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Exploring Ballan and Myrniong, Victoria

Quaint and quirky! Sitting pretty at a short drive from both Ballarat and Melbourne, Ballan and Myrniong have become popular destinations for those out on a weekend drive, offering gorgeous landscapes and great options for sightseeing and dining.

Stroll down Ballan’s historic main street and choose from some great dining options, or check out the local art galleries. Ballan is also host to the famed annual Autumn Festival, along with the Ballan District Vintage Rally.

Just up the highway, Myrniong is home to a significant number of early bluestone buildings, along with two of Moorabool’s most loved venues, The Plough restaurant and St Anne’s Winery.

Truly this section of Moorabool is a daytrippers delight, as evidenced by the large numbers of classic cars which line the main streets every weekend.

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Millfield Cafe Bistro
Millfield Cafe Bistro

Chef-prepared bistro meals in a cosy cottage setting

• Vegetarian options
• BYO
• Starters from $12, Mains from $19
• Breakfast daily, Lunch Wed-Sun, Dinner Fri-Sat

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Shezza’s Diner
Shezza’s Diner

‘50s style burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes

• Vegetarian options
• Not licenced
• Snacks from $5
• Breakfast, Lunch: Wed-Mon

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St Anne’s Vineyards Myrniong
St Anne’s Vineyards Myrniong

Wine tasting, grazing platters, Pizza Sundays

• Gluten free and Vegetarian options
• Fully licenced (no BYO)
• Pizzas from $25
• Grazing platters daily, Pizzas Sunday lunch

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The Plough Myrniong
The Plough Myrniong

Modern Australian, Steak

• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $8, Mains from $24
• Lunch: Fri-Sun, Dinner: Thurs-Sat

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Elsie Rose Bakes
Elsie Rose Bakes

High quality baked goods, pies, cakes and sandwiches

• Vegetarian options
• Not licenced
• Snacks from $5
• Open Mon-Sat

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Fabulous Flower Co
Fabulous Flower Co

Coffee, sandwiches, juice, pastries

• Vegetarian and Vegan options
• Not licensed
• Breakfast and Lunch: Mon-Sat

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The Tin Plate
The Tin Plate

Coffee, breakfast, lunch, housemade sweets

• Vegetarian options
• Not licensed
• Pies from $7, Mains from $11
• Breakfast and Lunch: Tues-Sat

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Zest Licensed Cafe
Zest Licensed Cafe

Coffee, breakfast, lunch, desserts

• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Snacks from $5, Mains from $11
• Breakfast and Lunch: Mon-Sun

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Commercial Hotel
Commercial Hotel

Pub classics

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6, Mains from $20
• Lunch and Dinner: Mon – Sun

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Ballan Bakery
Ballan Bakery

Coffee, sandwiches, bakery goods

• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Eat in area
• Sandwiches from $5, pies from $4
• Breakfast and Lunch: Mon-Sun

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Moorabool List
Modern Four Bedroom Getaway
Modern Four Bedroom Getaway

Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• From $666 per night (approx)
• Central Ballan Accommodation
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Ducted Gas Heating

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Farmstay near Ballan
Farmstay near Ballan

Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms

• From $280 per night (approx)
• Short drive to central Ballan
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Garden views

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The Plough @ Myrniong
The Plough @ Myrniong

Two double studio rooms available

• Mon-Wed $150 per room
• Thurs – Sun $200, incl. $50 dining voucher
• Flatscreen TV, tea/coffee
• Private bathroom

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Ballan Horse and Goat
Ballan Horse and Goat

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $141.90 per night (approx)
• Entire unit including kitchenette
• 0.7 km walk to central Ballan
• Overlooking the Werribee River Valley

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Ballan Caravan Park
Ballan Caravan Park

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• Caravan sites and on-site cabins
• Barbecue facilities and communal laundry
• Adjoins Caledonian Park and Playground
• Central Ballan Accommodation

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Valencia @ Phoenix
Valencia @ Phoenix

Sleeps 6, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $230 per night (approx)
• Entire house plus kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views

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Oslo @ Phoenix Park
Oslo @ Phoenix Park

Sleeps 6, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $230 per night (approx)
• Entire house plus kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views

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Large Country Garden Beauty
Large Country Garden Beauty

Sleeps 8, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $256 per night (approx)
• Entire house plus kitchen
• Close to train station and shops
• Architect designed with garden views

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Cosy Family Getaway
Cosy Family Getaway

Sleeps 8, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $121 per night (approx)
• Entire house with full kitchen
• Short walk to central Ballan
• Spacious brick house, great parking and backyard

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Graze Ballan
Graze Ballan

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $125 per night (approx)
• Unique housing with camp kitchen
• Gourmet catering experience
• Short drive to Ballan

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Kyiv @ Phoenix Park
Kyiv @ Phoenix Park

Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $212 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views

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Family Friendly House
Family Friendly House

Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $99 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 5 mins from central Ballan
• Recently renovated, 2 mins from freeway

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Westcott Cottage
Westcott Cottage

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $126 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchenette
• Central Ballan Accommodation
• Cosy, 1860s cottage with garden

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Converted Train Carriage
Converted Train Carriage

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $115 per night (approx)
• Fridge and microwave
• Central Ballan Accommodation
• Lovely cosy converted 1914 train carriage

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Montanah's Playroom
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

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The Good Ship Lollipop
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

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FlackPTO Gallery
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

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The Skin Inn
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

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St Annes Cellar Door
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

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Ballan Farmers Market
Ballan Farmers Market

Regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

Second Saturday of each month

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Ballan Mineral Springs
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

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Ballan Arts Space
Ballan Arts Space

Active gallery space tucked behind the local hardware store in Ballan featuring regular exhibitions focusing on the work of local artists.

Open Fri-Sun 10am-3pm

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Oak Grove Gallery
Oak Grove Gallery

Independent gallery located in an historic Ballan building.

Open daily

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Steptoes Op Shop
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

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Opportunity on Inglis
Opportunity on Inglis

Regularly updated assortment of vintage, designer and second-hand clothing, books, shoes and bric-a-brac.

Open Mon-Sat

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Mill Rose Quilting and Gallery
Mill Rose Quilting and Gallery

Quilting, sewing and knitting shop, located in a fabulously decked out former masonic lodge and house.

Open Wed-Sat

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Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures
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

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Ballan Lions Market
Ballan Lions Market

Regional and local produce, home-made and preloved items.

First Saturday of each month

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Ballan Fresh Fruit and Veg
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

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MAPP Up in Lights Ballan
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

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Sam’s Christmas Trees
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

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See and Do

Events
Locals Night @ The Plough
Nov 21
Locals Night @ The Plough

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Phoenix Rising
Nov 22
Phoenix Rising

Phoenix rising is a three-day camping and dance party festival at Phoenix Park in Ballan, run by One Tribe Events and featuring  music and dance, workshops, markets, bar,  food stalls and chill spaces.

Tristan J Ross playing live at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan
Nov 22
Tristan J Ross playing live at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan

Catch singer / guitarist Tristan J Ross live at the Commercial, playing everything from the 50's to today.

Jukebox Heroes live at the Commercial Hotel
Nov 23
Jukebox Heroes live at the Commercial Hotel

Experienced rock covers band brings a night of party anthems to Ballan’s Commercial Hotel.

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Nov 24
Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
Nov 28
Locals Night @ The Plough

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Dec 1
Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
Dec 5
Locals Night @ The Plough

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Ballan Lions Market Twilight Market
Dec 7
Ballan Lions Market Twilight Market

The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.

Christmas Market at St Anne’s
Dec 8
Christmas Market at St Anne’s

St Anne’s are back, bigger and better than ever with their annual Christmas Market!

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Dec 8
Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
Dec 12
Locals Night @ The Plough

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Ballan Farmers Market
Dec 14
Ballan Farmers Market

Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Dec 15
Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
Dec 19
Locals Night @ The Plough

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Dec 22
Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.

Christmas Lunch @ The Plough
Dec 25
Christmas Lunch @ The Plough

Enjoy the ultimate for Christmas this year – Christmas Day lunch at The Plough @ Myrniong!

Christmas Lunch at Millfield Cafe Bistro
Dec 25
Christmas Lunch at Millfield Cafe Bistro

Millfield Cafe Bistro announces its first Christmas Lunch!

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Dec 29
Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
Jan 2
Locals Night @ The Plough

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Ballan Lions Market
Jan 4
Ballan Lions Market

The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Jan 5
Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
Jan 9
Locals Night @ The Plough

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Ballan Farmers Market
Jan 11
Ballan Farmers Market

Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Jan 12
Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
Jan 16
Locals Night @ The Plough

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Jan 19
Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
Jan 23
Locals Night @ The Plough

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong
Jan 26
Pizza Sundays with Live Music at St Anne’s Winery Myrniong

Join the crew at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for a relaxed Sunday afternoon filled with house-made pizza, wine, great company and live music.

Locals Night @ The Plough
Jan 30
Locals Night @ The Plough

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

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