Made in Ballarat
(and the Region)

Many local companies have diversified and are now making their mark on the national and international scene with a range of products. Visitors to the region are using the opportunity to visit showrooms, or shop at retail and factory outlets which offer direct to the public and are unique to the Ballarat area.

Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Parade, (Off Clunes/Midlands Hwy) CRESWICK, 3363 Phone: (03) 5345 2202
Creswick Woollen Mills has operated since 1947 and is the last spinning mill of its type operating in Australia. The spinning mill processes some of Australia’s finest Merino Wool, unique "Australian Alpaca” fibre and quality cross bred fleece together with state of the art high tensile strength synthetic. Factory outlet - Opening Hours - Weekdays: 9.00am - 4.00pm, Weekends: On Special Sales days only, 6 - 8 sales per year. See website for product range & future sales. 

Decor Dress Chairs, 228 Errard Street South, BALLARAT 3350 Phone: (03) 53315414
Specialists in chair cover hire and serviette colour co-ordination. Catering for all special occasions and servicing Victoria.

Greenhalgh Tannery, Greenhalgh Rd, HADDON. Phone: (03) 5342 4304
Tanners of the highest quality leathers for the saddlery and craft trades. A wholly Australian owned family business, founded in 1865 in the Ballarat region. Descriptions of all leathers produced can be viewed at the website.

Happy Snaps Photo & Video Productions, Delacombe Vic 3356 Ph: (03) 53363498 (mob) 0419 351158.
Offering personalized keepsake gifts. We transfer your Slides – Photos & Video Footage onto DVD,bringing new life to old memories. We also sell a selection of digital photo frames. Other services include designs for Canvas using your own photos, transforming every day images into works of art. We will bring new life to old memories and transform them into the most wonderful keepsake items for you to enjoy and hand down to future generations.

Katsui Studio & Gallery, 120 Errard St Sth, BALLARAT. Phone: (03) 5332 7927
Hand-painted and handmade contemporary textiles that are fun and colourful portraying Australian animals, wine and food themes. Including aprons, backpacks, bags, cushions, placemats and tea towels. View the Katsui range and purchase online at the website.

McLennan Furniture, 1 Beaumont Drive, DELACOMBE. Phone: (03) 5336 2886
Individually crafted furniture by master craftsman - John McLennan. Furniture can be purchased direct from the workshop or new pieces can be commissioned. A selection of Johns work can be viewed at the website.

Mt Lonarch Gallery  Beaufort Road, MT. LONARCH Vic. 3468, Phone/Fax: (03) 5466 2258
Unique in Australia. Australian Made Original Designs. All pieces made and painted on site. Special orders welcomed. Buses welcomed Rural Atmosphere. Beautiful Scenery. Country Walks. Relaxing and Peaceful. Disabled Access.

Olive and Lavender Store, 106 High Street, AVOCA. PH: (03) 5465 3777
Olive and lavender products, giftware, homeware, garden furniture, lavender and olive tree nursery, gourmet light lunches, Crivelle coffee and a range of teas - all in the heart of the Pyrenees Wine Region.

Sovereign Needlework, 215 Mair St, BALLARAT. 3350. Phone: (03) 5332 1782
Ballarat's largest supplier of "Fine Needlework". Sovereign Needlework has been an institution in Ballarat for many years and a necessary shopping spot for all craft lovers.

Springmount Pottery, Midland Hwy. CRESWICK 3363 Phone: (03) 5345 2856 Phone: (03) 5345 2856
A superb pottery gallery located in a natural bush setting, specialising in Australian ceramics, Ashware, antiques, jewellery, fine art and the famous Springmount Pottery range.

Stoney Creek Oils, 145 Davies Road, TALBOT. Phone: (03) 5463 234003
Stoney Creek is an 100% Australian, owned, grown and produced family company producing fresh natural Oil Seed products for the domestic and export markets. Specializing in Organic Flaxseed Oil, the richest source of
Omega 3 for general wellbeing. Certified Organic, GMO free and chemical and preservative free. All products available at London House, Talbot and all Health Food shops and The Olive Grove in Ballarat. Visits are welcome but please phone first to arrange a time.

Tailored Strands, Alpaca Yarns, Gallery & Wholesaler, PO Box 368, CRESWICK 3363. Phone: (03) 5345 6169
Tailored Strands Gallery - Alpaca from paddock to person: animals, fleeces, yarns, garments and accessories all at one location (Groups welcome by appointment please)

The Mining Exchange Gold Shop, Mining Exchange/Lydiard St Sth, BALLARAT 3350. Phone:(03) 53 334242
The Mining Exchange Gold Shop has hundreds of natural gold nuggets to choose from, as well as inexpensive gold souvenirs. The Gold Shop specialises in the manufacture of jewellery using local and Australian gold nuggets.

Clayfire Gallery, LOT 2 Bunninyong Rd, Magpie 3357 Phone: (03) 53 418163

Gail's Patchwork Emporium, 131 Yarrowee St, SEBASTOPOL. 3350 Phone: (03) 5335 9066

Haymes Paints, Retail Shop, 25 Scott Pde, Ballarat., Phone: (03) 5332 1234

Hilton Fabrics, Ring Road, Ballarat., Phone: (03) 53341404

Lizard Moleskin Jeans, 502 Howitt St, Ballarat., Phone (03) 5333 2084

Mustard & Tea Shoppe (Mira Booka Herbs), 14 Evergreen Way Gordon 3345, Phone: (03) 5368 9044

Oliver Footwear, Preston St, Ballarat., Phone (03) 5331 2688

Rivers (Australia) Shoes, 124 Yarrowee St, Sebastopol., Phone: (03) 5335 9606

Selkirk Bricks and Pavers, Display Centre, 630 Howitt St, Ballarat., Phone: (03) 5331 5544

Tiggies Plum Puddings,  315 Learmonth St. BUNINYONG Vic 3357, Phone: (03) 5341 2999,

Willabaa, 501 Main Rd. Ballarat., Phone: (03) 5333 3832