Ballan Mineral Spring

From the car park bordered by picnic tables, narrow walking tracks make their way down to the mineral spring tap, where more picnic tables, bench seating, and an undercover area is provided along the small, seasonal river.

Facilities

Facilities include shelter, table and seats.

History

In the early 1900's the Ballan Spring was known as Gunssers Mineral Springs, named after the Gunsser Family who initially bottled mineral water from the spring and then went on to establish a cordial and soft-drink factory in Ballan. By 1932 the factory had closed, perhaps due to more automated factories being opened in Melbourne and elsewhere, and the Ballan Spring site went into public ownership in 1935.

How To Get There

Follow Shaws Road from the Geeelong-Ballan Road for 4kms, passing a minor road on the left, until you cross the Moorabool River and turn into the carpark on your left.

Access for Dogs:

Dogs are permitted on leash.

For more information about mineral springs in Victoria, see "From The Spa Country, A Field Guide to 65 Mineral Springs of the Central Highlands, Victoria", published by Edward and Maura Wishart