Kilmore

Kilmore is a historic town in the Mitchell Shire, about 60 kilometres north of Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 1837, it is recognised as Victoria's oldest inland town. The town retains heritage streetscapes, bluestone buildings and churches along Sydney Street, and serves as a service centre for the surrounding rural district with cafes, shops, galleries and heritage attractions.

Visitors can expect a compact country town centre centred on Sydney Street with heritage buildings, cafes, pubs, bakeries and boutique shops. The town is set on gently undulating countryside with parks, Monument Hill Reserve offering views, and historic sites including churches and the Kilmore Historical Society precinct. Visitors can explore on foot, visit museums, enjoy local dining and use Kilmore as a base for drives to surrounding wineries and nature reserves.

Kilmore was established in 1837 by pastoralist William Rutledge after purchasing land from early settlers and is recognised as Victoria's oldest inland town. It developed as an important agricultural and commercial centre on the route between Melbourne and Sydney, retaining many 19th-century bluestone buildings, churches and civic structures that reflect its early colonial settlement history.

Kilmore retains cultural significance as a historic rural service town with preserved heritage architecture, churches and community institutions. It hosts local markets, heritage collections at the Kilmore Historical Society, and serves as a cultural hub for the Mitchell Shire with galleries, cafes and community events reflecting its long-standing rural heritage.