Coming Events
2025 Ballarat Cycle Classic, !5-16 February
The 2025 Ballarat Cycle Classic might console those missing the flash of lycra through our town since the Road Nationals moved to Perth. Hundreds of super-fit riders will once again tackle Mount Buninyong as they fly through Buninyong in the 160km Eclipse Ford SPUD100, a 160km race honouring the late Danny Frawley. See details of all activities at: https://fecri.org.au/ballarat-cycle-classic-2025/
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Smart Living Expo2025 - Royal Park, Sunday 23 February
Smart Living Expo2025
A highlight of the year, Smart Living Expo2025 is a gateway to embracing sustainable practices amidst technological advancements, housing demands, and waste concerns. It runs 10am-3:30pm at Royal Park, don't miss it!
The Expo will include the Buninyong Village Market with a suitably green emphasis.
About Buninyong
Buninyong lies at the foot of landmark Mt Buninyong, the old volcano that has signalled home to countless generations of local Wathaurung people and to the more recent settlers of the present township 11KM south of Ballarat in Victoria.
Enclosed by farmlands and wooded ridges, Buninyong's historic gold-era buildings and gardens give it a picturesque tranquillity and charm. At the same time, its contemporary cafés, shops, markets, festivals and amenities all contribute to a spirited community life in the peace and beauty of the countryside.
Founded in 1841, the little town was the earliest inland settlement in what was then the Port Phillip District of NSW. Buninyong's blacksmith dramatically changed its course in August 1851 when he discovered gold, starting a rush that gave birth to Ballarat and the enormous riches of the Victorian goldfields.
Today, the "first-settlement" benefits from its proximity to the prosperous regional city of Ballarat, but Buninyong still proudly protects its independent identity. This is preserved by a strong sense of local community, our historic town centre and the encircling green belt of bushlands and farms, all presided over by our beloved Mount.
Buninyong Visitor Guide
The current Buninyong Visitor Guide (click image left to open) is a handy guide to Buninyong. It includes maps, photos and lots of local information. Print copies are available from the Buninyong Information Centre. Many thanks to the Community Bank Buninyong for funding thiis publication.
This site aims to cover all aspects of public life in Buninyong and the surrounding district, for visitors and local residents alike. It covers neighbouring Mt Helen and nearby hamlets such as Scotsburn, Clarendon, Lal Lal, Yendon, Navigators, Magpie, Napoleons, Scotchmans Lead, Durham Lead and Garibaldi.
If you can't find what you are looking for, use the site's Search page (top menu), or go to the extensive local Directories to contact Buninyong and District organisations with specialised local knowledge:
Alternatively, you can email us at the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.and we will do our best to follow up your query (apart from family history enquiries which should be sent to the Buninyong and District Historical Society).
Full contact details for this website are on our Contact Us page - we'd love to hear from you!
