Kirsty's Guidebook
Food scene
I can’t rave about this place enough. American BBQ style briskets, southern style chicken & brilliant service. You will leave feeling like one of the locals.
7 locals recommend
Donkey
16 High StI can’t rave about this place enough. American BBQ style briskets, southern style chicken & brilliant service. You will leave feeling like one of the locals.
Gin, need I say more. They also hold gin blending masterclasses.... wohoo!
20 locals recommend
Animus Distillery
89A Piper StGin, need I say more. They also hold gin blending masterclasses.... wohoo!
Another one of Malmsbury’s local gems. Whether it’s an Elm Cottage staple Cottage or fruit loaf, or one of their delicious pies, you won’t be disappointed. I know it’s blasphemy this time of year, but their hot cross buns are to die for.
8 locals recommend
Malmsbury Bakery
77 Mollison StAnother one of Malmsbury’s local gems. Whether it’s an Elm Cottage staple Cottage or fruit loaf, or one of their delicious pies, you won’t be disappointed. I know it’s blasphemy this time of year, but their hot cross buns are to die for.
Parkland Kyneton
37C Piper StCasual but a little swanky on the side.
One of three coveted hatted restaurants in Kyneton, this place oozes cool with a little sass.
18 locals recommend
Midnight Starling
60 Piper StOne of three coveted hatted restaurants in Kyneton, this place oozes cool with a little sass.
These guys do a great late brekky. Quite a small venue, but just perfect for couples.
15 locals recommend
Little Swallow Cafe
62 Piper StThese guys do a great late brekky. Quite a small venue, but just perfect for couples.
Fairly new on the Malmsbury scene, this little gem is breaking the mould. With dishes drawing from local produce and seasonal offerings, it’s super sweet and a great way to start the day. Breakfast finishes at 11 though, so don’t plan on sleeping in too long or you will miss out on some delish village morsels.
The Provincial Table
77a Mollison StFairly new on the Malmsbury scene, this little gem is breaking the mould. With dishes drawing from local produce and seasonal offerings, it’s super sweet and a great way to start the day. Breakfast finishes at 11 though, so don’t plan on sleeping in too long or you will miss out on some delish village morsels.
A funky, fun place to grab a unique, American style burger. A great selection of hot sauces too if you’re game.
21 locals recommend
Major Tom's
57 Piper StA funky, fun place to grab a unique, American style burger. A great selection of hot sauces too if you’re game.
Whether it’s pickles, preserves or pork pies, there are plenty of picnic hamper staples to stock up on in here. You may even like to join in with one of the cooking classes. Keep an eye out for the event calendar at
https://piperstfoodco.com/
Piper Street Food Company
89A Piper StWhether it’s pickles, preserves or pork pies, there are plenty of picnic hamper staples to stock up on in here. You may even like to join in with one of the cooking classes. Keep an eye out for the event calendar at
https://piperstfoodco.com/
Spaghetti Bar
58 Piper StTansy's Kyneton
91 Piper StGreat little brekky stop. Well priced & good quality food. Good for families and kids too, with a casual outdoor area to sit and wriggle your toes in the sand pit weather permitting.
Ruby Cafe Kyneton
101 Mollison StGreat little brekky stop. Well priced & good quality food. Good for families and kids too, with a casual outdoor area to sit and wriggle your toes in the sand pit weather permitting.
The Royal George Hotel
The perfect place to stock up your picnic basket with some French cheese & picnic goodies.
17 locals recommend
Monsieur Pierre
143 Mollison StThe perfect place to stock up your picnic basket with some French cheese & picnic goodies.
Big Tree Distillery
307 Hennerbergs RdGin distillery, now with a cellar door.
A great local winery, busting the moves on the wine scene. Gorgeous little cellar door & equally as gorgeous local hosts. 5 mins drive from Elm Cottage
6 locals recommend
Zig Zag Rd Wines
201 Zig Zag RdA great local winery, busting the moves on the wine scene. Gorgeous little cellar door & equally as gorgeous local hosts. 5 mins drive from Elm Cottage
A short 5 minute stroll from Elm Cottage. Keep an eye out for the flags when the cellar door is open to the public.
Birthday Villa
101 Mollison StA short 5 minute stroll from Elm Cottage. Keep an eye out for the flags when the cellar door is open to the public.
Bress Wine, Cider & Produce
59 Franklings RoadGranite Hills Winery
1481 Burke and Wills TrackSuch a pretty spot, with some award winning wines to enjoy
Home Grown on Piper
12-14 Piper StHolgate Brewhouse
79 High StDuck Duck Goose & Larder
19 Piper StMiss M's Lounge
29 Piper Street
La Bonta Kyneton
12 Piper Stfed. Foodstore and Catering
162 Mollison StreetWatt's Fresh
167-173 Mollison StCookie Crumbs
93 Mollison StFook Shing
82-84 Piper StHome Grown on Piper
12-14 Piper St
Kyneton Nutrition
Sightseeing
Malmsbury Botanic Gardens
Malmsbury Botanic Garden and Lake
5 Ellesmere PlMalmsbury Viaduct
92 Mollison St
Trentham Falls , Coliban River
Trentham Scenic Reserve RoadGreat for rock hoppers and explorers. Nice and close to Elm Cottage. Approx 15 min drive.
11 locals recommend
The Cascades
Cascades RoadGreat for rock hoppers and explorers. Nice and close to Elm Cottage. Approx 15 min drive.
Hanging Rock Reserve
139 S Rock RdTurpins Falls
Spring Hill Peony Farm
1385 Kyneton-Springhill RdBlack Hill Reserve
110 Blackhill School RdHanging Rock Reserve
139 S Rock RdAn easy walk amongst tall eucalypts and particularly beautiful during the Winter months when there is snowfall. Unfortunately this area has suffered significant damage in recent storms, so worth checking online whether its open before you head off. Roads to ‘The Mount’ tend to close in high wind conditions due to falling trees.
24 locals recommend
Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
An easy walk amongst tall eucalypts and particularly beautiful during the Winter months when there is snowfall. Unfortunately this area has suffered significant damage in recent storms, so worth checking online whether its open before you head off. Roads to ‘The Mount’ tend to close in high wind conditions due to falling trees.
Retail musts
The most amazing childrens bookstore you will find anywhere. Beautiful quality books and a dedicated team of bookstore angels who clearly love what they do too.
This precinct is AMAZING! Artisans, furniture & winemakers, homemade icecreams, beautiful Oakwood smoked goods & the most devine vintage precinct. You will need a day here to explore.
41 locals recommend
The Mill Castlemaine (whole site - multiple businesses)
9 Walker StThis precinct is AMAZING! Artisans, furniture & winemakers, homemade icecreams, beautiful Oakwood smoked goods & the most devine vintage precinct. You will need a day here to explore.
Squishy Minnie Bookstore
6 High StStockroom
98 Piper St
Art on Piper
44 Piper St
Lauriston Press Prints & Drawings Gallery
37B Piper StStockroom
98 Piper StFurniture artisans
The Old Auction House Arts Precinct
52-56 Mollison StAlice in Fabricland
14 High StSupermarket
Woolworths Kyneton
11 Jennings StIt’s a supermarket. Yeah yeah, what evs. 10 mins drive away.
Nothing too exciting to see here. A vegetarians worst nightmare. For all your meaty needs. 10 minute drive away in Kyneton.
Hardwicks of Kyneton
180 Mollison StNothing too exciting to see here. A vegetarians worst nightmare. For all your meaty needs. 10 minute drive away in Kyneton.
This definitely gets my vote for all of your local produce & a stunning assortment of delicious cheeses. A little more expensive than Wollies, but their quality and selection is a cut above
8 locals recommend
Watt's Fresh
167-173 Mollison StThis definitely gets my vote for all of your local produce & a stunning assortment of delicious cheeses. A little more expensive than Wollies, but their quality and selection is a cut above
An old school butcher, opposite Woolies & next to Bakers Delight in Kyneton. A great selection of fancy snags, unless you’re a vegetarian, then avoid this place too.
Sizzlin' Sensations
8 Faheys LnAn old school butcher, opposite Woolies & next to Bakers Delight in Kyneton. A great selection of fancy snags, unless you’re a vegetarian, then avoid this place too.
Parks
Great little park for the kids. Nearby coffee and pizza at Taradale Wine & Produce is also great. Perfect place for a picnic with the kids.
Taradale Mineral Springs Reserve
Awesome park for the kids. Bbq’s & lots of shade. A smaller area within the park for the smaller kids too. Did someone say FLYING FOX!!
10 locals recommend
Woodend Children's Park
12 Nicholson StAwesome park for the kids. Bbq’s & lots of shade. A smaller area within the park for the smaller kids too. Did someone say FLYING FOX!!
An awesome children’s park. Recently redeveloped, powered by local fundraising and collaboration with kids in the community. Free electric BBQ’s & lots of lovely picnic spaces
13 locals recommend
Kyneton Botanic Gardens
Mollison StreetAn awesome children’s park. Recently redeveloped, powered by local fundraising and collaboration with kids in the community. Free electric BBQ’s & lots of lovely picnic spaces
Wellness
Ellenis Day Spa
39 High StHepburn Bathhouse & Spa
Mineral Springs Reserve Road