Bacchus Marsh is located mid-way between Melbourne and Ballarat, in a rich and fertile valley that consists of orchards, market gardens and pastoral fields. The town has a long history, dating back to just before gold was discovered in nearby Ballarat during the mid 1850s.

When entering Bacchus Marsh from Melbourne, the main road into town is The Avenue of Honour, which is lined by hundreds of elm, oaks and plane trees, planted to honour those who served during World War One. This road leads directly into the commercial centre of town which offers a mix of retail outlets in both historic and modern buildings. Attractions within town include the historic Court House, the Tudor-style Border Inn, the Blacksmith's Cottage, and a number of churches dating back to the 1800s. The Chicory Kiln, in Taverner Streey, has been preserved since its construction in 1885 when chicory roots were roasted before being ground and added to coffee.

To gain an overview of Bacchus Marsh and the surrounding fertile valley, there are a couple of good vantage points. Off Flanagans Drive is the Our Lady Ta Pinu Marian Centre, located on a hilltop at the eastern entrance to town. The circuit drive around the cross monument offers impressive views across the rich farming land along The Avenue of Honour and towards the surrounding mountain ranges. The road along the northern boundary of Bacchus Marsh Grammar School (accessed via South Maddingley Road) offers a more urban outlook with views over the town centre and surrounding residential areas and towards the mountain ranges in the north.

Bacchus Marsh is surrounded by a rich collection of state parks, national parks and waterways which offer bushwalking tracks and the opportunity to explore the scenic gorges and ranges in the area. There are also picnic spots along the Lerderderg River, Werribee River and at the historic bridge over Djerriwarrh Creek, just off the Western Highway. The Merrimu Reservoir, just a short drive drive north of town, offers BBQ and picnic facilities beside the water supply for towns in the area.

	Lerderderg State Park Containing some relics from the region's gold mining days, this park features a 300 metre deep gorge carved out by the Lerderderg River, and rises into the Great Dividing Range north of Bacchus Marsh
	Werribee Gorge State Park Located 8 kilometres west of Bacchus Marsh, it consists of interesting geological features, breathtaking views, rock climbing opportunities, and a network of walking tracks through areas of native flora and fauna
	Long Forest Nature Conservation Reserve Situated between Bacchus Marsh and Melton and stretching as far north as Merrimu Reservoir, it contains remnants of mallee vegetation between Pyrites Creek and Djerriwarrh Creek
	Brisbane Ranges National Park The park is located south-west of Bacchus Marsh and is one of the state's richest wildflower habitats with low mountain ranges dissected by rocky gullies and featuring gorge walks, lookouts, BBQ and picnic grounds
	Great Dividing Trail The 71 km "Lerderderg Track" section of this walking trail follows the Lerderderg River valley from Bacchus Marsh to Blackwood and then onto Daylesford

	Bacchus Marsh Visitor Information What to see & do, what's on, food & wine, where to stay, general tourism information
	Walkabout - Bacchus Marsh A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

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