Bannockburn
vic 3331

Bannockburn Location

Bannockburn is located south-west of Melbourne via Geelong and the Midland Highway. Bannockburn is just 20 minutes drive from Geelong, 35 minutes drive to Torquay, 45 minutes to Ballarat and just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne CBD.

History of Bannockburn

The township, originally named Leigh Road, was founded in the early 1850s. The railway came to the town with the opening of the Geelong-Ballarat line in 1862. The township grew around the station and a post office, it was renamed Bannockburn in 1892.

Bannockburn township contains notable examples of Victorian colonial architecture, such as the former Somerset Hotel (1854), now a private home, and the Bannockburn Railway Station (1863).

Schools in Bannockburn

The town has a public college as well as a private primary school.

Shopping & Eating Out in Bannockburn

The central area is populated by a number of small businesses providing amenities for of the local needs including supermarket, takeaway shops, The Railway Hotel and Pub, petrol stations, hardware store and a range of medical options. The Golden Plains Farmers market is a great thing to do in Bannockburn, there are also great wineries around the area.

Sporting & Recreation in Bannockburn

An extensive concrete bike trail is available for those that wish to use it located throughout the town. Near its starting point is a Lions Club founded park, with play equipment. There is also a skate park located near the football ground. The Bannockburn Lagoon is used for fishing, and picnic activities but is not recommended for swimming.

Suburbs near Bannockburn include:

Gheringhap
Lethbridge
Murgheboluc
Sutherlands Creek
Stonehaven
Teesdale