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Explore the charm of Buninyong
Buninyong lies at the foot of Mt Buninyong, an extinct volcano that has signaled home to countless generations of local Wadawurrung people and to the more recent settlers of the present township.
Just over 10km south of Ballarat, Buninyong is enclosed by farmlands and wooded ridges. Its historic gold rush era buildings and gardens give it a picturesque tranquility and charm. At the same time, its contemporary cafes, shops, markets, festivals and amenities all contribute to a spirited community life in the peace and beauty of the countryside.
Wander
For nature lovers there is a wide range of interesting local walks for all levels of fitness, including Mount Buninyong and Lal Lal Falls.
The Buninyong Botanic Gardens possess an impressive collection of pines, conifers and maples. Four of its maple trees are registered on the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register of Significant Trees.
If you time your drive right, you might come across the Buninyong Village Market in your travels.
Once a season, this market is all about the local makers and creators. You’ll find it just held outside the Bunyinyong Town Hall.
For book lovers, you’re going to want to take a look at the Book Cottage on Warrenheip Street. This historic 1850s cottage is jam-packed with thousands of books.
Eat
Pop into The Shared Table in Buninyong and delight in the flavours of the Victorian Central Highlands.
Established in 1842, the Crown Hotel is the oldest continually licensed hotel in regional Victoria. Open for lunch and dinner seven days, it offers an inviting atmosphere with great service and a fine selection of food, beer and wine.
The Red Door Pizzeria serves handcrafted pizza topped with quality ingredients straight from the wood-fired oven.
For wine lovers, we highly recommend Mount Buninyong Winery.
If it’s coffee you’re after, stop by the Espresso Depot, which sits pretty in a former butchers’ shop that dates back to 1893.
Stories
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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities.
These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.
We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years.
As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.