Kinglake is in the Yarra Valley.
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See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Bollygum Park, 40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road. Adventure park with play equipment and a skate park. A picnic area at the park has barbeques, shelter, toilets, and baby change areas. On the second Sunday of each month from 10AM-2PM, there is a local sellers' market at the park.
- 2 Kinglake National Park. This park is located on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Masons Falls Picnic Area, at the end of Masons Falls Road, has barbecues, shelters, tables, and toilets. From the picnic area, you can take the 700-m walk to the waterfall lookout platform. The 500-m Lyrebird Circuit Walk, which also leaves from the picnic area, passes some of the oldest trees in the park and is designed for people with limited mobility. From the waterfall lookout, there's the 7.8-km Running Creek walk, which is more challenging and goes through gullies and new native bush. Free.
- 3 Wombelano Falls, Captains Creek Rd. A stunning hidden gem just north of Kinglake. It's not much of a walk to get here, and the walk is pretty easy.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Shepherds Track. Starting from the carpark at the Bowden Spur Mountain Bike area, Shepherds Track begins. It includes steep gradients and obstacles, and is only suitable for Downhill or Enduro bikes. Trail bikes are not permitted. Full body armour and helmets are essential. Free.
Buy
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Kinglake Fish & Chippery, 2/31 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road. Fish and chips shop.
- 2 Songbird Cafe & Larder, 10 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd, ☏ +61 3 5786 1275. Wed-Sat 9AM-7PM, Sun 9AM-5PM. A cafe in Kinglake with a rustic vibe. Indoor dining is an option but the indoor area is fairly small, not an issue since the outdoor dining areas are fairly pleasant on a nice day. Breakfast $8-25, lunch/dinner $10-29.50.
Drink
[edit | edit source]- 1 Kinglake Pub, 28 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd, ☏ +61 3 5786 1230. Pub: Open from 11AM. Bistro: Mon-Fri 5:30-8:30PM, Sat Sun noon-2:30PM, 5:30-8:30PM. Kinglake's pub has bar and bistro areas, as well as a TAB (gambling) area. The pub also offers accommodation in motel rooms, starting at $100 per couple.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]- 1 Karma Kinglake, 14 Ward Street. Just outside of Kinglake town is this small B&B, which consists of 4 small cottages that they call "nests", an apartment, and a guest suite,

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