The Wombat Way

20/03/2020

THIS WEEKEND ONLY - The Blackwood Ridge Nursery 40% off Autumn Sale before they close for the winter!

12/03/2020

If you are travelling along the Wombat Way, stop and sample the regions finest coffee...

Blackwood Post Office & Jindarup store is proudly pouring and selling award winning Karon Farm Coffee 7 days a week.

Karon Farm Coffee received Bronze and Silver medals in the 2018 and 2019 Golden Bean awards.

Recently at the 2020 RASV International Coffee Awards a Silver medal has been awarded.

To receive a Silver Medal award along side other great international coffee names such as Campos, St Ali, Cosmorex & other superb coffee roasters is the greatest honour.

The Blackwood Post Office, Coffee Shop and Jindarup store's large sun baked garden, tables, chairs and sensational views over the Wombat State Forest is the perfect spot for a relaxing lunch or cuppa.

The coffee machine is always on 7 days a week, with a selection of fine cakes or sweet treats to tempt you. Freshly made toasted sandwiches, hot pies, cold drinks also available.

Groceries, antiques, gift items, jewellery, postage and much more in store.

23 Martin Street.
Blackwood, VIC. 3458
Ph: 03 5368 6542

Weekdays 9am - 6pm
Weekends 8.30am - 6pm




https://karonfarmcoffee.com.au/pages/served

06/03/2020

OPEN GARDEN THIS WEEKEND

If you are travelling along The Wombat Way come and visit the Blackwood Ridge Kitchen, Garden and Nursery this month when they open their private gardens for the first time...

Blackwood Ridge Nursery.
812 Greenhills Road, Blackwood.
Open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm. Phone (03) 5368 6707.
(Booking a table during this time is essential)

(Blackwood Ridge Garden Room Restaurant serving meals 11:30 to 2.30pm)

www.blackwoodridge.com.au

10/11/2019

If you are travelling along the Wombat Way today, The Black Orchid Stringband from West Papua are performing Sunday at the Blackwood Hall.
Come along and support our local 'trio of ladies' Honeyfields at this great local event. Guaranteed to be a toe tapping amazing experience and good wholesome fun!

Blackwood Hall.
Sunday November 10th, 3pm.
Byres Road, Blackwood 3458
(Directly up hill from the Hotel)

Tickets sales on the door, plus fundraiser bbq for Blackwood & District CERT.
(No eftpos facilities onsite / cash only)

29/09/2019

The Garden of St Erth is one of the highlights when travelling along the Wombat Way.

Lauren from Channel 9’s Postcards explored Blackwood and the renowned Garden of St Erth and Fork to Fork café.

The Garden of St Erth is the perfect destination for a day trip. Stroll through the gorgeous and inspirational gardens, stock up on rare heirloom plants then head to the café for a morning or afternoon cuppa with scones or indulge in a leisurely lunch.

For those wishing to stay longer, Glamping in stylish fully equipped tents has recently been added in the grounds.

Rated one of the top places to visit in the region.
Garden of St Erth. 03 5368 6514
Fork to Fork Café. 03 5368 6520
189 Simmons Reef Rd.
Blackwood, VIC. 3458

www.diggers.com.au/our-gardens/st-erth/
Garden of St Erth
The Diggers Club
Channel 9
Postcards

26/09/2019

If you are travelling along the Wombat Way this long weekend the Blackwood Ridge Nursery has been rated one of the top experiences in the region..

Blackwood Ridge is located along a winding gravel road in the heart of the Wombat State Forest, one hour west of Melbourne.

James a trained Chef and Dan a Horticulturalist have combined their skills and passion for gardening and home-grown produce to create Blackwood Ridge, garden, kitchen and plant collector’s nursery.

A place where you can spend an hour or an afternoon, to relax, indulge and soak up the elements.

Blackwood Ridge Nursery.
812 Greenhills Road, Blackwood.
Open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm. Phone (03) 5368 6707.

(Blackwood Ridge Garden Room Restaurant serving meals 11:30 to 2.30pm)

www.blackwoodridge.com.au
Blackwood Ridge Nursery

20/09/2019

If you are travelling along the Wombat Way this weekend..

The hottest ticket in the region is in Blackwood, as The Blackwood Hotel reopens its doors tonight from 6pm.

With the kitchen still under refurbishment, the bar will be open with a temporary bar menu offering for purchase Bar snacks and a selection of savouries.

The Blackwood Hotel’s new Management and staff have been working tirelessly over the past weeks to bring the Hotel back up to a hospitality standard and wish to thank the community for their patience and loyal support.

(Cash only, eftpos temporarily unavailable)

The Blackwood Hotel -The Resurrection

28/08/2019

Planning a journey along the Wombat Way..

The Blackwood Post Office, Coffee Shop and Jindarup Store is a must when visiting the region.

The Coffee machine is always on 7 days a week, with a selection of fine cakes or sweet treats to tempt you. Freshly made toasted sandwiches, hot pies, cold drinks also available.

Groceries, antiques, gift items, jewellery, postage and much more in store.

With a large sun baked garden, tables, chairs and sensational views over the Wombat State Forest it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing lunch or cuppa, stay a while & soak up our old world country hospitality.

Rated one of the great places to visit in the region.
23 Martin Street.
Blackwood, VIC. 3458
Ph: 03 5368 6542

Weekdays 9am - 6pm
Weekends 8.30am - 6pm

Jindarup Karon Farm Coffee

31/03/2019

If you are visiting the region this Easter the ‘Annual Blackwood Easter Carnival & Woodchop Events’ are not to be missed.
Parade starts 11:00am
Saturday 20th April.

14/03/2019

If you are planning to spend time in the region over Easter, the Annual Blackwood Easter Carnival & Woodchop events are not to be missed.
Saturday 20th April.

10/03/2019

DAYLESFORD POLO
A new social event arrives to the region.
Saturday 23rd March 2019
Drummond, Victoria.

Once the weather starts warming up in Melbourne, plenty of locals start thinking about upcoming polo events at Flinders, Albert Park, and, of course, Porsea. But now there’s a new polo event in town, this time in the serene landscapes surrounding Daylesf