KYNETON - VICTORIA - 3444
	Population: 5,000,   Elevation: 514m   Latitude: -37.1500 Longitude: 144.2700 Location:   85km north west of Melbourne Highway: Calder Hwy  Nearest Major Town: Melbourne Nearest Airport: Melbourne Touring Area: Macedon Ranges & Spa Country		Historic Railway Station.

Kyneton is the capital of the Macedon Ranges Shire, an area of plentiful forests, rivers, mineral springs and rich volcanic soils. like many Victorian towns it was founded on the discovery of gold. Cobbled footpaths and historic buildings reflect Kyneton's heritage as one of Victoria's oldest towns. Bluestone buildings, and a range of products ranging from wool spinning, fine china and assorted crafts along with colourful gardens, monthly markets, fine restaurants and several pubs give the village great charm, and there are several wineries nearby open for tastings and sales. A BRIEF HISTORY OF KYNETON PLACES OF INTEREST: Kyneton Museum Kyneton Provender Mere Dream Herb Farm Meskills Woolworks Sue's Treasured Memories Koxy's Olde Stuff Kyneton Fine China EVENTS Farmers Market held on the second Saturday of each month. Kyneton Horticultural Show - March Spring Flower Show - September Kyneton Antique Fair - September Daffodil & Arts Festval - September Jazz festival - October Rotary Contemporary Art Show - October Kyneton Cup - first Wednesday in November. ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: ACCOMMODATION SEARCH TYPE: Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Cruises/Ferries Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Houseboats Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments Ski Lodge/Resort INFORMATION CENTRE: Visitor Information Centre High St. Kyneton. Victoria. 3444. Ph: 03 5422 6110 Fax: 03 5422 6110 Open Daily: 9am. - 5pm. HOW TO GET THERE: By Car: Take the Calder Hwy from Melbourne north towards Bendigo. V/LINE: Ph: 132232 Light Plane, coach

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