Attraction in Kilmore

Inspired by the Italian Renaissance, the court house is in basalt rubble laid in courses. Bluestone pillars and pilasters support the triple arches of the entrance porch. Windows over the porch admit light to a steep public gallery on the upper level with its three cramped and uncomfortable wooden benches. Uniquely among surviving court houses, a lock-up and a lock-up keeper’s quarters are actually provided within the building.

The Old Kilmore Gaol was a maximum-security prison in use from 1859 until 1891 when it was decommissioned and used as a butter factory. The gaol saw many escapes and uprisings over its 32-year period of use. Contrary to popular belief, Ned Kelly was never actually a prisoner here.

It has maintained its original bluestone walls and intimidating appearance, but the interior of the jail was renovated during the time it served as a butter factory.

Today the Old Gaol is home to a beautiful cafe that allows you to enjoy a coffee while experiencing the history and atmosphere that surrounds you.

Located at 10 Piper Street and clearly signposted, Whitburgh Cottage, a simple dwelling, is the town’s oldest surviving house. The first two rooms of this bluestone building were erected in 1853 for Scots coach builder and blacksmith William Smeaton whose family lived in the house until 1966. Another two rooms were added in 1857. It is enclosed by a picket fence. The Heritage Register records that ” The cottage is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Kilmore, an important early inland town in Victoria. The cottage epitomizes early cottage design with a simple double fronted composition, hipped roof and constructed of local materials, in thick case bluestone.”

This Kilmore open space is a great place to exercise, meet friends for a BBQ, take the kids for a play or to hit the Kilmore Skate Park.
There is a walking track along side Hudson Park.
Kilmore Skate Park is a small concrete park located in Hudson Park, Kilmore. The park is visible from the main street (Sydney Street) of Kilmore, close to shops and the local bus stop.

Located an hour north of Melbourne in Kilmore, Monument Hill Reserve is a fantastic recreational area perfect for activities such as bush-walking and horse riding.

Situated at the top of the Hill is the Hume and Hovell monument. This was erected to honour the explorers whose expedition played a significant role in establishing the colony of Victoria. The monument is a watchtower from the former Kilmore Gaol. From the top of the monument visitors can look out over Kilmore and the surrounding countryside.

From the monument, follow one of the walking tracks that leads down the ridge to the golf course, cricket club or Kilmore Hospital Reservoir. Local wildlife is abundant. Lizards, birds, echidnas, kangaroos and wallabies can be spotted around the reserve.

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The walk is divided into 3 stages, with the final stage featuring a garden designed by the youth of Kilmore.

The track is 1.92km one way and is made up of three stages:

• Union Street to Skehan Place
• Foote Street to Rutledge Street
• Sam Gabrielle Reserve

Suitable for walking, running, cycling, prams and dogs on leash.

Along the walk, enjoy a series of artist-designed panels and sculptures which will help you understand the town’s long history.

There are plenty of benches along the path to stop and rest or enjoy the views.

You may even spot a platypus while gazing into Kilmore Creek as there have been confirmed sightings of platypus in this area.

Pretty Sally or Pretty Sally Hill is a dormant volcanic cone located between Wallan and Kilmore in Victoria, Australia. It is 529 metres above sea level. It arises from the surrounding open undulating plains of the Kilmore Gap in the Great Dividing Range.

The original road to Sydney ran near the peak known as the Big Hill. Sally Smith (better known as “Pretty Sally”) operated an unlicensed hotel there in the 1840s. She died falling under her cart after striking a stump.

A natural reserve offering walking trails and opportunities to experience local flora and fauna.

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria’s parks.

More people are connecting with Victoria’s natural and cultural landscapes than ever before, which is why Parks Victoria supports healthy and resilient parks for current and future generations.

A local golf course providing a relaxing environment for enthusiasts of all skill levels.

KGC is currently running a Golf Scholarship program for five girls aged between 9 and 16 years. It is completely free as it is fully funded by the Australian Golf Foundation. 24 one hour clinics are held over the 4 terms of the year. This year we have employed a local female Golf Professional, Jessica Boyce, to run the sessions. Each girl is given a free 12 month membership of Kilmore GC. The girls are encouraged to play on the course whenever possible, gain Golf Australia handicaps and participate in Club Competitions.

A venue hosting over 50 harness and turf racing meetings annually, complete with on-course dining facilities.
The first race meeting held at Kilmore is believed to have been a fixture held at Willowmavin in 1849 under the patronage of the Catholic Church.

By the early 1860s there were at least three racecourses in existence within the Kilmore district; at Willowmavin, near the present Willowmavin School; at Forbes, near the junction of the present Lancefield and Old Lancefield Roads; and a further one, two kilometres south of Kilmore, opposite the long gone Victoria Hotel. There also existed a two horse point-to-point race track which ran from the old Digger’s Rest Hotel, near the present Kestrel Motel, to a pole north of the Kilmore Gaol and back.

Kilmore Bowls Club, established in September 1919, is a premier lawn bowls club located at the corner of Sydney and Bourke Streets in Kilmore, Victoria, adjacent to Hudson Park. The club offers both social and competitive bowling opportunities and warmly welcomes new players and guests.

Hanging Rock winery is located approximately 14 kilometers south of Kilmore, Victoria. It’s an easy drive from Kilmore and offers a range of wines and a cellar door experience.
Their first move was to Echuca, an unlikely spot to start a winery. John had been asked to start up a new winery called Tisdall’s. It was owned by Peter Tisdall, a local doctor. Together they pioneered a lot of wine styles that are staples today, including: Australia’s first cool climate Chardonnay, first commercially made Merlot and the first Cabernet Merlot blend. After a few years John & Ann decided it was time to start their own venture- The Hanging Rock Winery.

Nagambie Brewery and Distillery is located in Nagambie, Victoria, approximately 65.5 kilometers north of Kilmore. The drive typically takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes via the Northern Highway.

Broadford is approximately 14 kilometers, about 11 minutes by car from Kilmore. The Broadford State Motorcycle Sports Complex,  features multiple tracks including a 2.16 km road race circuit.
Broadford Track is the popular name of Broadford State Motorcycle Sports Complex in Victoria, Australia. It is located along Hume Freeway, approximately 88-kilometre (55 mi) from Melbourne near the town of Broadford.

Opened in 1975, Broadford Road Circuit (there are 8 tracks in this 96-hectare complex) is 2.16 km (1.34 mi) long and 10 m (33 ft) wide within Reg Hunt Park. It is primarily used for motorcycle racing, but is also used for car testing, although car racing is restricted to motorcycle-engined vehicles due to planning restrictions and the lack of a track circuit licence. It is located 88 kilometres (55 mi) north of Melbourne, on the Strath Creek Rd, Broadford (Just off Hume Freeway). The complex also includes a Motocross track.

A family-friendly amusement park featuring water slides, go-karts, mini-golf, and the Alpine Toboggan Slide.
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Hadfield Park in Wallan is a multipurpose park and open space containing a variety of recreation and play facilities. Hadfield Park also contains a number of BBQs and public toilets.

All users are asked to use the park and facilities as per the user directions on signage within the park precinct.
The main playground has a 5-storey tower with 3 slides, and is free and open to the public all year. The fully accessible water splash park is open in summer.