Submitted by: Audrina Martin

The town of Kilmore is located north of Melbourne between Wallan and Heathcote, on the main highway to Echuca.

As one of Victoria’s oldest inland towns, Kilmore features a collection of historic buildings including the post office (built in 1863), court house (1864) and former police barracks (1892). However, one of the most striking of Kilmore’s public buildings is the former town hall which was built in 1894 and features a decorative facade with enormous Corinthian pillars.

The oldest surviving house in Kilmore is Whitburgh Cottage, which was constructed from bluestone in 1853. The cottage is located in Piper Street and now houses a museum which features items of 19th century culture. Kilmore’s commercial centre is built around the main thoroughfare of Sydney Street, offering a wide selection of shops, large stores, hotels and several supermarkets.

The Kilmore Creek runs parallel to Sydney Street and it features parkland, shady spots and walking tracks along much of its length.

Kilmore has several major sporting facilities including a scenic golf course and a racecourse which hosts a multitude of events including the acclaimed Kilmore Pacing Cup. The Old Kilmore Gaol, which dates back to 1859, is situated in Sutherland Street and offers guided tours with displays and memorabilia.

Monument Hill, located a few kilometres to the east of town, is a fauna and flora reserve that includes a monument to explorers Hume and Hovell in the form of a bluestone lookout tower which offers scenic views towards Kilmore and the surrounding countryside Kyneton is located approximately mid-way between the cities of Melbourne and Bendigo, in the scenic Macedon Ranges and on the Campaspe River.

Kyneton has a thriving commercial centre which boomed back in the days when the town served as a gateway and supply centre to the goldfields around Castlemaine and Bendigo during the Gold Rush days of the 1850s. Piper Street was the town’s original commercial centre, and is now a historical precinct featuring a large collection of historic bluestone buildings including cafes, antique shops, galleries, and the Kyneton Museum.

Kyneton’s main shopping strip is centered around Mollison Street and High Street and includes a selection of historic buildings and shops with antique facades and verandahs. The landmark buildings in Mollison street are the towering Post Office building which dates back to 1871, and the two major pubs – the Newmarket Hotel and the Shamrock Hotel. A collection of bluestone churches can be found around the Ebden Street and Yaldwyn Street areas, including St Pauls which was built in 1856 and is one of Victoria’s oldest surviving churches.

The Campaspe River runs along the western and southern edges of town and following much of its route is the Campaspe River Walk which passes alongside several attractions including weirs, the ruins of a number of fords and a swimming pool. Kyneton’s racecourse is situated beside the Campaspe River with elm trees lining the main track and it is the venue of several racing and entertainment events including the Woodend and Kyneton Cup. At the southern edge of town, the Campaspe River flows beside the Kyneton Botanic Gardens which date back to the 1860s and just south of the gardens, a historic bluestone bridge which was built in 1861 spans the river gorge.

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