Greendale Sunflowers
Nestled among the picturesque rolling hills of Greendale, Greendale Sunflowers offers a beautiful country experience just 65 km north-west of Melbourne and about 30 km east of Ballarat.
Open Fri-Sun and public holidays during blooming season
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
Ballan Bakehouse & Bar
Bakery goods, coffee, alcoholic drinks, local produce
• Vegetarian options
• Drive-through or eat in
• Open daily, dinner Thurs - Sat
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The Border Inn
Upmarket bistro classics
• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $14, Mains from $24
• Lunch and dinner daily
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
Gordon Hat Shoppe
Super-quirky shop offering original-design headwear made from handwoven Harris Tweed from Scotland and fur felt materials.
Open Fri-Sun
Ballan Historic Tree Walk
The Ballan Historic Tree Walk has been created by the Ballan Arboretum Group to honour the planting efforts of the early settlers and ensure that these now mature significant trees get the recognition they deserve.
Open 24 hours
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
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
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 held regularly
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 $140 per night (approx)
• On 18 acres of farmland
• Breathtaking views
• Decking and barbecue