Moorabool Valley Wineries

The Moorabool Valley and Anakie, a sub region of Victoria's renowned Geelong Wine Region, is located only an hour away from Melbourne and just 20 minutes from Geelong. The Moorabool Valley represents one of Australia's finest cool climate wine regions with a fast growing reputation for boutique wineries producing premium hand crafted wines.

A visit to the Moorabool Valley is a very local experience and you are likely to be served at the cellar door by the wine maker himself. 

Pick up a Moorabool Valley Wine map at any of the Visitor Information Centres.
www.mooraboolvalley.com.au

Steiglitz Historic Park

Steiglitz (situated between Geelong and Ballarat) is almost a ghost town today, but in the 1860's and 1890's it was a busy goldmining township with hotels, shops, churches and a population of over 1000. At the height of the 1860's gold rush, Steiglitz township had more than 1500 residents, four hotels, a newspaper, a variety of shops and even an undertaker. Now most of the town and its surroundings are included in the 469 hectare Steiglitz Historic Park, declared in 1979. 
 
Much of the park can be explored on foot. Walks along bush tracks in spring reveal a variety of wildflowers. During some holiday periods, the rangers organise guided walks and other activities. Volunteers from the Steiglitz Historical Society open the Courthouse to visitors between the hours of 1pm and 4pm on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month. 
 
 

Meredith Music Festival

Located just below the Brisbane Ranges, Meredith is home to the annual Meredith Music Festival and the Golden Plains Music Festival. Meredith is also famous for its gourmet goat and sheep cheese produced by the Meredith Dairy.

Golden Plains Farmers Market

Golden Plains and Moorabool Valley regions are famous for fresh food, award winning wines, gourmet food producers and breathtaking scenery.

The Golden Plains Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday of each month from 9am - 2pm in Bannockburn.

Towns of the Golden Plains

Bannockburn is the main town of the Golden Plains region and home of the Golden Plains Farmers Market.

Lethbridge is home to charming Lethbridge Lake with BBQ and picnic facilities and of course the Award winning Lethbridge Wines.

Inverleigh is a great wayside stop for travellers. Follow the river north for a picturesque walk along the Leigh River to Federation Bridge and lookout. Inverleigh also boasts a golf club, flora and fauna reserve, hotel, general store, service station, several historic buildings and a monthly market.

Other town to stop and explore include Teesdale, Smythesdale,  Rokewood, Haddon and Linton. Your will pass through some of these on the Ballart to Skipton Rail Trail. You can walk, run, cycle or ride on horseback along this trail as it weaves a path via Haddon, Smythesdale, Scarsdale and the spectacular Nimmons Bridge - the longest timber trestle bridge in Victoria.