Kinglake is a town in Victoria, Australia, 56 km north-east of Melbourne’s Central Business District. Its local government areas are the Shires of Murrindindi and Nillumbik.
Kinglake and her surrounding towns of Glenburn, Kinglake Central, Kinglake West, Pheasant Creek, Glenburn and Toolangi are known for their particularly beautiful bushland and natural attractions, lending themselves to popular walks and fresh-as-can be local produce. Be sure to make the most of the natural bounty Kinglake offers and visit the monthly markets.
The first thing you might notice about Kinglake is the lack of a lake.
The town was named after British historian Alexander William Kinglake, whose eight-volume history of the Crimean War had recently been completed.
Here you’ll find plenty of forest, farmland, Kinglake National Park and a strong community-driven township.
The Kinglake Ranges, part of the Great Dividing Range, vary in height from 525 m – 610 m above sea level and many areas of Kinglake overlook the Melbourne skyline to the south-west and the Yarra Valley wineries to the south.
Kinglake National Park is a popular local attraction and is the closest national park to Melbourne. It’s popular with weekend visitors for its day hike walking tracks and camping grounds. Several popular and beautiful picnic areas are available around the perimeter of the national park as well.
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