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Visit Buninyong, ten minutes' south of Ballarat along the Midland Highway, where gold was discovered several weeks before Ballarat. First settled in 1838, the town lays claim to being one of Victoria's first inland townships. The scenic beauty of the township is unsurpassed in the region and today the heritage township offers a range of activities, attractions, services and accommodation for the visitor wanting a relaxed getaway in a village-like atmosphere. Today, many of the historic buildings have been faithfully restored and the town boasts a range of art and craft galleries, tea rooms and clothing stores to interest visitors. Overlooking the township is Mount Buninyong which offers breathtaking views of the region and an abundance of walking tracks. |

Photographs ©
Geoff & Val Crimp
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Taking the town's heritage walk you will see many of the surviving buildings and sites associated with its exciting history. Examples worth seeking out are the recently restored Public Library, Post Office and Shire Hall, or the lovely old Botanical Gardens. The site includes the Gong where you can fish in delightful, picturesque surroundings. Some of the highlights in Buninyong's calendar is the Gold King Festival held on the third weekend in February, hosting family entertainment, street stalls and exhibits and the street parade. The popular Buninyong Film Festival is held annually on the first weekend in May and the craft market held the first Sunday of the month on the steps of the historic Town Hall. |
Accommodation in Buninyong and the region.
Bayde House, 102 Sommerville St,
BUNINYONG 3357, Phone:
0488
907001
Graebern Lodge, 602 Cathcart St,
BUNNINYONG. VIC 3357 Phone: (03) 5341 3139 Mob 0412 741 672
Kankama Cottage Durham Lead via BUNINYONG. Phone: (03) 5341 8284
Schaanwald Bed and Breakfast,
55 Hendersons Lane, BUNINYONG. 3357 Phone: (03) 5341 2351
The
Miners' Church Bed & Breakfast, 224
Napoleons Rd., BUNINYONG. 3357 Phone: (03) 53 413 954 Attractions in the Region Buninyong Farmer’s Market
Gordon Edgerton
Galleries, Main Street, GORDON. Phone: (03)
5368 9240
Lal Lal Estate,
RMB N482, YENDON Via Ballarat
3352, Phone: 0417 550 678, Fax: (03) 5341 7531
Meredith Nursery,
Read St, MEREDITH. Phone: (03) 5286 1397
Yuulong Lavender Estate, Yendon Rd,
MT EGERTON 3345, Phone: (03) 53 689453. |