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
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
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
The Skin Inn
Handmade products made from Australian sheepskin and other hides, ranging from Ugg boots and moccasins through to soft furnishings, bags and upholstery.
Open Wed-Sun
St Annes Cellar Door
Visit St Anne’s huge bluestone cellar door inn Myrniong, offering free tastings of their wine range, along with from-the-barrel port sampling.
Open daily
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
Shezza’s Diner
‘50s style burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes
• Vegetarian options
• Not licenced
• Snacks from $5
• Breakfast, Lunch: Wed-Mon
Elsie Rose Bakes
High quality baked goods, pies, cakes and sandwiches
• Vegetarian options
• Not licenced
• Snacks from $5
• Open Mon-Sat
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