BUNINYONG

Buninyong

Quick facts

Population approximately 1500
120 kilometres west of Melbourne
Settled in 1838, Buninyong is one of Victoria’s first inland towns
Buninyong sits at the foot of an extinct volcano, Mount Buninyong

A few kilometres south of Ballarat, the picturesque town of Buninyong was the site of one of the region’s earliest gold rushes. The streets are lined with many of the town’s original buildings, well preserved and still open for business. Neighbouring Mt Buninyong, an extinct volcano, is a popular for its walking tracks and abundance of scenic views.

Activities and attractions

Visit Ballarat Bird World, one of Australia’s largest displays of parrots and cockatoos
Visit the Buninyong Botanical Gardens, one of the oldest in Australia
Drop in on the one of the local artists and galleries such as the Clayfire Gallery with selected jewellery paintings and glassware all made on site or the Paper Threads Gallery with beautiful hand-made craft
Spend some time in Buninyong Books, with its vast collection of titles, or check on local history in the next door visitor centre and old library

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