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.
Great meals and drinks in a beautifully restored historic country pub
• Pub classics and Irish favourites
• Vegetarian and gluten-free options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Lunch and dinner Thurs - Sat
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 and dinner: Wed-Sun
Pub classics, pizza
• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6, Mains from $22
• Lunch: Fri-Sun, Dinner: Thurs-Sun
Eat & Drink
Sleeps 7, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $240 per night (approx)
• Beautifully restored 1800s stables
• Wood heater, full kitchen, barbecue
• Working sheep farm in Scotsburn
Sleeps 5, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $440 per night (approx)
• Beautifully restored cottage
• Meet goats and miniature cattle
• Peaceful rural setting in Scotsburn
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• From $250 per night (approx)
• Private off-grid cabin with kitchenette
• 300-acre farm with abundant wildlife
• Peaceful rural setting in Dunnstown
Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $500 per night (approx)
• Luxurious modern homestead
• Outdoor hot tub
• Located in Gordon
Sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $140 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 $201 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Short drive to central Gordon
• Situated on a working farm
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
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
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
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
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
Sleeps 2, 2 beds, 1 bathroom
• From $254 per night (approx)
• Entire cottage with kitchen
• 15 mins drive to Ballarat
• Light breakfast provided
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
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
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
Stay
A burst of creativity in the heart of Gordon, bringing colourful stationery, fun gifts and handmade creations to the township.
Open Thurs and Sat
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
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 held regularly
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 Moorabool Landcare Festival returns to Ballan with a full day focused on pest plants and animals, and practical ways we can better care for the land around us.
The Victorian Medieval Festival returns to Kryal Castle for a weekend of historical re-enactment, live entertainment and family-friendly fun!
Kick off the festive season with a country outing to Sam’s Christmas Trees in Bungal, as the farm opens for its 2026 Christmas season.
Settle in for an indulgent afternoon at The Plough in Myrniong, with their new High Tea bringing a little extra ceremony to a Sunday catch-up, birthday or special occasion.
Spend Sunday afternoon at The Gordon Hotel with a live set from Tim Scanlan and Mana Okubo, bringing together folk traditions, driving rhythms and plenty of energy.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
FlackPTO Gallery in Ballan invites visitors to the opening of The Unframed Hour … when no one is watching, a new exhibition by Roy Adcock.
Ballan Bakehouse & Bar is celebrating its first birthday with a full day of food, music and family fun.
For one day only, Kryal Castle transforms into an arena of elite horsemanship, raw power, and high-stakes competition.
The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Add something a little different to the festive season with a Christmas Psychic Dinner at The Plough Myrniong, combining dinner, spiritual activities and private readings in one relaxed evening.
The Ballan Lions Community Market gets a festive makeover for its final market of 2026, with a special Christmas Twilight Market taking over Inglis Street from 4pm to 8pm.
Christmas celebrations are getting a fabulous makeover at St Anne's Winery in Myrniong, with a special night of Drag Bingo.
Get ready for more than two hours of Fleetwood Mac classics when Gypsy – The Australian Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show takes over the Commercial Hotel Ballan.
Mount Egerton is getting into the festive spirit with a Christmas Market & Car Boot Sale at the Recreation Reserve, bringing together local makers, businesses, bargain hunters and plenty of pre-Christmas browsing.
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.
Settle in for an indulgent afternoon at The Plough in Myrniong, with their new High Tea bringing a little extra ceremony to a Sunday catch-up, birthday or special occasion.
Settle in for an indulgent afternoon at The Plough in Myrniong, with their new High Tea bringing a little extra ceremony to a Sunday catch-up, birthday or special occasion.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!
Enjoy a relaxed Christmas Eve celebration at The Plough in Myrniong, where the team will be serving a special three-course festive dinner.
The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.
Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.
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.
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.
Fill a jug with gorgeous spray-free field-grown seasonal flowers at The Paddock Lal Lal.
Spend Valentine’s Day among the flowers with a relaxed pick-your-own flower and picnic experience at The Paddock Lal Lal.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Fill a jug with gorgeous spray-free field-grown seasonal flowers at The Paddock Lal Lal.