Local Colour
Be surprised by the colourful extremes and local colour of Moorabool. Take a scenic drive and experience the lunar like landscapes surrounding Werribee Gorge and Bacchus Marsh or head for the lush tall timbers of Blackwood and the Wombat Forest.
Accompanying the unique geographical and natural features of each village there is that extra touch of ‘local colour’- the sights, the characters, and events that bring each village to life.
Bacchus Marsh offers visitors a changing seasonal palette of colour – market gardens, orchards, fruit stalls and the occasional ‘colourful’ roadside vendor. Drop in; meet the growers and experience a little bit of life in the Bacchus Marsh food bowl.
The tiny village of Gordon is true to its Scottish meaning, “big hill”. Nestled amid rolling hillsides it is home to the slightly eccentric Wild Trout’s Gordon Hat Shoppe which offers a unique range of Scottish and Irish inspired apparel and music.
Meet owner operator Bob Petch - snowy beard, tartan overalls and a tweed cap, the perfect host for a hat shopping experience.
Soak up the local colour at one of the Moorabool’s lively festivals: The Strawberries and Cherries Weekend in Bacchus Marsh, The Ballan Autumn Festival, or at the varied seasonal events in Blackwood – Summer Wine Festival, Autumn Food in the Forest, Winter Sculpture Festival, or the Spring Antique Road Show.
Moorabool - colour, atmosphere and welcoming country fun.
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A walk down the avenue
There are not many places in the world where the drive into town envelops you with majestic natural beauty. But that's what you get in Bacchus Marsh. I recently spent a day being guided around by JH, a self-professed Bacchus Marsh... Read more...
