In the rolling hill country east of Ballarat lies Lal Lal Estate, the home of the
Fisken family for over a century. Now the Fiskens invite you to share a day with them on
this 5000 acre sheep and cattle station.
Our traditional Australian welcome begins with morning tea on the wide cool verandah in summer, or beside a warm log fire in the cooler months.
Experience the daily farm work.
Hear the click of the shears, crack of the stockwhip and the bark of the kelpie dog as
they muster the sheep.
 Enjoy the beautiful rambling gardens and wander along a stone path to the granite
stables built in 1858. This is where Archibald Fisken housed Akbar, a great thoroughbred on
whom he outrode the bushranger, Captain Starlight.
On a walk beside the lake you will see koalas in the eucalyptus trees and perhaps
glimpse a wedgetail eagle soaring overhead.
Archibald Fisken first dammed the waters of the Lal Lal stream in 1847, creating what is today a beautiful lake alive with black swans and
waterfowl.
 The charming homestead overlooks the lake near where Archibald's original cottage
stood.
Six generations of the pioneer Fisken family have lived and worked here. Through
bushfire, drought, and hardship the family tradition lives on.
Your hosts, the Fisken family, wish to make your day memorable,
therefore a variety of tours are available for a minimum of 10 people.
Bookings essential.
Open all year except Christmas and Boxing Days.
Tour Options
Country Hospitality - "Share a day with us"
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Option 1
Morning or Afternoon
Tea ("smoko") in the woolshed or Homestead garden.
Demonstration of sheep work, shearing & wool demonstration
Approx- 1 hour 15
minutes (minimum10) |
Option 2
Light luncheon in
woolshed or Homestead garden
Demonstration of sheep work, shearing & wool handling
Approx- 1hour 30
minutes (minimum10) |
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Option 3
Garden lovers ( garden
only ) guided walk around homestead garden, historic stables and
remnants of the original garden (est. 1855). Tea and coffee can be
provided.
Approx- 1 hour 15 mins
(minimum 10)
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4WD tours around property
are available for smaller groups at an extra cost.
Tours can be arranged to
suit your needs
Discounts may apply for larger tour groups please contact Susie for more
details.
Bookings essential
Contact Susie Fisken - Phone: (03) 5341 7530
Mobiles: 0409 428837 0417 550678
Fax: (03) 5341 7532
E-mail- fiskengs@netconnect.com.au
Because Lal Lal Estate is a working property, there will be times when the flock
shearing (team of 4 shearers plus shed hands) will be in progress. It may also be possible
to observe cattle being worked in the cattle yards, or sheep being worked in the yards as
part of our normal routine.
Lal Lal Estate
313 Yendon-Egerton Road, Yendon
Via Ballarat 3352
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Lal Lal Estate is an 80 minute drive from Melbourne City,
or just 60 minutes from Melbourne International Airport and only 20 minutes east from
Ballarat.
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