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Blackwood Township, Victoria

Locality: Blackwood, Victoria

Address: Martin Street 3458 Blackwood, VIC, Australia

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23.01.2022 Have you visited Blackwood lately? Following the recent weeks of continuous rain the Lerderderg River has burst it's banks and makes for fascinating viewing from the safety of the Blackwood Mineral Springs bridge. Spring has sprung, the forest is coming alive and Blackwood welcomes visitors to the region.... (State Government regional travel restrictions apply and must be adhered to when booking accomodation and visiting Blackwood).

22.01.2022 OPEN for business, and rated one of the great places to visit in the region. The Coffee machine is always on 7 days a week, with a selection of fine cakes or sweet treats to tempt you. Fresh made to order toasted sandwiches, hot pies, cold drinks also available. With a large sun baked garden, tables, chairs and sensational unparalleled views over the Wombat State Forest it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing lunch or cuppa.... Local business owners dedicated to serving the needs of our community, not to mention the best and award winning Karon Farm Coffee in Blackwood 7 days a week. Essential grocery items, including Ballan Local Butcher, takeaway food, freshly poured coffee, antiques, gifts, jewellery, postage and much more in store. Blackwood Postoffice, Coffee Shop and Jindarup store. 23 Martin Street Blackwood 03 5368 6542 Open 7 days. STAY SAFE - SHOP LOCAL. WE ARE ALSO HIRING, contact Post Office to apply. #ZeallyBaysourdough #certifiedorganicsourdough #ballanlocalbutcher #freshmeat #karonfarmcoffee #wombatstateforest #blackwoodpostoffice Regional Victoria regulations and restrictions apply.

19.01.2022 Another marvel of Blackwood. Did you know Blackwood's magnificent Monterey Pine is the largest specimen in the Southern Hemisphere. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) located in Blackwood, Vic is recognised as a significant tree in Victoria.... Age: 131 years old (approx). Diameter: 3 metres. Height: 50 metres +. Location: Blackwood Recreation Reserve, Vic 3458. The Monterey Pine at the Blackwood Recreation Reserve is an enormous tree. There is some uncertainty as to when and by whom the tree was planted as the area was originally a billabong and later a Chinese market garden. Mr Roy Terrill, whose family own the adjacent farm, remembers his father, Mr Ernest Terrill and his uncles talking about levelling and preparing the ground. He estimated that was the 1890S. The perimeter was then planted with various conifers, five or six of which still remain, including this pine. www.trusttrees.org.au//Blackwood_Recreation_Reserve_Recrea

18.01.2022 Come rain, hail or shine the Blackwood Post office always delivers. The bread has arrived and INSTOCK now, no need to order. Zeally Bay Sourdough Local business owners dedicated to serving the needs of our community, not to mention the best and award winning Karon Farm Coffee in Blackwood 7 days a week. ... Essential grocery items, including Ballan Local Butcher, takeaway food, freshly poured coffee, antiques, gifts, jewellery, postage and much more in store. Blackwood Postoffice, Coffee Shop and Jindarup store. 23 Martin Street Blackwood 03 5368 6542 Open 7 days. STAY SAFE - SHOP LOCAL. #ZeallyBaysourdough #certifiedorganicsourdough #ballanlocalbutcher #freshmeat #karonfarmcoffee #wombatstateforest #blackwoodpostoffice

17.01.2022 What makes our unique town of Blackwood special to you? Our PEOPLE, our picturesque location, our diverse variety of flora and fauna, our strong community spirit. Bernardine Gawalski is conducting research for a Moorabool Shire Community Leadership program and would love to know: What do you love most about Blackwood? And what made you want to live here?... She is developing a website that will promote Ballan & its surrounding townships. It will be used to attract visitors & prospective residents as well as provide info for all our wonderful locals. The website may be useful to highlight our unique nature & wildlife which could help towards the fight against large organisations destroying what we have preserved. With your permission, Bernadine would love to share your quotes on this website.

15.01.2022 Very rarely does one of Blackwood's tightly held landmark properties get offered to the market. A sprawling homestead and picturesque landscape full of quintessential garden lovers tree and plant specimens.

13.01.2022 The town of Blackwood has an incredible array of highly skilled artisans, tradespeople, professionals and many local small business owners dedicated to serving the needs of our towns people and interconnected business community. The Blackwood Hotel -The Resurrection The Blackwood Post Office Jindarup The Blackwood Times - Victoria... Blackwood Mineral Springs Holiday Park The Blackwood Hat Shoppe Blackwood Hair Boutique Blackwood Ridge Nursery Garden of St Erth Frogmore Gardens Martin Street Coffee (wholesale trade supplier) One of the town favourites 'The Blackwood Hat Shoppe' goes live ONLINE. Check out Karen's collection of hats instore or online, you won't find a finer milliner.

13.01.2022 The Blackwood Post Office, Coffee Shop and Jindarup Store is now stocking and has available to order a selection of the finest quality meat in Victoria from our: Ballan Local Butcher Call or visit to see what is available INSTOCK now. - Thin beef BBQ sausages ... - Swiss chicken sausages - Tomato, bacon and onion sausages - Beef burgers - BBQ scotch fillet. Local business owners dedicated to serving the needs of our community, not to mention the best and award winning Karon Farm coffee in Blackwood 7 days a week. 23 Martin Street Blackwood 03 5368 6542 Open 7 days. STAY SAFE and SHOP LOCAL #freshmeat #ballanlocalbutcher #lighting #giftware #coffee #postoffice #groceries #karonfarmcoffee #blackwood

12.01.2022 HOT OFF THE PRESS - The June / July issue of the 'Blackwood Times' is now available in local stores or to download.

12.01.2022 Blackwood Ridge Nursery The 'Garden Room Restaurant' is OPEN and debuting their brand new lunch menu... a four course Table d'hôte Menu. A COVID-safe dining environment is offered. Please note: due to the current restrictions and limited seating capacity lunch bookings are highly recommend.... Morning & afternoon teas will be available either side of lunch service and will be predominantly outdoors, depending on the weather and indoor seating availability. (please check times below, lunch booking are essential. Morning/afternoon teas, no bookings necessary) OPENING TIMES: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Lunch Bookings 12pm or 1pm Morning Tea 10am - 11.30am Afternoon Tea 2pm - 3.30pm Ph: (03) 5368-6707 The nursery has been restocked for Spring with new plant varieties to choose from, including 'Antique Perennials' and a large variety of new season Clematis now in stock. 'Blackwood Ridge would like to acknowledge the Metro Melbourne customers who are doing it tougher than we are and they look forward to welcoming you all back to the region in the very near future.' (State Government regional travel restrictions apply and must be adhered to when visiting Blackwood, safe distance protocols followed at all times in the nursery and Garden room resturant).

12.01.2022 Even in these uncertain times, Carol, Martin and their Jindarup team continue to support Blackwood by providing new and essential grocery items to our community. Stay safe and support local business. The Blackwood Post Office, Coffee Shop and Jindarup store is open 7 days and offers essential grocery items, takeaway food, freshly poured coffee, antiques, gifts, jewellery, postage and much more in store. 23 Martin Street.... Blackwood, VIC. 3458 Ph: 03 5368 6542 #ZeallyBaysourdough #certifiedorganicsourdough #blackwood #wombatstateforest #jindarup #blackwoodpostoffice

11.01.2022 A great turnout today with many locals calling past Karen's The Blackwood Hat Shoppe between 12-2pm to contribute to the townships wonderful initiative. Complimentary soup and rolls were enjoyed by all. If you were unable to attend in person, DON'T FORGET at 4 pm today there is an ONLINE Zoom event hosted by the Blackwood Progress Association where you will also be able to share your ideas for the Blackwood town upgrades. Everyone is encouraged to share your ideas with the c...ommunity during the ZOOM or to lodge your ideas directly with the Moorabool Shire council via the link below. GET INVOLVED, HAVE YOUR SAY, BLACKWOOD IS ON THE MOVE. Upgrade Focus: Moorabool Shire Council are seeking submissions from the community on town improvements for Blackwood via the attached link. Submissions close 15th September 2020. Join in Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82088136796 Blackwood Progress will collate a submission after this meeting to submit to the Moorabool Council. Here is your chance to have a say on what upgrades happen to our town. Whether you live here or not, your relationship with Blackwood and your opinions matter. Suggestions such as park upgrades to compliment exisiting businesses and the new hospitality business ventures that are about to commence and that the township is so greatly lacking. Street plantings, street furniture such as chairs and bike stands, paths, curbing and connections and general amenity improvement such as garden beds) have been put forward. On the link below you are able to give individual feedback and we encourage you all to do that. https://moorabool.engagementhub.com.au/blackwood-township-i

10.01.2022 Community Information Session in response to community interest. Earths Resources is organising an online session in minerals exploration licence applications and an expected increase in exploration activity. Learn about what minerals exploration involves, the licensing process, how locals can have their say on applications, and explorer obligations with regard to engagement with local communities. Date: Tuesday 22 September... Time: 7pm-8pm Follow link below. https://earthresources.vic.gov.au//community-information-s

10.01.2022 Some history about our town of Blackwood. Not so common knowledge, Blackwood was originally known as Mount Blackwood until 1921 when the township's name was shortened by local residents to Blackwood. It was named after a Captain Blackwood, Commander of a ship named Fly from 1843-1845.

10.01.2022 The history of Blackwood never gets old. Our majestic 126 year old Algerian Oak Tree to the left of the Blackwood Hotel was planted the 27th August 1894 by Lucy May Kinnear Cann on Martin Street, Blackwood, Victoria. Listed: National Trust’s Significant Tree Register in 1982. Historical information graciously documented by Margot Hitchcock.

09.01.2022 With us all spending more time at home this winter, does some of your day or evening need brightening up. Jindarup in Blackwood has a superb new collection of classic table lamps in a great range of colours, along with many other decorative items IN STORE now. Committed to serving the needs of the community, not to mention the best and award winning Karon Farm coffee in Blackwood 7 days a week. ... 23 Martin Street Blackwood 03 5368 6542 Open 7 days. STAY SAFE and SHOP LOCAL #lamps #leadlight #lighting #giftware #coffee #postoffice #groceries #karonfarmcoffee #blackwood

08.01.2022 A little history and information about the quaint country town of Blackwood. The township of Blackwood was founded in 1855 during the Victorian gold rush and shortly after had a population of just on 13,000 people. The Post Office opened on thd 22nd September 1855 at what is today known as Blackwood House. Originally known as Mount Blackwood until 1921 when it was shortened by the local community of the time.... Located in the Wombat State Forest along the Lerderderg River 89 kilometres north west of the state capital, Melbourne. Blackwood is in the Shire of Moorabool local government area and had a population of 295 at the 2016 census. The town currently consists of the Blackwood Hotel (the longest operating weatherboard hotel in Victoria 150years), Martin Street coffee roasting company & cafe, Blackwood Post office / Jindarup grocery, gift and antique store, the Blackwood Hat Shop, various holiday cottages, a Holiday park, mineral spring, bed and breakfast accommodation, various plant nurseries, The Blackwood Ridge Nursery, The Garden of St Erth, Frogmoore Gardens. Attractions for tourists and visitors include outdoor activities: Bushwalking, Metal detecting, sluice and panning the creeks for gold. 4WD and camping in the Lerderderg State Park and Wombat State Forest. The Blackwood Mineral Springs, Holiday & Caravan Park, Gold mines. Historic miners cottages from the 1860s and the Mount Blackwood summit. The Mount Blackwood summit is an extinct volcano offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. The remnants of Wheeler's Tramway, a former Blackwood sawmill tramway in the Wombat State Forest, are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register for their archaeological significance. Blackwood is a hotspot for prospectors and small scale miners. Thousands flock to the region every year to prospect and support the community. The annual Easter Carnival & wood chop, is an important annual event, attracting locals and those that have a family connection to the settlement. Held annually on Easter Saturday, it has become a growing tourist attraction for the region. The town's population consists of professionals, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, artisans, musicians, creatives, retirees, multiple generations of early families to the area and newer young families; who all live together in a friendly country community.

08.01.2022 As restrictions ease throughout Victoria, it is great to see life slowly return to our local businesses. See the Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park page for booking guidelines.

07.01.2022 WORLD FAMOUS, our local and incredibly talented Gentleman Dan and James that own and run the Blackwood Ridge Nursery - Kitchen - Garden are LIVE with their own YouTube Chanel, check out the link for updates.

07.01.2022 With some Victorian suburbs now placed back into stage 3 lockdown restrictions, it is now more imperative than ever that as a community we all take the necessary precautions to ensure our picturesque town of Blackwood does not follow the trajectory of other suburbs currently affected. Even our local Wombat has ensured he's not placing himself or loved ones in our community at risk. Victoria's latest information update link is attached. ... https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-vi See more

07.01.2022 Historic Log Cabins of Blackwood. Many local residents and visitors to the town over the years have loved the rustic log cabins around Blackwood. From the early gold mining days of the 1860s onward there have been many log cabins throughout the town and we are fortunate that a few still remain to offer an insight to how the early pioneers lived in these small primitive dwellings.... Margot Hitchcocks own uncle built a log cabin in the main street of Blackwood, using logs with the gaps between filled with cement and mud. It was used as a holiday cabin for the family with built in bunk beds down one end. Unfortunately the cabin accidently burnt down in the 1980’s. (All text and photographs courtesy of Margot Hitchcock . Margot has written many books on the history of Blackwood. Available from the Post office, Historical Society or by email. Blackwood Publishing. http://www.blackwoodpublishing.com Email: [email protected]

05.01.2022 An opportunity to support other local associated businesses, the Post Office, Blackwood Hotel, Blackwood Holiday/Caravan Park, plus the many BnBs, accomodation options & Nurseries. Let's bring more people to the township by introducing a new Weekend / Public holiday cafe in town. Help make Blackwood the thriving weekend destination it used to be, SIGN THE PETITION!

03.01.2022 OPENING TODAY Blackwood's highly regarded Blackwood Ridge Nursery reopens their doors for the Spring - Summer - Autumn seasons. Opening: Friday 11th September 2020.... Opening times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 10am - 4pm. Ph: (03) 5368-6707

03.01.2022 Are you interested about the history of the unique town of Blackwood. The early pioneers, architecture and gold rush period. Follow our local History and Pioneers page.

03.01.2022 Blackwood is OPEN and welcoming visitors with many accomodation options currently available to suit your needs. Quality Airbnb and HomeAway properties, the Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park, glamming at the The Diggers Club, Garden of St Erth and private guest accommodation right in the heart of town. Come and explore our unique region with many bush walking trails on offer through the forest. The Blackwood Hotel is OPEN and serving meals and old world country hospital...ity. Built in 1858 the hotel is 152 years old making it the longest operating weatherboard pub in Victoria. Booking a table for meals is essential. Ph: 03 5368 6501 The Blackwood Hotel -The Resurrection (State Government regional travel restrictions apply and must be adhered to when booking accomodation and visiting Blackwood).

02.01.2022 GLAMPING has returned to Blackwood, come and enjoy the best of our picturesque forest region. Stylish fully equipped glamping tents, that adhere to Victoria's current guidelines are available at the Garden of St Erth. The Garden of St Erth and Fork to Fork café is the perfect destination for a day trip. Stroll the gorgeous gardens, stock up on rare heirloom plants then head to the café for a cuppa with scones or indulge in a leisurely lunch.... 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 https://www.diggers.com.au/our-gardens/st-erth/ The Diggers Club

01.01.2022 A progressive time in Blackwood with a record breaking number of homes and vacant land blocks changing hands. With fresh dreams and energy comes a smart new wave of contemporary architecture to our streets and landscape. As the Melbourne property market shudders, local agents are reporting that new enquires have tripled throughout our region, with 95% of interest from Melbourne buyers. Singles, couples, families and downsizers who’ve had a city escape on their radar are all seizing the opportunity to join our community.