Guidebook for Ballan
Food Scene
Barista bonanza. Gourmet treats. Succulent chicken salads. Amazing burgers. Be sure to nab the couch and feel like the cast of "friends".
Zest Licenced Cafe
130 Inglis StBarista bonanza. Gourmet treats. Succulent chicken salads. Amazing burgers. Be sure to nab the couch and feel like the cast of "friends".
• Country hospitality with a contemporary dining experience and extensive wine list to explore
• Cosy open fires in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere
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The Plough @ Myrniong
17 Main Street
• Country hospitality with a contemporary dining experience and extensive wine list to explore
• Cosy open fires in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere
Parks & Nature
A hidden gem that is a pretty spot for walking or fishing. Has good facilities for a picnic or bbq. Enter off Geelong-Ballan rd and turn down Shaw rd to arrive at picnic area. Take empty bottle and fill up at the Ballan mineral springs on your way in.
Bostock Reservoir
A hidden gem that is a pretty spot for walking or fishing. Has good facilities for a picnic or bbq. Enter off Geelong-Ballan rd and turn down Shaw rd to arrive at picnic area. Take empty bottle and fill up at the Ballan mineral springs on your way in.
Werribee River
A relaxing walk along the Werribee River, not a hike but a simple flat trail.
Everything Else
Invigorate body and mind, by enjoying the spectacular forests, natural mineral waters and historic villages of the Daylesford Find peace and harmony at mineral spas and sample exquisite food and wine at restaurants, wineries and country pubs, and be inspired by the vibrant artist community.
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Daylesford - Hepburn Springs
Invigorate body and mind, by enjoying the spectacular forests, natural mineral waters and historic villages of the Daylesford Find peace and harmony at mineral spas and sample exquisite food and wine at restaurants, wineries and country pubs, and be inspired by the vibrant artist community.
Shopping
Mill Rose fabrics include Liberty of London, Kaffe Fassett, William Morris & reproduction fabrics...with lots of reds!! They have a wonderful range of bright and modern fabrics as well as a room full of Japanese linens and cottons. They stock & love: Cottage Garden Threads, Cosmos & Valdani threads. There is also a large range of patterns by Judy Newman, Michelle Yeo, Bon Bon Designs, Design House Quilts & lots more. Lots of gorgeous books, ric racks, braids, ribbons & knitting wools.
Mill Rose Cottage
92 Inglis StMill Rose fabrics include Liberty of London, Kaffe Fassett, William Morris & reproduction fabrics...with lots of reds!! They have a wonderful range of bright and modern fabrics as well as a room full of Japanese linens and cottons. They stock & love: Cottage Garden Threads, Cosmos & Valdani threads. There is also a large range of patterns by Judy Newman, Michelle Yeo, Bon Bon Designs, Design House Quilts & lots more. Lots of gorgeous books, ric racks, braids, ribbons & knitting wools.
All you need in one stop, bigger than your average country IGA. Stockists of local artisan groups such as Clare Bear treats and Harmony Garlic & Turmeric.
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Country Grocers IGA Ballan
135 Inglis StAll you need in one stop, bigger than your average country IGA. Stockists of local artisan groups such as Clare Bear treats and Harmony Garlic & Turmeric.
Sightseeing
A day at Sovereign Hill is a day filled with fun and adventure. Discover all the action and excitement of life as it was in 1850s Ballarat during the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever seen.
Sovereign Hill is a living museum with working exhibits brought to life by costumed characters and over 40 horses. Set on 25 acres of an original mining site, Sovereign Hill is a goldfields town with shops, hotels, a theatre, schools, factories, a gold diggings and underground mines to explore.
Sovereign Hill is an easy 25-minute drive from Ballan and they have plenty of free parking on-site.
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Sovereign Hill station
A day at Sovereign Hill is a day filled with fun and adventure. Discover all the action and excitement of life as it was in 1850s Ballarat during the greatest alluvial gold rush the world has ever seen.
Sovereign Hill is a living museum with working exhibits brought to life by costumed characters and over 40 horses. Set on 25 acres of an original mining site, Sovereign Hill is a goldfields town with shops, hotels, a theatre, schools, factories, a gold diggings and underground mines to explore.
Sovereign Hill is an easy 25-minute drive from Ballan and they have plenty of free parking on-site.
Getting Around
55 minutes from Southern Cross Melbourne. Station is a 5 minute walk from Ballan Beauty. Check with VLine for updated timetable.
Ballan
Atkinson Street55 minutes from Southern Cross Melbourne. Station is a 5 minute walk from Ballan Beauty. Check with VLine for updated timetable.