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Kyneton - Victoria
Kyneton is a lovely historic village on the banks of the Campaspe River in the Macedon Ranges. During the Gold Rush of the 1850s, the town was the gateway and supply centre to the Castlemaine and Bendigo goldfields. Many wonderful blue stone buildings surround the town, which is located 86 kilometres from Melbourne and 66 kilometres from Bendigo.
Wander along Piper Street and browse in antique stores, vintage clothing boutiques, homeware, art and gift stores. There is also a great selection of cafes, country hotels and the Kyneton Museum.
See the talent of local sculptors at Kyneton's Sculpture Park, then explore the Botanic Gardens and the Community Park, which has a wonderful adventure playground.
Wander along the Campaspe River Walk and under the blue stone bridge built in 1861.
Take the self-guided Historic Town Walk and marvel at the wonderfully preserved blue stone buildings, schools and churches.
You can explore the Kyneton Mineral Springs, Trentham Falls and Hanging Rock, a short drive from Kyneton.
Attractions near Kyneton
Kyneton Mineral Springs
At the Kyneton Mineral Springs Reserve, you can picnic under the rotunda and use the old pump to sample the famed mineral water. There are also toilets, picnic tables, a lovely children's playground and a free overnight camping area for fully self-contained RVs.
Trentham Falls is located in the Coliban River Scenic Reserve, also called Trentham Falls Scenic Reserve and is one of Victoria's longest single-drop waterfalls, cascading 32 metres over ancient basalt columns. There is a short 70-metre walk to the lookout to view this beautiful waterfall.
Hanging Rock or Mount Diogenes is a rare volcanic formation formed over 6 million years ago. It is located near the townships of Woodend and Mount Macedon in Victoria, Australia. The summit of Hanging Rock is 718 metres above sea level, and the views from the top are stunning.
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