STRAWBERRIES & CHERRIES....
BACCHUS MARSH....
Taste the fresh produce, great food and quality wines!
FRUIT STALLS
For more than a century fruit and vegetable stalls have lined the Avenue selling produce from local farms. A weekend destination must for generations of Melbournians - and the tradition continues. The freshest of fruit and vegetables guaranteed.
ORCHARDS
Many years ago it was the small holder orchardist's that produced the best apples. Bacchus Marsh's enviable reputation as an apple growing valley was built on varieties such as Granny Smith, Golden and Red Delicious. Today they are still grown among plantings of new varieties Pink Lady, Fuji and Lady William and a delicious variety of stone fruits and berries.
AGRICULTURE
Early primary industry consisted of sheep raising, wheat and dairy farming. Four milk processing factories have existed in the town, the last ceasing to operate in the 1960's. At one time 400 dairies supplied the processing factories. The dairy industry has left the valley and orchards and market gardens have taken over the land.
One constant quality of Bacchus Marsh is its fresh produce.
FINE DINING & WINERIES
Bacchus Marsh and surrounds, boasts several award winning wineries and is fast developing many options for the discerning diner.
AVENUE OF HONOUR
At 2:45pm on August 10, 1918 at the sound of a Military Bugle, 281 elm trees were planted by the townspeople, to commemorate those who served in the First World War, each tree had a small plaque affixed with the name of one who served.
The Avenue of Honour which acts as a Gateway to the historic town of Bacchus Marsh is now world famous, as it is the last remaining Avenue of Dutch Elms in the world.
The Visitor Information Centre located in the new Lederderg Library on Main Street, Bacchus Marsh is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm 7 days a week. The friendly and helpful volunteer staff are always happy to introduce you to the attractions of the district.
Bacchus Marsh News and Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Third Sunday in March: The 5th Annual Bacchus Marsh Harvest Festival
Taking place in 2012 on Sunday 18th March. For more information click on the Harvest Festival tab.
SEASONAL PRODUCE AND PICK YOUR OWN / FRUIT PICKING
Bacchus Marsh is blessed with an abundance of locally grown fruit and produce, direct from the farmgate. We receive many requests for information about fruit picking, strawberry picking, cherry picking, and the availability and location of our pick your own orchards and berries. Please check the Pick Your Own tab on our website to find out which month/s your favourite fruit is available to be picked!
RECENT EVENTS
WEEKEND OF SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER AND SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 2011
(THIRD WEEKEND IN NOVEMBER EACH YEAR. 2012 DATES: 17 & 18 NOVEMBER)
Visit Bacchus Marsh on the third weekend in November to celebrate the arrival of strawberries and cherries season. Fruit picking, wine, orchards, live music, strawberry and cherry menus, fireworks and more. Visit the Strawberries & Cherries section of our website to find out more!
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FIREWORKS
Discover the Beauty of Bacchus Marsh
Enjoy the spectacular Avenue of Honour as it winds through the ever-changing market gardens, orchards, and fruit stalls. The fields surrounding Bacchus Marsh are full of fruit and vegetables. Everything from apples, stone fruits, an abundance of berries and just about any vegetable you could desire, even a wide variety of Asian herbs.
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1. Underbank Stud (Stamford Hill) 2. Bacchus Hill Winery (100 O'Connell Rd) 3. Paynes Orchard (Avenue of Honour) 4. The Fruits of Life (Avenue of Honour) 5. Bacchus Marsh Caravan Park (Stamford Hill) 6. Sunnystones Country Retreat (Bences Rd) 7. Bacchus Marsh Speedway (Parwan Sth Rd) 8. Bacchus Marsh School of Aviation (Cummings Rd) 9. The Avenue Motel (Avenue of Honour) 10. Bonnie Brae Cottage (6 Rae Crt) 11. Jeff Jones Produce (Avenue of Honour) 12. Webster’s Gallery (Labillier St) 13. Geelong Gliding Club (Aerodrome Rd) 14. Naturipe Fruits (Avenue of Honour) |
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15. Maddingley Park (Tavener St) 16. Wombat State Forest 17. Lerderderg Gorge (Camerons Rd) 18. Darley Park (Gisborne Rd) 19. Lake Merrimu (Diggers Rest Rd) 20. Werribee Gorge (Western Fwy) 21. Pykes Creek (Western Fwy) 22. Mineral Spings (Golden Point Rd, Blackwood) 23. Peppertree Park (Grant St) 24. Hopetoun Cementary (Western Fwy) 25. Ta Pinu (Western Fwy) 26. Djerriwarrah Bridge (Anthony's Cutting) 27. Long Forest Reserve (Long Forest Rd) |
Escape to the Country in Bacchus Marsh - It's closer than you might think!
Bacchus Marsh is ideally located almost at the centre point between the City of Melbourne and Ballarat to the west, Bendigo in the north and Geelong to the south. It's an easy 40 minute drive from either of Melbourne’s Airports, Tullamarine close to the CBD and Avalon Airport near Geelong and the Great Ocean Road.
There's no shortage of things to See & Do in Bacchus Marsh ... Visit several nearby National Parks for a Picnic, Buskwalking, Rock Climbing or Camping. Sample and purchase fresh local produce such as strawberries, cherries, apples, pears, peaches and nectaries. Experience wine tasting and fine dinning at the wineries or enjoy a relaxing meal or just a coffee at one of our Cafes.
Visit Farms and go Horse Riding, Fishing and Swimming. Why not head out to the aerodrome and take a Joy Flight to see the beautiful fertile valley of Bacchus Marsh from the Air! Geelong Gliding Club also offer trial flights from the local airfield.
For the environmentally conscious visitors, Bacchus Marsh is served by fast V-Link trains, the trip takes less than 50 minutes from Southern Cross railway station in Melbourne.
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