

So many things to see and do across the Moorabool region
Gallery space adjoining the popular Gordon’s of Gordon cafe, housing works by local artists and handmade giftware
Open Sat 10am-2pm
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
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
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
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
Read about what’s happening at Moorabool’s local galleries this month in the monthly arts column at our news section.
Art Galleries
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
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary offers fun and informative walking tours of their 275 acre property in Gordon.
Tours: Thursdays and Saturdays
Get some sun and taste Moorabool’s fabulous country air when you spend a day picking your own at one of our famous berry orchards or local farms.
Open daily during picking season
The popular 1000 steps trail takes walkers from the residential area close to Halletts Way to the top of the nearby Bald Hill, with a rewarding lookout at the peak.
Open 24 hours
Explore the magical grounds of a recreated Medieval castle, and enjoy show-stopping jousting tournaments, daring sword fights, axe-throwing and archery, and get up close to beautiful performance horses.
Open weekends and school holidays
A Catholic shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu, a Marian devotion that originated in the island of Gozo in Malta.
Open Mon-Sun
If you’re looking for the good oil on all that Bacchus Marsh has to offer, make the Bacchus Marsh Visitor Information Centre your first stop.
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat - Sun: 10am - 4pm
Attractions
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
The Border Inn presents Anzac Day eve live music with Ollie.
Catch Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s, when the winery becomes an excellent bistro, offering a well-curated a la carte menu of mussels, salmon, local lamb, chicken and more.
Get ready to rock out to the best hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s with live band Rock Agenda at the Royal Hotel Bacchus Marsh
Ballan RSL Sub Branch will be commemorating the noble sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of warfare, by holding an ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Blackwood War Memorial.
Bacchus Marsh RSL Sub Branch will be commemorating the noble sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of warfare, by holding an ANZAC Day Dawn Service followed by a Commemorative March and Service.
Ballan RSL Sub Branch will be commemorating the noble sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of warfare, by holding an ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Blackwood War Memorial.
The Bungaree and District Historical Society will be commemorating the noble sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of warfare, by holding an ANZAC Day Service followed by a gunfire breakfast.
An 11am service will be held at the Lal Lal ANZAC Memorial Park, which can be found on the corner of Clarendon-Lal Lal Road and Parkers Road, Lal Lal.
Enjoy Anzac Day at the Greendale Pub with local singer guitarist Bryan Sadler, playing a wide variety of covers.
The community will gather at the Honour Board in the Avenue of Honour (along Yendon No. 2 Road, between the level crossing and Pope Street) and to pay respects to the young men of Yendon who served in World War l, and all Australians who have served in subsequent conflicts and peace services.
Get down to Stoney’s for live band action with The George Trimmer Band.
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.
Come down and join the Royal crew for their Friday night live music session with this week’s artist, Ian Banks.
Catch singer/guitarist Barlsey playing live at the Courthouse Hotel’s 1One6 Rooftop Bar.
Join the crew at the Commercial Hotel, as Jase Williams kicks off the good vibes from 5pm.
Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel every Tuesday for an interactive game show style trivia night like you’ve never seen before.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Catch Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s, when the winery becomes an excellent bistro, offering a well-curated a la carte menu of mussels, salmon, local lamb, chicken and more.
Come down and join the Royal crew for their Friday night live music session with this week’s artist, DJ Nate Hanson.
Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.
The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.
On the first Saturday of every month Darley Community Art Garden plays host to a Plant and Produce Swap.
Every second Saturday, musician Paper_Cranes hosts some of our area’s best up and coming performers at the Vibe Open Mic.
Enjoy a relaxed day out in the picturesque winery grounds, exploring a diverse range of market stalls, including handmade crafts, gourmet food, unique homewares, and more.
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.
Enjoy a Sunday live music session courtesy of local favourites Five O’Clock Charlie at the Greendale Pub.
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Catch Thursday Nights @ St Anne’s, when the winery becomes an excellent bistro, offering a well-curated a la carte menu of mussels, salmon, local lamb, chicken and more.
Get ready to rock out to the best hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s with live band Legacy at the Royal Hotel Bacchus Marsh
Events
Gordon’s fabulous FarmGate shop is a volunteer-run local food hub, sourcing local produce from within 100kms. Fruit and veg, meat, pantry, dairy, breads, pickles and more.
Open Saturdays, 9am – 1pm
At Naturipe Fruits you can buy fresh fruit picked daily direct from the farm, or can enjoy an authentic picking experience, venturing out to the orchard to collect the freshest strawberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines and apples.
Pickings are seasonal
Elaine’s Farmgate Shop offers quality produce direct from the farmer, including as premium meat, pantry and dairy, vegetables, and homemade pickles and sauces from around 20 local producers.
Open daily
A local institution in Bacchus Marsh’s Avenue of Honour (aka Bacchus Marsh Road), Spurr’s Fruit Barn offers fresh fruit, including their delicious homegrown stone fruits, along with eggs and other local produce.
Open Thurs-Sat
Along with a gorgeous, well-stocked shop / cafe / juice bar, Fruits of Life delivers locally-grown and sustainably-farmed fresh produce, direct to your door.
Open seven days
Pick your own cherries, berries, apricots, peaches nectarines and apples at Paynes, or select from the amazing array of produce in their sheds.
Pickings are seasonal
Fresh fruit and veg plus a juice bar and an amazing array of pantry, dairy, breads, pickles and sauces from local producers.
Open daily
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
Local Produce and Farm Gates
Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.
First and third Saturdays each month
Markets
Offers free-flowing water directly from the mineral spring, situated among native vegetation and local wildlife in abundance.
Open 24 hours
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
Park, picnic and play area on the Lerderderg River, with several mineral spring taps where you can sample of the area’s delicious spring water.
Open 24 hours
Mineral Springs
Great range of clothing, bric a brac and kitchen items, along with knitting and sewing supplies and from time to time, homemade jams and spreads.
Open Mon-Sat
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
Regularly updated assortment of vintage, designer and second-hand clothing, books, shoes and bric-a-brac.
Open Mon-Sat
Not-for-profit, volunteer-run second-hand bookshop, operating from the historic Blacksmith’s Cottage in Bacchus Marsh.
Open Saturdays, 10am-4pm
This former barn with exposed beams and lead lights, houses an eclectic mix of unusual retail, including tweed boots, a Kookaburra Wilde bookshop, gemstone brooch plumes and collectables.
Open Sat-Sun
Thriving fabric and second-hand store and a hub for lovers of all kinds of craft and vintage items.
Open Wed-Sat
Coffee, cakes, toasties, local produce
• Vegetarian options
• Not licensed
• Breakfast to lunch Thurs-Sat
Op Shops and Second Hand Stores
At Naturipe Fruits you can buy fresh fruit picked daily direct from the farm, or can enjoy an authentic picking experience, venturing out to the orchard to collect the freshest strawberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines and apples.
Pickings are seasonal
Pick your own cherries, berries, apricots, peaches nectarines and apples at Paynes, or select from the amazing array of produce in their sheds.
Pickings are seasonal
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
Pick Your Own Fruit
Gordon’s fabulous FarmGate shop is a volunteer-run local food hub, sourcing local produce from within 100kms. Fruit and veg, meat, pantry, dairy, breads, pickles and more.
Open Saturdays, 9am – 1pm
Super-quirky shop offering original-design headwear made from handwoven Harris Tweed from Scotland and fur felt materials.
Open Fri-Sun
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
Elaine’s Farmgate Shop offers quality produce direct from the farmer, including as premium meat, pantry and dairy, vegetables, and homemade pickles and sauces from around 20 local producers.
Open daily
Along with a gorgeous, well-stocked shop / cafe / juice bar, Fruits of Life delivers locally-grown and sustainably-farmed fresh produce, direct to your door.
Open seven days
Quilting, sewing and knitting shop, located in a fabulously decked out former masonic lodge and house.
Open Wed-Sat
This former barn with exposed beams and lead lights, houses an eclectic mix of unusual retail, including tweed boots, a Kookaburra Wilde bookshop, gemstone brooch plumes and collectables.
Open Sat-Sun
Thriving fabric and second-hand store and a hub for lovers of all kinds of craft and vintage items.
Open Wed-Sat
Quality Harris Tweed and fur felt hats along with fashion hats of all kinds presented in an historic building.
Open Sat-Sun
Fresh fruit and veg plus a juice bar and an amazing array of pantry, dairy, breads, pickles and sauces from local producers.
Open daily
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
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
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
Specialty Stores
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
Setting out from Lal Lal Falls Reserve, you’ll experience three separate waterfalls on this grassy walking trail across open plains, finishing at the 27 metre single drop waterfall of Moorabool Falls.
Open 24 hours
Wombat State Forest has become a beloved destination for off-road driving, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, bird-watching, fishing, and earns its reputation as one of the best areas for mountain biking in Victoria.
Open 24 hours
Located within the 75 acre Lal Lal State Forest, this historical area offers an insight into the fascinating history of its region, along with walking trails, a picnic area, toilets, barbecues, fire pits and camping.
Open 24 hours
Covering 20,546 hectares and stretching some 20 km between Bacchus Marsh and Blackwood, Lerderderg State Park offers several tracks, camping, swimming, rock-climbing, fishing and scenic driving.
Open 24 hours
The popular 1000 steps trail takes walkers from the residential area close to Halletts Way to the top of the nearby Bald Hill, with a rewarding lookout at the peak.
Open 24 hours
A 600-hectare protected area boasting over 400 native plant species and over 160 bird species. Car parks with information boards are located at the entrance to the Happy Valley Track and on Canopus Circuit.
Open 24 hours
Werribee Gorge State Park has a selection of shorter and long loop walks to choose from. All walks are Grade 3, meaning a moderate level of fitness is required, walking on uneven ground with many steps, some rock hopping and steep hill sections involved.
Open 24 hours
Walks and Trails
Setting out from Lal Lal Falls Reserve, you’ll experience three separate waterfalls on this grassy walking trail across open plains, finishing at the 27 metre single drop waterfall of Moorabool Falls.
Open 24 hours
Granite Falls is a spectacular waterfall along the Moorabool River, downstream from the better-known Moorabool Falls and not far from Lal Lal Falls which is accessed from the other side of the reserve.
Open 24 hours
Located only a few minutes from the popular Lal Lal Falls, Moorabool Falls is reached via a 2.8 km walk through grassland with gorgeous views over the Lal Lal Reservoir along the way.
Open 24 hours
One of best waterfall picnic spots in Victoria, overlooking a 30 metre high waterfall and offering a playground and sheltered barbecue facilities.
Open 24 hours