoy Opera Company presents Jeanie Deans at the Ballan Mechanics Institute

Savoy Opera Co presents the Australian Premiere of Jeanie Deans, a captivating Scottish opera, at Ballan Mechanics Institute.

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
May 25
Pizza Sundays with Live Music 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, great company and live music.

Classical Music Treasures in Ballan
May 25
Classical Music Treasures in Ballan

A fantastic program of classical music comes to Ballan Mechanics Institute featuring members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
May 29
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).

Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong
May 29
Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong

Catch Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s, when the winery becomes an excellent bistro, offering a well-curated a la carte menu of mussels, salmon, local lamb, chicken and more.

Drag Trivia with Freida at St Anne's Winery
May 31
Drag Trivia with Freida at St Anne's Winery

Due to popular demand; Freida is coming back top St Anne’s! But instead of Bingo, it’s Drag Trivia with Freida this time!

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
June 1
Pizza Sundays with Live Music 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, great company and live music.

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