Shire of Moorabool district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Ballan

Ballan is a town in Shire of Moorabool district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 2,919 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 3 churches, 2 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Werribee Gorge State Park (15 km), Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church (25 km) and St James' Anglican Church (29 km).

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Ballan, Victoria
Ballan, Shire of Moorabool district, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ballan at a glance

Location
Shire of Moorabool district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 2,919
Coordinates
37.5999° S, 144.2289° E
Places within 50 km
30 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ballan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ballan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Ballan

69 churches within 100 km of Ballan. The closest is Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ballan

35 parks within 100 km of Ballan. The closest is Kryal Castle (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ballan

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ballan. The closest is Werribee Gorge State Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Ballan

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ballan. The closest is Eureka Stockade (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ballan

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ballan. The closest is Lake Daylesford (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ballan

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ballan. The closest is Mount Warrenheip (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ballan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 130 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ballan
  2. 30 km Kryal Castle · park, Shire of Moorabool
  3. 1 km Mount Warrenheip · viewpoint, Shire of Moorabool
  4. 32 km St James' Anglican Church · church, Shire of Moorabool
  5. 41 km Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church · church, Shire of Moorabool
  6. 11 km Werribee Gorge State Park · nature spot, Shire of Moorabool
  7. 15 km Back to Ballan

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How to reach Ballan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ballan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches369Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church (25 km)
    Parks235Kryal Castle (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens734Werribee Gorge State Park (15 km)
    Forts & heritage627Eureka Stockade (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs418Lake Daylesford (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints616Mount Warrenheip (30 km)
    Other attractions012Queen Victoria Market (85 km)
    Beaches & coast010Altona Beach (76 km)
    Museums28Convent Gallery (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs05Deer Park Mosque (64 km)
    Waterfalls01Yarra Falls (85 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Duck Island (100 km)

    Ballan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ballan?

    Werribee Gorge State Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church (church, about 25 km), St James' Anglican Church (church, about 29 km), Mount Warrenheip (viewpoint, about 30 km), Kryal Castle (park, about 30 km), Long Forest Flora and Fauna Reserve (nature spot, about 31 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ballan?

    30 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 2 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Ballan?

    Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church, about 25 km by road; St James' Anglican Church (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ballan?

    Kryal Castle, about 30 km by road; Fairy Park (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ballan?

    Werribee Gorge State Park, about 15 km by road; Long Forest Flora and Fauna Reserve (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ballan?

    Start in Ballan, visit Kryal Castle, then Mount Warrenheip, then St James' Anglican Church, then Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church, then Werribee Gorge State Park, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ballan?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ballan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ballan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ballan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.