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Welcome to Ballan
The Arboretum Town
Nestled in the heart of the Moorabool Shire, Ballan awaits with its own hidden treasures. Settled in the 1850’s, with its wide tree lined streets Ballan became an important staging point for coaches bound for the Ballarat Goldfields.
Enjoy parkland walks along the Werribee River and discovering historic buildings that are dotted throughout the township. With its welcoming cafes, gift shops and many amenities Ballan makes an ideal weekend destination with the bonus of the ever-popular Ballarat and Daylesford nearby
The Local Farmers market is held on the 2nd Saturday of the month but if you miss our market there is bound to be one in a neighbouring town. Below you will find some links and helpful information for things to see and do in our region. Click away and plan your stay.
There are numerous small towns nearby well worth a visit for their own charm and cosy cafes – our favourites are Creswick, Trentham, and Buninyong. Of course the ever popular Daylesford is packed with gallery and concept shops, as well as a great selection of eateries.
For local market information click here
See below our top five recommendations in categories of local things to do and places to visit – click on each to find out more
AWESOME RESTUARANTS
Lolas – Ballarat
Sakana – Daylesford
The Plough – Myrniong
Lakehouse – Daylesford
Sault – Sailors Falls
GOLF – Bookings required.
Ballan
Trentham
Ballarat
Hepburn Springs
Buninyong
ART LOVERS
Overwrought Gallery – Blampied
Stony Creek Gallery – Daylesford
Two Fat Wombats – Trentham
The Convent Gallery – Daylesford
Ballarat Art Gallery
PUB SCENE
Radio Springs – Lyonville
Cosmopolitan – Trentham
Farmers Arms – Daylesford
Black Hill Hotel – Ballarat
Great Western – Ballan
SCENIC / PICNIC
Lal Lal Falls – Lal Lal
Sailors Falls – Sailors Falls
Lake Wendouree – Ballarat
Trentham Falls – Trentham
Black Hill Lookout – Ballarat
GARDEN LOVERS
Frogmore Gardens – Blackwood
Garden of St Erth – Blackwood
Wombat Hill Gardens – Daylesford
Ballarat Botanic Gardens – Ballarat
Convent Gallery Gardens – Daylesford
WINE TASTING
Captains Creek – Blampied
Passing Clouds – Daylesford
Del Rios – Anakie (tours also)
Peros Wines – Lyonville
Michael Unwin – Ballarat
CHILDREN / FAMILY
Fairy Park – Anakie
Sovereign Hill – Ballarat
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Eureka Centre – Ballarat
Kryal Castle – Ballarat
VISITS
Lavendula Swiss Italian Farm – Sheherds Flat
Alpaca Farm and Woollen Mill – Creswick
Yuulong Lavender Estate – Mt Edgerton
Tramway Museum – Ballarat
Mill Markets – Day’ford/Ballarat
FOR THE HIKERS
The Lost Children Walk – 16km
Wombat Forrest – Various
Lederderg Park – Various
Secret Forest Walks – Various
Bostock Reservoir – Various
RELAX
Hepburn Springs Day Spa
Daylesford Day Spa
Endota Spa – Daylesford
Anutara Wellness – Daylesford
Spa at Lakehouse – Daylesford
ACTIVITIES
Hepburn Lagoon Trail Rides
Hot shots Paintball – Anakie
Strawberry Forest – (Picking) Bacchus Marsh
Daylesford Spa Country Railway and Markets
Fishing – Bostock Reservoir / Pykes Creek