Gisborne
Gisborne is an attractive town with European trees lining its main streets that blaze with colour in spring and autumn. The district is proud of its heritage, having been settled within 60 years of European settlement in Australia, and is a popular commuter suburb of Melbourne.
Quick Facts
- Population approximately 5,200
- 48 kilometres north-west of Melbourne
- Prior to European settlement the area was occupied by the Woiwurung Aborigines.
Activities and attractions
- Explore historic buildings and streetscapes, antique, craft and fine foods
- Meet the winemaker and taste at the cellar door of one of the region's wineries
- Visit the Artists Realm, where local artists display and sell their work
- Explore the delights of Australia children's literature at Dromkeen Homestead Children's Literature Museum in nearby Riddells Creek. While there, take a walk through the surrounding gardens and view sculpture of famous literary characters
- Wander through the Botanic Gardens, featuring a New Zealand garden in tribute to its sister city of the same name in New Zealand
- Ramble through the surrounding forests and state parks
- Play a round at the Gisborne Golf Club.
Major events
- Macedon Ranges Grand Tour – February
- Gisborne Farmers Market – June to September
- Olde Time Market – October to May
- Budburst Macedon Ranges Wine and Food Celebration – November
- The Gisborne Festival – December
How to get there
Gisborne is just over 40 minutes from Melbourne on the Calder Freeway. V/Line trains service Gisborne seven days a week.
