Buninyong, Victoria
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| Buninyong Victoria |
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| Postcode: | 3357 |
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| LGA: | City of Ballarat |
| State District: | Ballarat East |
| Federal Division: | Ballarat |
Buninyong (postcode: 3357) is a town in Victoria, Australia. The town is on the Midland Highway, south of Ballarat on the road to Geelong.
[edit] History
Buninyong has an important place in history as the major inland community of pre-gold rush Victoria. It was 'discovered' in 1837 by the Learmonth Brothers, and then subsequently settled in 1839 as a pastoral settlement.
[edit] Attractions
Buninyong's landmarks include Mount Buninyong and the historic Buninyong Town Hall
The Buninyong Botanic Gardens at Buninyong are among the oldest Botanic Gardens in the State of Victoria.
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