Mooramong Estate Heritage Rural Retreat
Highlights
- Explore the beautifully restored cottages, blending historic charm with modern comforts for a unique retreat experience.
- Wander picturesque trails and discover diverse birdlife from the secluded hide, immersing yourself in nature's beauty.
- Unwind by the firepit under starry skies, toasting marshmallows and sipping local wines for a perfect evening.
- Enjoy a refreshing swim in the Homestead's pool during summer months, enhancing your relaxation at Mooramong Estate.
Step into the natural elegance of Mooramong Estate, just 50 minutes west of Ballarat. Nestled among golden plains, Mooramong offers three beautifully restored cottages—Overseers, Roustabout, and Stockmans Cottage. Each blends historic charm with modern comforts, creating a unique retreat.
Once home to millionaire Donald ‘Scobie’ MacKinnon and Hollywood star Claire Adams, Mooramong Estate is where history and nature converge. The cottages retain their character while offering everything needed for a relaxing stay.
Embrace rural living, waking to the peaceful countryside. Explore picturesque trails, discover birdlife from the secluded hide, or head to the nearby Skipton-Ballarat Rail Trail. In the evening, toast marshmallows by the firepit, sip local wines, and gaze at starry skies.
During warmer months, enjoy a swim in the Homestead’s pool (open in summer months) or play tennis on the heritage court. Located near Skipton, with easy access to the Pyrenees Wine Region and the Grampians, Mooramong is your gateway to adventure.
Designed for slow tourism, Mooramong cottages offer limited phone reception and minimal internet, encouraging you to disconnect and recharge. Rediscover the art of relaxation at Mooramong Estate, where history, nature, and tranquility await.
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Accreditations
- National Trust
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Features
Available experiences
Rouseabouts Cottage
The cottage originally housed the staff working on the Estate – Rouseabouts meaning an unskilled labourer or ‘odd jobber’ on a farm.
Full of warmth and personality, this 1940s Cottage can comfortably accommodate up to six people with three bedrooms, two queen-sized and one with two king singles, a fully equipped country style kitchen, and modern bathroom and laundry. The generous living room includes an original fireplace and so much character.
Overseers Cottage
The cottage originally housed the farm manager or ‘Overseer’ and remains on a working farm, so prepare to fully immerse yourself in country life as you might see farmers, a tractor, or animals in the nearby paddocks.
Full of rustic charm, this 1910s Cottage can accommodate up to six people with three bedrooms, two queen-sized and one with two king singles, a fully equipped country style kitchen with wood fire, modern bathroom with additional toilet, and laundry.
Stockmans Cottage
Charming, cosy and rustic, this 1910s Cottage can accommodate up to six people with three bedrooms, two queen-sized and one with two king singles, a fully equipped country style kitchen, modern bathroom with separate ensuite, and laundry. The generous living room includes an original fireplace to curl up and enjoy a good book or playing boardgames.
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