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Natural AttractionsHanging Rock Dramatic, unique and perfect for all ages, Hanging Rock is a place where history and mystery meet headon. Find out more here Indigenous History The Macedon Ranges region is home to sites of national significance, and the local indigenous community is still active today. Find out more here Memorial Cross Find out more here Visitor InformationKyneton Visitor Information Centre High Street, Kyneton Victoria 3444 Ph (03) 5422 6110 Woodend Visitor Information Centre High Street, Woodend Victoria 3442 Ph (03) 5427 2033 |
Kyneton
With a collection of some of the finest bluestone buildings outside of Bendigo and Ballarat, Kyneton has a unique character forged on the wealth of the goldrush. Today, Kyneton is a rural hub with a creative and gastronomical focus.
On the second Saturday of the month, the Kyneton Farmers Market in St Pauls Park becomes the hub of activity for the town, as patrons stock up on local produce for the larder, then spread out for late breakfasts or long lunches in the cafés, pubs and providores around the town. Piper Street is a wonderfully restored example of past times. It is possible to imagine a dirt track running down the road with horses tied up to the posts and eucalyptus powered gas lamps glowing in the cold mornings. Today, it is a bustling strip of turn of the century terraces that line the wide boulevard, where you are likely to meet browsers fossicking through luxuriant boutiques up and down the street, or hungry guests popping into the awarded Annie Smithers Bistrot or Royal George Hotel. The Kyneton Botanical Gardens provides an ideal starting point for the Campaspe River Walk which winds its way along the edge of the Campaspe River to the Kyneton Racecourse or Piper Street. Kyneton is surrounded by family operated boutique wineries that offer intimate cellar door and dining experiences in evocative pastoral country and granite strewn paddocks.
St Agnes Homestead
St. Agnes is a heritage property with a rich history which has been restored to its original charm and nestles amongst 6 acres of woodland garden, vineyard, impressive stables and pond . The rural atmosphere ensures that once you are inside the gate, you will want to simply stay, unwind and enjoy the surroundings.
Kyneton Olive Oil
Kyneton Olive Oil is owned and run by the Trovatello family. We are
producers and processors of multi award winning extra virgin olive
oils, infused oils, table olives and tapanades.
Hours: 10am-4pm
(7 days a week).
Country Habit
“The country habit has me by the heart” Vita Sackville West
Get the habit, visit this little store for a wonderful range of clothing
and homewares for your home and family.
Hours:
Thursday - Monday 10.30am-5pm.
Isabella at Kyneton
Winner of Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Award for Tourism 2011.
A charming, comfortable, fully self-contained Victorian style house
right in the centre of Kyneton. Well equipped house with three bedrooms,
sleeping up to six. Delicious breakfast provisions. Fantastic location.
Four Star AAA Rated
Steam Mill B & B
Be in the hub of Piper Street Kyneton when you stay at Steam Mill Cottage. Comfortably renovated enjoy refreshments inside or walk to the many top restaurants and interesting shops. There is ample room for 2 couples, a family or friends. make this your base when exploring this glorious part of the Macedon Ranges.
Rowanston on the Track Winery Bed and Breakfast
Rowanston B & B is part of a working farm which includes a vineyard, winery, olive grove, cattle grazing plus 200 acres of protected bushland. Use Rowanston as a base for touring in the Macedon Ranges, or relax in the garden, boil a billy and have a barbecue in the bush or relax under the red gums along the creek
Kyneton Museum
Take a step back in time and visit the Kyneton Museum in historic
Piper Street, Kyneton. The collection reflects the life and times of
Kyneton and district from around the 1850s to the 1930s and is
housed in a fine bluestone building that was the former Bank of
New South Wales built in 1856.
MAP Accreditation.
Sweet Cravings
Sweet Cravings Patisserie bakes daily on the premises using
quality ingredients. Products include pies, pasties, sausage rolls,
slices and cakes – purchased whole or by the slice.
Parties and functions are
catered for. We specialise in birthday,
wedding and other special occasions.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm.
Saturday 8.30am-1pm.
Granite Hills Winery
Winner of over 400 awards, this founder and pioneer of the region
has forged an enviable reputation, notably an Australian benchmark
riesling and a ‘peppery shiraz’, which is a total revelation. Cellar door tastings
and sales.
Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm,
Sunday 12-6pm.
Kyneton Bushland Resort
A holiday resort with something for everyone. Fully self contained
villas nestled amongst natural bushland. The resort is located
within an easy drive to historic Kyneton and local tourist attractions.
The resort has an activities program, heated pool, spa, sauna, mini
golf, recreation room, volleyball, tennis and squash court, fishing
and canoes. 4 Star rating.
Capones Pizzeria
Great Italian pizza and pasta. Modern renovated restaurant, full bar
and wine list (BYO, wine only). Only the freshest ingredients, all
sauces and dishes are made by hand on the premises. Kids activities, warm
open fire and fully air conditioned.
Pizza from $12, Pasta from $10.50. Pick-up and delivery in Kyneton
area. Bookings recommended!
Hours: Sunday - Thursday 5pm-
Bringalbit
Bringalbit is a unique part of Australia's rural history and the setting is stunning.
The huge old trees, ornamental lake and gardens provide a rare mood of peace
and tranquility.
Bed and Breakfast in the homestead and self catering accommodation in the
cottages is available. Weddings, small conferences and parties, a specialty.
The gardens are open at weekends.
Central Highlands Motor Inn
Central Highlands Motor Inn, Kyneton - offers clean and comfortable motel accommodation in the scenic Macedon Ranges. Kyneton is north of Great Dividing Range and an hour's drive from Melbourne via Calder Highway. Kyneton has a large collection of historic bluestone buildings including cafes, antique shops, galleries, and the Kyneton Museum. A collection of bluestone churches can be found around the Ebden and Yaldwyn Street areas, including St Pauls which was built in 1856 and is one of Victoria's oldest surviving churches. Kyneton is said to be the second oldest European settlement in Victoria.
At the Central Highland's
Annie Smithers' Bistrot
A small French Bistrot catering to the ‘food and wine savvy’ of the
Macedon Ranges. The dining area overflows into a wine and produce
store packed full of Annie’s seasonal preserves and the best local wines.
1 Hat Rating in
The Age Good Food Guide.
2 Wine Glasses in
The Gourmet Traveller
Restaurant Guide.
Macedon Ranges Interiors
A chic, elegant, stylish shop with a range of gifts, homewares,
body products, window furnishings. Interior and exterior
consultation and advice service is a specialty.
Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am-5pm.
* A delightful apartment
is also available for luxurious short
term rental.
Tilwinda
Looking for Macedon Ranges accommodation at it's best, a place to relax and unwind, visit some wineries or explore central Victoria then please take a moment to see what Tilwinda has to offer you.
For a romantic getaway the Wool Shed provides self contained studio style accommodation in a charming original bluestone building updated with all modern facilities. A world away from the world.
Set on six acres on the edge of Kyneton Tilwinda provides a unique blend of country living with the convenience of nearby restaurants and shops. The gardens allow you to simply relax or you can
Kyneton Golf Club
Kyneton Golf Club’s picturesque undulating 18 hole course is
located just 2km out of town and near the freeway. New members,
green fees players and social groups are very welcome.
Membership options:
Adult -$275 to $475 five or seven day,
Juniors - $25 to $100.
Mudlark
Welcome to Mudlark at Lauriston; a unique 3 bedroom, country-style mud-brick home in a peaceful forest setting. Fully self-contained and self catering, Mudlark nestles in beautiful gardens complete with tennis court, yet is only minutes from historical Kyneton with its restaurants, cafes and fascinating shops. The attractions of the Macedon Ranges, Castlemaine and Daylesford are all within
Myamba Self Contained Bed And Breakfast
Native birds, wildlife, Hanging Rock, wineries, cafe's, restaurants, the race course, Campaspe River walk or fishing in the lakes are just some of the attractions to be enjoyed within a few minutes by staying in ultimate luxury at Myamba Bed & Breakfast.
Pizza Verde
Real wood fired pizza using 100% organic flour and the region’s
best produce. Large range of local and imported beers. Licensed and
BYO (wine only). Take away, gluten free and kids menu available.
Hours:
Dinner Thursday - Monday from 5pm.
Lunch Saturday & Sunday from 11am.
Mollisons
Luxurious centrally located boutique accommodation. The lovingly restored and renovated Bank of NSW building is a short walk from award winning restaurants, shops and markets, the ideal base for exploration of the Macedon Ranges region.
Relax in the modern comfort of tastefully appointed rooms, some with fully equipped kitchens, enjoy the grandeur of one of Kyneton’s most significant landmarks.
Adventure Flights Unlimited
Adventure Flights Unlimited offers a range of adventure flights in an ex-Russian Air Force Yak52. Your flight takes place from the Kyneton Airfield, Metcalfe Road Kyneton. Your adventure begins with a briefing covering details of your planned flight; safety aspects, and the operation of the aircraft. You can choose an Adventure Flight to suit your taste; whether you want to experience the panorama of the Macedon Ranges whilst enjoying the thrill of flying in a real “Warbird”, or you want the total adrenalin rush of an aerobatic flight; from Mild to Wild – it’s your choice. www.adventureflightsunlimited.com.
Wyoming Bed & Breakfast
This elegant homestead is the ideal place to get away. The host, Suzanne," hits the right note for tired city-slickers" (The Age. July 2006)
The Wyoming suite has leadlight bay window, queen bed and a baby grand piano by the open fire. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the deep claw bath (separate shower). Private ensuite.
Your own sitting room overlooks an ancient quince surrounded by a country garden behind the privacy of a 6 metre hedge.
The Botanic suite has lead light windows, a French door that opens to the veranda, queen bed and private ensuite. This room has
Lord Admiral House B & B
We invite you to our traditional B&B situated in an historic bluestone and brick building dating from 1865 being one of the original hotels in Carlsruhe. The house with three queen size rooms and stables are set on land of 0.6 hectares with a landscaped garden vegetable garden, free range chickens and orchard being established to provide home
Apartment 61A
Beautifully appointed self contained two bedroom
apartment in a stylishly refurbished 1870s building
on Piper Street, a weekend getaway with a difference.
Lauriston Lavender Farm Shop
The Lauriston Lavender Farm Shop stocks a range of products
including dried lavender, wheat heat packs, essential oils, soaps,
cosmetics and linen. All lavender used is grown at Lauriston.
Member The Australian Lavender
Growers Association.
Balcony on Piper
Showcased in an 1858 bluestone building at 70 Piper Street is a sophisticated blend
of jewellery and gifts, from semi precious pieces, handmade in
Kyneton, to costume jewellery hand picked from around the world.
70 Piper Street
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10am-5pm.
The Royal George
Share our passion for good food and wine at the Royal George Hotel. Famous for its contemporary menu, great local wines and beers, the Royal George Hotel is the place to be for lunch, dinner, regional events and private functions.
Open: Wednesday - Saturday Dinner 6-9pm and Thursday - Sunday Lunch 12pm-2:30pm.
Pieces & Prints
Specialising in canine, feline and equine art and collectables.
Limited and classic prints and paintings. Porcelain figurines, bronze,
tins, tapestry and more.
Australian Alpaca products,
knitwear, handknits and luxury
garments. Find us in the heart of historic Piper Street.
Kinross Metcalfe Farm
Kinross Metcalfe Farm is a comfortable, roomy, three bed roomed art deco house in the lovely Metcalfe valley. It provides a private and relaxing atmosphere, with a surround veranda overlooking fine farmland and bush, and is a haven for birds and animals. Eighteen kilometres from Kyneton, Metcalfe is the gateway to central Victoria, with Castlemaine, Daylesford, and Ballarat short distances away.
Aperitivo Food and Wine Bar
Great authentic Italian food local award winning wine from Wallaston House-made terrines, sausages cakes. alfresco dinning and sensible prices Open, Cellar door Wednesday and Thursday 11am-2pm cheese or meat plate lunch with wine tastings, Restaurant and cellar door Friday and Saturday 9am for Breakfast, lunch and dinner Sundays Public Holiday Mondays 10am-4pm Breakfast-lunch. www.aperitivokyneton.net
Cobaw Ridge
Cobaw Ridge, positioned in a natural amphitheatre on the warmer
northern slopes of the Macedon Ranges is only 15 minutes east of
Kyneton. This estate is set in a magnificent pristine, natural landscape,
adjoining the Cobaw State forest with cellar door overlooking the vineyard.
“Alan and Nelly Cooper’s wines are regional benchmarks.
B&B on Piper
B&B on Piper offers you a comfortable place to stay in the heart of historic Piper Street, Kyneton. It is a charming self-contained cottage with two bedrooms, two living rooms (sleeping up to six), a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, a claw foot bath, off-street parking and cold breakfast provisions are available.
Emporium on Piper
Piper Street has become Victoria’s favourite drive destination. The Emporium on Piper is a major drawcard for those seeking classic products, both local and imported.
Spend an hour or two with the simply beautiful range of traditional Persian carpets. Each item carefully selected by Margaret Jasper on her regular visits to Iran.
Her touch is also in evidence with the plethora of things beautiful including Venetian jewellery and glass objects d’art. Special items for the garden including imported Italian terracotta pots and rare urns from the Middle East.
Then, relax over coffee and treats, or a glass of
The Stables
Tonia Todman’s historic ‘Highbank’ is amongst the earliest bluestone farm-houses in Kyneton. Its stables and blacksmiths quarters have been converted into a luxuriously comfortable self-contained B&B containing two queen-sized bedrooms, kitchen, lounge and dining areas, bathroom with deep claw-foot bath, wood fire for winter, all reached by private driveway and your own walled garden.
Lakshmi's Circle
Gifts to uplift and beautify. Gorgeous clothing of natural fabrics including hemp, bamboo cotton and silk. Luxurious, chemical-free beauty products and soy candles encourage a healthy, natural lifestyle. Silver jewellery strongly reflects the collection of cystals. Aromas permeate from good quality incense and essential oils. Colourful items from many cultures. Feng Shui consultations and Tarot readings available by appointment.
Country Cob Bakery
Famous for our superb variety of breads, pies, pastries, fabulous
country breakfasts and hearty lunches. Catering available for large
and small functions.
Open from 7am daily.
Auberge de la Rose
Auberge de la Rose is a luxury self-contained double storey cottage nestled in a garden oasis on the Redesdale Estate vineyard in the Heathcote wine region at Redesdale. At Auberge de la Rose guests will enjoy views of the beautiful landscaped garden, vineyards and olive grove, relaxing by the pool, or walks along the magnificent Campaspe River.
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A visit to the Kyneton Museum on Piper Street will flesh out the living history of the area with machinery displays, period quarters, themed collections and galleries of local heritage, or take a walk through the quiet streets and marvel at the wealth of bluestone buildings and heritage trees.
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