What to do in and around Kilmore
Walk around Kilmore's historical buildings |
Please refer to the small booklets 'A Walk In Kilmore' or 'Roaming Round Historic Kilmore' for full information.
In brief however, buildings of particular note in Kilmore include; Whitburgh Cottage (1852), Catholic Church (1857), The Old Goal (1859) , The Old Town Hall (1894), Red Lion Hotel (1856), Royal Oak Hotel (1860, site has had a hotel since 1840), Old Kilmore Post Office (1861), Kilmore Courthouse (1863), Police Barracks (1893), Colonial Bank (1860), Kilmore Hospital (1859) and many many more! |
Visit a local winery |
Kilmore and surrounds is a great area to grow quality wines and therefore has many wonderful wineries only a short drive away.
A few of these include;
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Visit a local brewery |
20 minutes drive north of Kilmore is the delightful Tooborac Brewery & Pub. This establishment has a lovely character, having both the cosy fire indoors for wintery days, and the open paddock style beer garden for a summery afternoon. Well worth a visit! The beer is also quite delicious!
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Railtrail |
Ride a bike, walk or run Australia's longest continuous rail trail! The trail is 134km in total, from Tallarook through Yea to Mansfield. It has stunning views of the majestic countryside including lakes, rivers, farmland, mountains and historical monuments.
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Visit the local Art Gallery |
Kilmore Art Society is a very active and thriving group. I highly recommend a visit to their Art Gallery, located in the old Courthouse at No. 4 Powlett St, next to Cattleyas restaurant.
The Artmakers Mill is another place to view artworks, and also functions as a cafe. The building's exterior is Art Deco in style and has been recently refurbished. The interior has a mezzanine level and functions beautiful as a gallery. |
Visit a local market |
1st Saturday of the month:
1st Sunday of the month: 2nd Saturday of the month: 2nd Sunday of the month: 3rd Saturday of the month: 3rd Sunday of the month: 4th Saturday of the month: LAST Saturday of the month: |
Woodend Farmers Market.
Nagambie Lakes Market. Heathcote Bush Market. Tallarook Farmers Market. Broadford Market. Wallan Market. Kyneton Market. Kinglake Community Market. Seymour Community Market. Riddells Creek Farmers Market. Whittlesea Market. Woodend Market. Lancefield Farmers Market. Kilmore Market 9am-2pm at Hudson Pk |
Monument Hill |
Walk, run, ride or drive up the delightful Monument Hill Reserve (approx 4 km round trip) . It is an area of natural bushland home to a large variety of trees, shrubs and native flowers, as well kangaroos, birds, echidnas and wombats. Walking here at dusk you almost guaranteed to see many kangaroos!
At the top of the hill is the 'Hume & Hovell Monument', constructed in December 1924 to celebrate the centenary of the explorers' journey through this area as they travelled from the settled districts of New South Wales to Port Phillip. The monument was placed on the 'Victorian Heritage Register' (VHR) in 2015. The monument can be climbed by a series of steps, atop which you can get a fabulous view of Kilmore township and the surrounding countryside. |
Kilmore Horse Racing Club |
Kilmore Racing Club is a thriving country race course that has both turf and harness racing. Race meets (including night racing) are regularly held throughout the year with the prestigious Kilmore Pacing Cup held in March and the Kilmore Turf Cup held as part of the Spring Carnival.
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Browse the local shops |
Kilmore is a rapidly growing town and has recently welcomed some fabulous shops! We have some lovely clothes shops, shops to purchase gifts, a lovely bookshop and plenty of shops with quirky nick-nacks! Please ask Jenni if you need advice finding anything specific.
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Kilmore miniature railway |
The Miniature railway runs every time the Kilmore Market is operating (last Saturday of the Month 9am-1pm). (03) 5781 1711
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Kilmore Historical Society |
Kilmore Historical Society was formed in 1964 and is a very passionate group that has kept Kilmore's heritage alive and well. The group has many members that have an incredible knowledge of the area, influential families and Kilmore's past and present historical buildings.
The society also offers a 'Research Service' (including genealogy) for a small fee. |
Myriad Glass Studio |
Beautiful glassware by local artist Marina. Located in Kimore. ph. 0419 255 592.
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Silkies Rose Farm |
Beautiful rose farm in Clonbinane, only a short drive from Kilmore. ph. 5787 1123
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Horse Riding |
Pretty Sally Riding Ranch. ph. 0357 822 234
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