Kirsty’s guidebook

Kirsty
Kirsty’s guidebook

Sightseeing

This is a hand pump mineral spring only 50meters off Shaws Road, Ballan, it is located on the RHS 100 meters before the entrance of Bostock Reservoir. The area often has kangaroos and there’s picnic tables, shade and the creek & reservoir to enjoy. The road is not suitable for walking or bike riding – car only. The Spring water has a high mineral content, refreshing properties on the tongue and is a naturally carbonated mineral water. Its similar to a strong flavors of the French Badoit water, and expensive. Many locals call it ‘iron water’ and its a favorite of some yet not so for others.
Ballan Mineral Spring
This is a hand pump mineral spring only 50meters off Shaws Road, Ballan, it is located on the RHS 100 meters before the entrance of Bostock Reservoir. The area often has kangaroos and there’s picnic tables, shade and the creek & reservoir to enjoy. The road is not suitable for walking or bike riding – car only. The Spring water has a high mineral content, refreshing properties on the tongue and is a naturally carbonated mineral water. Its similar to a strong flavors of the French Badoit water, and expensive. Many locals call it ‘iron water’ and its a favorite of some yet not so for others.
Werribee Gorge is a wild, rugged natural beauty shaped by 500 million years of geological history. A range of challenging walks amid the steep, river-washed gorge and surrounding rocky ridges offer spectacular views and access to a rock-climbing site within the park. Self-sufficient visitors can picnic and hike to explore this unique park and its distinctive setting. It has hiking padding, rock climbing and Bird watching, picnicking, walking and more. Bring your own kit or book with an activities operator, explore and be safe.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Werribee Gorge
204 Myers Rd
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Werribee Gorge is a wild, rugged natural beauty shaped by 500 million years of geological history. A range of challenging walks amid the steep, river-washed gorge and surrounding rocky ridges offer spectacular views and access to a rock-climbing site within the park. Self-sufficient visitors can picnic and hike to explore this unique park and its distinctive setting. It has hiking padding, rock climbing and Bird watching, picnicking, walking and more. Bring your own kit or book with an activities operator, explore and be safe.

Food scene

Indulge yourself with a visit to the ‘Marsh’ and the roadside stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, jams, juices, sauces and preserves, all picked and processed locally. There is even the option to pick fresh fruit and vegetables direct from the farm when in season, including strawberries, apples and cherries. Nearby is the Lerderderg River which winds along the Avenue of Honour and the range of parks that offers BBQ facilities and toilets
Bacchus Marsh
Indulge yourself with a visit to the ‘Marsh’ and the roadside stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, jams, juices, sauces and preserves, all picked and processed locally. There is even the option to pick fresh fruit and vegetables direct from the farm when in season, including strawberries, apples and cherries. Nearby is the Lerderderg River which winds along the Avenue of Honour and the range of parks that offers BBQ facilities and toilets
Famous for its health wellbeing and lifestyle Daylesford is also Ballarat town (35mins from Berry Street)
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Daylesford
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Famous for its health wellbeing and lifestyle Daylesford is also Ballarat town (35mins from Berry Street)
Tin Plate cafe, 132 Inglis St. 5368 2844, breakfast and the best coffees in town.
The Tin Plate
132 Inglis Street
Tin Plate cafe, 132 Inglis St. 5368 2844, breakfast and the best coffees in town.

Golf

The house backs on to the Ballan Golf Club which is a picturesque golf course located on the banks of the Werribee River. It is a shady tree lined course which is mostly flat with a couple of short steep hills, river crossings, and Santa Ana couch greens. For those looking for a golf challenge in a beautiful location then this is the course for you. The club house is a nice 500 meter amble from the house. The club house is old school and its BYO clubs and buggy.
Ballan Golf Club
4 Blow Ct
The house backs on to the Ballan Golf Club which is a picturesque golf course located on the banks of the Werribee River. It is a shady tree lined course which is mostly flat with a couple of short steep hills, river crossings, and Santa Ana couch greens. For those looking for a golf challenge in a beautiful location then this is the course for you. The club house is a nice 500 meter amble from the house. The club house is old school and its BYO clubs and buggy.

nature

Lal Lal is home to the spectacular Lal Lal Falls - a name meaning ‘dashing of waters', from the original Wuthaurung peoples. The waterfall is particularly impressive after recent rainfall. It’s a great place to spend the day and visitors may wish to follow the trail through to the Moorabool Falls viewing platform. The park also boasts BBQ facilities, picnic tables, a playground and a number of walking trails.
Lal Lal Reservoir
Lal Lal is home to the spectacular Lal Lal Falls - a name meaning ‘dashing of waters', from the original Wuthaurung peoples. The waterfall is particularly impressive after recent rainfall. It’s a great place to spend the day and visitors may wish to follow the trail through to the Moorabool Falls viewing platform. The park also boasts BBQ facilities, picnic tables, a playground and a number of walking trails.