
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.
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
Coffee, cakes, toasties, local produce
• Vegetarian options
• Not licensed
• Breakfast to lunch Thurs-Sat
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
Pub classics, pizza
• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6, Mains from $22
• Lunch: Fri-Sun, Dinner: Thurs-Sun
Pub classics
• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $8, Mains from $20
• Lunch: Fri-Sun, Dinner: Thurs-Sun
Eat & Drink
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
Sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $220 per night (approx)
• On 18 acres of farmland
• Breathtaking views
• Decking and barbecue
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
Various rooms available
• From $130 per night (approx)
• Shared bathrooms
• Central Gordon Accommodation
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $231 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Short drive to central Gordon
• Situated on a working farm
Sleeps 4, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $170 per night (approx)
• Entire cottage with kitchen
• 5 minute drive to Gordon and Ballan
• Close to national park and walking trails
Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $185 per night (approx)
• Entire unit with kitchen
• 15 mins drive to central Ballarat
• Private, with water catchment views
Sleeps 4, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $189 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchenette
• 15 mins drive to central Ballarat
• Lovely renovated mud brick cottage
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom,1 bathroom
• From $207 per night (approx)
• Entire cottage with full kitchen
• 15 mins from central Ballarat
• Relaxing garden setting, mountain views
Castle suites and on-site cabins available
• Powered caravan and camping sites
• Sites from$55, rooms from $115
• Swimming pool and games room
• Free or discounted entry into theme park
Sleeps 2, 2 beds, 1 bathroom
• From $232 per night (approx)
• Entire cottage with kitchen
• 15 mins drive to Ballarat
• Light breakfast provided
Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $162 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 15-minute drive to Ballarat
• Historic building, former store and post office
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• From $620 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Just off Gordon main street
• Red brick, timber floors, high ceilings
Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $248 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchenette
• Central Gordon Accommodation
• 1860's styled stone and timber miners cottage
Stay
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
Gallery space adjoining the popular Gordon’s of Gordon cafe, housing works by local artists and handmade giftware
Open Sat 10am-2pm
Super-quirky shop offering original-design headwear made from handwoven Harris Tweed from Scotland and fur felt materials.
Open Fri-Sun
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary offers fun and informative walking tours of their 275 acre property in Gordon.
Tours: Thursdays and Saturdays
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).
The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.
Check out the Myrniong Military Muster, showcasing an amazing array of military vehicles to the public.
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.
Enjoy a session of boot scootin every Tuesday night at St John’s Anglican Church in Ballan.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Korweinguboora Recreation Reserve presents a movie night with a screening of the Australian family classic, Runt on the oval.
Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.
Book Bounce is returning to GordonPublic Hall, with thousands of second hand books, all for just $3 each!
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.
Enjoy a session of boot scootin every Tuesday night at St John’s Anglican Church in Ballan.
Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong on Easter Saturday for freshly made paella, churros, live music, great company and of course… wine!
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.
Enjoy a session of boot scootin every Tuesday night at St John’s Anglican Church in Ballan.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
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.
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.
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.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.
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.
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.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
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.
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 St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Savoy Opera Co presents the Australian Premiere of Jeanie Deans, a captivating Scottish opera, at Ballan Mechanics Institute.
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.