Surprise a special person in your life with a day out in Kyneton. We have the itinerary ready for you, you just need to jump in the car or on the train and go!

Mindful morning

If you arrive by train, follow the Campaspe River on foot and you will end up at the beautiful Kyneton Botanic Gardens and Kyneton Community Park. There is no better way to start the day than with an invigorating walk. The town is renowned for this one and you will see your fair share of stunning greenery and birdlife.

Morning tea

If you are in your car, drop into the Information Centre to pick up some brochures, especially the one about the Kyneton Historic Walking tour. Head towards Social Foundry, Ruby Cafe, Monsieur Pierre or Home Grown on Piper, to mull over the tourist paraphernalia whilst enjoying a delicious coffee and morning treat.

 

Peruse High, Mollison and Piper

You may choose to follow one of the historic walking tours as they are set out or note which buildings will be on your path as you walk the town. Some places to consider checking out include: art galleries, like The Stockroom; clothing stores, like Love Spell; antique and homeware stores, like Oaklane & Co; and providore or fresh produce businesses, like Watts Fresh.

Gastronomic delights

Enjoy a long lunch at one of the high-quality restaurants Kyneton has to offer. Once again, visitors are spoiled for choice with: Tansy’s for fine dining, Fook Shing for South East Asian cuisine, The Albion Hotel for pub classics, Major Tom’s for the best burgers in the region, and Donkey for fried chicken lovers, just to name a few.

Afternoon tipple

Finish off the day with a drop of pizazz with taste testing at the famous Animus Distillery on Piper, if you are a gin lover, or The Botanic Bar for a Cocktail, for the wine connoisseurs Kyneton Ridge Winery is a must.

 

Gather up your bags of goodies and catch the local Kyneton bus back to the station, if you came via train, or enjoy the drive back home. Then you can start planning your next trip back to Kyneton.