Kilmore

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Kilmore is located 62km north of Melbourne on the Northern Highway. Over the past 20 years the population has grown to nearly 3600 as Kilmore has become a satellite of Melbourne, with the Hume Freeway making it well within commuting distance for those trying to avoid full-time existence within the capital.

Kilmore means 'great church' which is derived from Gaelic. The town prospered, being a transit point for goods and people travelling overland on their way south from NSW. It is also the oldest settled inland Victorian township.

The town has a strong focus on racing and it hosts some major horseracing events, including the Kilmore Cup and the Kilmore Pacing Cup, Australia's richest provincial harness racing event. There is a large racecourse off East St. The Kilmore Celtic Festival in June, the Kilmore Harness Racing Carnival in October, the Highland Games in November and the Agricultural Show in early December.

A range of accommodation is available including hotel/motels, bed & breakfast, cottages and cabins or a caravan park. There are several excellent restaurant establishments.

• Visit the Mt William Winery on weekends and taste the beautiful wines
• Spend a relaxing day on the beautiful greens at Kilmore Golf Club
• Visit the Mt William Winery to enjoy excellent wines in a garden setting
• Go for a tour through the Old Kilmore Gaol
• Kilmore Pacing Club
• Whitburgh Cottage - the town's oldest surviving house
• Wander around town and admire the historic bluestone buildings
• Take a guided tour with historical commentary at the Old Kilmore Gaol
• Pack a picnic and head to Hudson Park
• Tramway Museum - tram rides and an extensive display of cable cars and trams