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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 and dinner: Wed-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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Mittens and Moods
Mittens and Moods

A burst of creativity in the heart of Gordon, bringing colourful stationery, fun gifts and handmade creations to the township.

Open Thurs and Sat

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Thistleberry Farm
Thistleberry Farm

Welcome to Thistleberry, a family-run blueberry farm nestled in the foothills of Mt. Buninyong, where you can purchase pre-packed, or pick your own delicious pesticide-free blueberries while taking in the magnificent surrounding countryside.

Pickings are seasonal

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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

MORE TO SEE AND DO IN MOORABOOL
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King's Birthday Long Weekend at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar
June 6
King's Birthday Long Weekend at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

Go BIG this King’s Birthday Long Weekend at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar!

Keith Ryall Joust at Kryal Castle
June 6
Keith Ryall Joust at Kryal Castle

The Keith Ryall Tournament returns — a long-standing tradition held in honour of Kryal Castle’s creator, King Keith Ryall, whose vision gave life to the kingdom itself.

Cooking Class at the Plough Bistro, Myrniong
June 8
Cooking Class at the Plough Bistro, Myrniong

Step inside the Plough kitchen for an afternoon of culinary play.

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
June 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).

Cake Boss Patisserie Playground
June 12
Cake Boss Patisserie Playground

As winter wraps its chilly fingers around Ballan, the crew at Zest will be warming things up with a bunch of fun filled monthly themed nights.

Ballan Farmers Market
June 13
Ballan Farmers Market

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

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
June 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).

The Whiskey Room live at Gordons at Gordon
June 20
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.

Country Hoedown at Ballan Bakery and Bar
June 20
Country Hoedown at Ballan Bakery and Bar

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

Dark History Dinner and Tour at Kryal Castle
June 20
Dark History Dinner and Tour at Kryal Castle

Step inside the castle after dark for an exclusive night of grim history, shadowed corridors, and chilling tales from the medieval past.

Live Music and Plough Pizza
June 21
Live Music and Plough Pizza

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

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
June 25
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).

Knights of Fire at Kryal Castle
June 27
Knights of Fire at Kryal Castle

Visit Kryal Castle these winter school holidays to see fiery feats, wizards, knights and snow queens at Knights of Fire!

Kid's Sip and Paint at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar
June 30
Kid's Sip and Paint at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

Bring the budding artists in your life down to Ballan Bakehouse and Bar for a step by step Paint and Sip session, just for kids!

Paranormal Explorations at Ballan Courthouse
June 30
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
July 2
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).

Ballan Lions Market
July 4
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.

Mind Games: Dinner and Show at the Plough, Myrniong
July 4
Mind Games: Dinner and Show at the Plough, Myrniong

Don’t miss the Mind Games Dinner and Show Experience at the Plough, starring Master Magician, Mark Mayer.

Cynta from Australian Idol at St Anne’s Winery
July 4
Cynta from Australian Idol at St Anne’s Winery

Bacchus Marsh’s own ‘Cynta’, who finished top six in this year’s Australian Idol is bringing her talents to Myrniong for a special live performance!

Slime and Sip for Kids at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar
July 7
Slime and Sip for Kids at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

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

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
July 9
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).

Paranormal Explorations at Flack PTO Gallery
July 10
Paranormal Explorations at Flack PTO Gallery

What echoes of those communications remain at Flack PTO Gallery? Is there anyone still trying to get a message to the outside world? Help us unlock the stories and uncover new mysteries of a bygone era.

Ballan Farmers Market
July 11
Ballan Farmers Market

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

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
July 16
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).

Fire and Ice Ball at Kryal Castle
July 18
Fire and Ice Ball at Kryal Castle

As winter falls over Kryal Castle, the Abbey awakens with the ancient rivalry of the Courts of Fire and Ice.

Live Music and Plough Pizza
July 19
Live Music and Plough Pizza

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

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
July 23
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).

Live Music with Matty Chaps at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar
July 24
Live Music with Matty Chaps at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

Get the weekend started right at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar with singer-guitarist Matty Chaps playing choice covers live from 6pm.

Ladies Night at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar
July 25
Ladies Night at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

Get the girls together and warm up this July for a session of live music and karaoke, and enjoy cocktail specials all night!

Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
July 30
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).

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