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
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
Modern Four Bedroom Getaway
Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• From $666 per night (approx)
• Central Ballan Accommodation
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Ducted Gas Heating
Farmstay near Ballan
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
• From $280 per night (approx)
• Short drive to central Ballan
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Garden views
FlackPTO Gallery
Iconic 1864 post and telegraph office which has found a new life as a visual arts gallery and studio space, with a regularly updated collection of paintings and photographic art.
Open Fri-Sun until 3
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
Ballan Mineral Springs
Tranquil mineral spring located on Shaws Road, nearby the beautiful Bostock Reservoir. Includes parking area and picnic tables, overlooking therein branch of the Moorabool River.
Open 24 hours
Ballan Arts Space
Active gallery space located in the main street of Ballan, featuring regular exhibitions focusing on the work of local artists.
Open Fri-Sun 10am-3pm
Steptoes Op Shop
A super-quirky and iconic presence in Ballan’s Inglis Street, Steptoes is a regular haunt for avid op shoppers from across Victoria.
Open Fri-Sat
Opportunity on Inglis
Regularly updated assortment of vintage, designer and second-hand clothing, books, shoes and bric-a-brac.
Open Mon-Sat
Mill Rose Quilting and Gallery
Quilting, sewing and knitting shop, located in a fabulously decked out former masonic lodge and house.
Open Wed-Sat
Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures
Thriving fabric and second-hand store and a hub for lovers of all kinds of craft and vintage items.
Open Wed-Sat
Ballan Fresh Fruit and Veg
Fresh fruit and veg plus a juice bar and an amazing array of pantry, dairy, breads, pickles and sauces from local producers.
Open daily
MAPP Up in Lights Ballan
One of two Moorabool Art Pathway Program (MAPP) outdoor galleries, a Council initiative showing the work of local artists 24 hours a day.
Open 24 hours
Sam’s Christmas Trees
For over 20 years, Sam's Christmas Trees have been supplying gorgeous pine trees which have been carefully pruned throughout their lives for that perfect yuletide look.
Fri - Sun throughout December
Fabulous Flower Co
Coffee, sandwiches, juice, pastries
• Vegetarian and Vegan options
• Not licensed
• Breakfast and Lunch: Mon-Sat
The Tin Plate
Coffee, breakfast, lunch, housemade sweets
• Vegetarian options
• Not licensed
• Pies from $7, Mains from $11
• Breakfast and Lunch: Tues-Sat