Moorabool Shire is a fast-growing semi-rural municipality nestled between Melbourne, Geelong, and Ballarat. It is picturesque and friendly with the vibrancy of an active, growing community. The shire is home to 64 localities and towns to explore – click here to read about just some of them.
From Melbourne, follow the freeway signs to Ballarat. Once on the Western Freeway, the first turn off to Moorabool Shire is Bacchus Marsh, where you can taste your way around local orchards and farm gate market stalls along the world famous Avenue of Honour. Or continue further along the freeway until you reach the town you're planning to visit.
From Geelong, take either Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road or Geelong-Ballan Road to visit the town on your itinerary.
From Ballarat, take the Western Freeway towards Melbourne. The first turn off to Moorabool Shire is Kryal Castle or continue further along the freeway until you reach the town you're planning to visit.
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V-Line's fast-rail service between Melbourne and Ballarat stops at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan.
Accessible toilets are available on all Sprinter and VLocity trains. V/Line has an app to help you stay up-to-date with service information and timetables and plan your journey in advance.
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