Bendigo to Kyneton: Distance, driving time and road trip attractions

The Bendigo to Kyneton drive in Victoria covers a 66km distance, with a driving time of about 45 minutes. Road trip attractions on the way include St Anne’s Winery, the Mount Alexander Regional Park and the Coliban River Scenic Reserve.

The Bendigo to Kyneton drive is a short one by Australian standards, but there’s still a fair amount to see on the way.

Bendigo is the fourth largest city in Victoria, and Kyneton is becoming a popular weekend break destination. To fix up good value Bendigo accommodation, look here.

Bendigo to Kyneton distance and driving time

The distance from Bendigo to Kyneton by car is 66km. There are a few routes you can take, but the quickest along the Calder Freeway has a driving time of around 45 minutes.

Where to stay in Bendigo

The best Bendigo accommodation options are:

For good quality, spacious apartments: Quest Bendigo Central.
For art, liveliness and personality: Mercure Bendigo Schaller.7
For historic charm: Hotel Shamrock.
For central location and (usually) cheap rates: City Centre Motel.

The Bendigo to Kyneton drive leaves Bendigo via the Central Deborah Gold Mine – which runs excellent underground tours. The Calder Highway then passes between two local beauty spots – the Crusoe Reservoir and Bendigo Regional Park.

Bendigo to Kyneton drive: Bendigo and Ravenswood wineries

A little later along, there are a couple of Bendigo wineries that are worth a visit if you have the time.

St Anne’s Winery is closer to the highway than the Bullock Creek Vineyard. Another option is Killiecrankie Wines in Ravenswood.

The next town on the route is from Bendigo to Kyneton is Harcourt. This is the gateway to the Mount Alexander Regional Park, where the 4km West Ridge walking track connects a series of impressive lookouts.

Bendigo to Kyneton road trip stops: Coliban River Scenic Reserve

The highway then skirts east of Goldfields town Castlemaine, plus a couple of enjoyable green spaces. The Coliban River Scenic Reserve and Taradale Nature Conservation Reserve are both pleasant places for a walk or a picnic.

Before you arrive in Kyneton, you go past Malmsbury. Options for a stop here are the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens and Malmsbury Viaduct.

Things to do in Kyneton, Victoria, include admiring sculptures on the Campapse River Walk and gin-tasting at the Animus Distillery.

Top Kyneton accommodation choices

The best places to stay in Kyneton are:

For a solid, affordable motel: Central Highlands Motor Inn.
For a handsome 1890s villa: Isabella at Kyneton.
For a great location among the restaurants and shops: Blue Rosella on Piper.