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7 Kyneton
Historic Kyneton was once a
supply town for diggers during
the gold rush. It still has part of its
19th-century streetscape intact.
The town has some good cafés
and antique shops.
6 Woodend
Named for its location at the
edge of the Black Forest, Wood-
end has long been a haven
for travellers. It has many 5 Hanging Rock
restaurants, hotels and This rock was formed 6 million years ago when lava rose up from
speciality shops. the earth’s surface and solidified. Erosion has caused the fissures
through which you can now walk. Scene of the film Picnic at
Hanging Rock, the area is steeped in Aboriginal history.

4 Mount Macedon
A short walk from the
summit car park leads
to the memorial cross
reserve and spectacular
views over the Keilor
Plains to Melbourne, Port
Phillip Bay, the You Yangs
and the Dandenong
Ranges (see p447).

Gisborne Deep Creek 3 Rupertswood
This Italianate mansion was built in 1874.
The estate includes the cricket field on which
The Ashes were created. The once magnificent
grounds are now used by a boys’ school.
Lerderderg Sunbury
State Park
2 Goona Warra
The original vineyards of this
1863 bluestone winery were
replanted during the 1980s.
They now produce highly
respected wines, available for
tasting and sales by appoint-
ment from the cellar door.

Melton
Melbourne Tips for Drivers
Tour length: 215 km (133 miles).
Stopping off points: There are
1 Organ Pipes numerous places to stay and
These 20-m (65-ft) basalt eat along the route, particularly
columns were formed by lava at Woodend and Daylesford.
flows a million years ago. The Daylesford is also ideal for a
Pipes can be seen from a viewing romantic dinner or weekend
area near the car park or via a lunch (see p530).
trail down to the creek bed.