Welcome to Kyneton
Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival 2010 - Click Here
2nd - 12th September 2010
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Located approximately 85Km from Melbourne in Central Victoria Kyneton is a thriving country town. With close proximity to Melbourne and Melbourne Airport, easy access via the Calder Freeway and the excellent train service makes it a great place to live or a fabulous destination for a days outing, a short stay, a base to explore the area or to operate a business.
This community web site has information for Residents, Visitors and Businesses and has been provided to show some of the features, services and businesses that make our town special.
Kyneton has become a dining destination with high class restaurants, hotels and cafes to suit all tastes and budgets. Art galleries, home furnishing, craft, books, nurseries, gifts, food, wine, clothing, and a myriad of other businesses service the area providing an exciting experience for vistors and locals alike.
Some of the finest Bluestone buildings to be found in Victoria are a main feature of the town and date back to the Gold Rush era when Kyneton was a major supply town for the diggings.
The Botanical Gardens, Campaspe River, Black Hill are all close by for a picnic or a stroll. Deciduous trees are ablaze in Autumn, silent and silhouetted in winter, green and vibrant in Spring and wonderful shade in summer.
A stay at one of the charming local Bed & Breakfast establishments gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the local hospitality. You can experience all Kyneton and the area has to offer at your leisure. Visit the local wineries, enjoy local produce at the cafes and restaurants or take stroll beside the river or Botanic Gardens. Kyneton is ideally placed for you to explore central Victoria.