
Sunflowers: Picking, Picnics and Photos
The Moorabool region is blessed to be home to three gorgeous sunflower fields. Pack a picnic and make the most of a day among nature, with a picture-perfect photo backdrop.
Pickings are usually available throughout February and March

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

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

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

Dellios Orchards
At Dellios Orchards, Bacchus Marsh, you can pick your own delicious cherries or take home a box of freshly picked, pre-packed cherries, perfect for Christmas.
Pickings are seasonal

Montanah's Playroom
Montanah's Playroom is a modern retro toy shop in Ballan stocking a great range of excellent quality kids toys and craft products from top brands.
Open daily

The Good Ship Lollipop
Relive your childhood with nostalgic lollies and old time favourites, or sample some of their 25 – yes, 25! – fabulous ice cream flavours, including seven dairy free and vegan sorbets.
Open daily

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

Blackwood General
Coffee, gourmet toasties and burgers, pizza
• Vegetarian options
• Licensed, no BYO
• Lunch daily, dinner Wed and Fri

Blackwood Coventry Cottage
Sleeps 7, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $435 per night (approx)
• Overlooks Blackwood Mineral Springs
• Stroll to shops
• Orthopaedic beds

Riverside Retreat
Sleeps 2, 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $160 per night (approx)
• Lerderderg River view
• Full kitchen
• Pets welcome

De Lerderderg Chalet of Blackwood
Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 1 .5 bathroom
• From $455 per night (approx)
• Mud brick chalet
• Sauna and spa
• Leadlight widows, exposed beams

Miners Cabin in the Forest
Sleeps 6, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $225 per night (approx)
• Original log miners cabin
• Wood fire
• 10 min walk to St Erth

Stone Cottage
Sleeps 3, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $300 per night (approx)
• Backs onto forest
• Rambling rustic garden
• Wood fire

The Cosy Cabin
Sleeps 13, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $670 per night (approx)
• On 2.5 acres
• Breathtaking views
• Wood fire, cathedral ceilings

Landfall Cottage
Sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• From $220 per night (approx)
• On 18 acres of farmland
• Breathtaking views
• Decking and barbecue

Serenity, Peace, Tranquility
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
• From $422 per night (approx)
• Quiet rural setting
• Breathtaking views
• Well-equipped kitchen

Five bedrooms
Sleeps 9, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $450 per night (approx)
• Spacious modern home
• Garden and decking
• Barbecue and pool

Strawbale House Maddingley
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $520 per night (approx)
• Spacious strawbale house
• On the Werribee River
• Full kitchen

Barn with Modern Comforts
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
• From $311 per night (approx)
• 100 year old converted barn
• Rustic, comfortable and cosy
• Farmhouse kitchen