Discover Kilmore: Racing, History and Creekside Trails

Kilmore brings together racing history, historic sites and walking trails along the creek. These different features can help you decide how the town fits your travel interests: you can focus on horse racing, explore the town’s history or set aside time for trails and scenery. If you plan to visit particular venues, check their individual opening hours and the availability of tours.

Racing and the History of the Kilmore Pacing Cup

The Kilmore Racing Club is home to harness and thoroughbred racing. The first Kilmore Pacing Cup, held in 1964, marks a special part of this history. The Cup is now considered one of Australia’s most important country races. If racing is a key part of your trip, check in advance which event dates match your planned stay. The Cup’s history offers a distinct connection to the town; specific event planning, however, depends on your travel dates.

Museum and Research Rooms

The Kilmore Courthouse is now a tourist information centre and museum. If you’re interested in the town’s history, you can include the courthouse as a separate stop on your itinerary. Check current opening hours before visiting. The Kilmore Historical Society’s research rooms have their own visiting hours: they are open at the old Kilmore Post Office, 2 Powlett Street, Kilmore, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. As these hours may change, check the latest information again before you travel.

Monument and Old Kilmore Gaol

The Hume and Hovell Monument on Monument Hill honours the explorers whose expedition played a significant role in the founding of the colony of Victoria. From the top of the monument, you can look out over Kilmore and the surrounding landscape. This historic site brings together a connection to the past and views over the town and its surroundings.

Old Kilmore Gaol was built in 1857 and is said to be where Jimmy Quinn, Ned Kelly’s brother, was held. The gaol offers tours featuring exhibitions and memorabilia. If a tour is important to your plans, check its availability before travelling. This gives you the option of engaging with the story without having to rely on a particular date for your visit.

Walking Trails and Kilmore Creek

Kilmore Creek runs parallel to Sydney Street. Along much of its course, there are parklands, shady areas and walking trails. The Kilmore Creek Heritage Art Walk is three kilometres long and shares the region’s history through information panels. If you’d like to learn more about regional history as you walk, the Art Walk offers a clearly defined focus. The parklands and walking trails along the creek provide another way to explore the town. The information about the trail’s length and panels can help you fit this walk into your day’s plans.

Plan Your Journey and Stay

Kilmore East railway station is nearby, 4 km from the destination, and is served by the Seymour and Shepparton lines. It is not within the town of Kilmore. If you’re travelling by train, plan separately for the journey between the station and your accommodation. Transport information can change, so check the latest details from V/Line before travelling. Whether you’re interested in racing, historic sites or the trails along the creek, opening hours, event dates and tour availability are useful points to consider when planning around your travel dates.

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