Kyneton Botanic Gardens is an easy day trip from Melbourne.

Kyneton-Botanical-Gardens-day-trip-MelbourneWP_20170326_14_20_46_Pro__highres_eDo you need a calm weekend getaway? Visit Kyneton Botanic Gardens, have a slow walk along the Campaspe River, sit and relax under huge gorgeous trees.

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The Gardens were established in 1858 and you can still find a drinking fountain built in 1902.

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It is located in the Macedon Range Shire at 4 Clowes St, Kyneton VIC 3444.

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There is plenty of street parking. If no free parking spots next to the entrance, just drive further up the street along the park’s border.

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The park has a picnic area, BBQs, and toilets.

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A few people were fishing in the man-made pool made on the Campaspe River.

Kyneton Botanic Gardens

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