Ballan

Ballan is an old highlands town with extensive English-style tree planting, and is dotted with period homes and cottages. Once an original staging point for coaches to the Ballarat goldfields, Ballan is now a popular commuter township.

Quick facts

• Population approximately 1,730
• 80 kilometres west of Melbourne
• Home to one of Australia's biggest annual heritage machinery fairs.

Activities and attractions

• Enjoy a picnic in one of the parks and reserves along the Werribee River, which winds through the township
• Taste the local mineral springs located at Bostock Reservoir
• Enjoy a home cooked meal at one of the three hotels in town.

Major events

• Vintage Machinery Tractor Pull – February
• Autumn Festival – March
• Annual Art Show Exhibition – March

How to get there
Ballan is on the Western Freeway just over one hour west of Melbourne.