Fassway Farm - Luxuriate in style, near Kyneton

One of our favourite adventures during our time in Kyneton was visiting Black Hill Reserve, a beautiful stretch of bushland just a short drive from town. Spanning over 260 acres, the reserve feels wonderfully untouched, with winding walking tracks that lead you through native bush and up towards impressive granite rock formations. The highlight is The Monolith, one of the largest granite features in Victoria, rising dramatically from the landscape.

We brought our dogs along for the walk, and they absolutely loved exploring the trails with us. With plenty of open space, fresh air and natural surroundings, it’s the perfect place for a peaceful walk while your furry companions enjoy the adventure too just remember to keep them on a lead to protect the local wildlife. As we wandered along the tracks, we kept an eye out for some of the incredible wildlife the reserve is known for, including wallabies, kangaroos and a variety of bird species. The quiet of the bush makes it feel like a true escape into nature.

After the walk, we stopped by the rotunda near the entrance for a little rest and took in the peaceful surroundings a perfect spot for a picnic before heading off on the next adventure. If you’re travelling with dogs and looking for a beautiful place to stretch your legs and enjoy nature, Black Hill Reserve is definitely worth the visit.

We drove North towards the Black Hill Reserve, 260 acres of rare bushland and incredible rock formations. From the car park, there are three easy tracks that you can follow but we chose the apparently more scenic one Ridge Track. You might come across some steep sections when heading to the top but it is a very easy track and can be completed in about one hour and 30 mins. Stop to spot birds, wallabies, wombats, and some interesting rock formations. Explore a bit off track to find some beautiful views of the area.

We had planned to go on a big ride but when we set off in the morning towards the path, we found ourselves enjoying our slow bike ride through the local streets, past the bluestone houses and country surroundings.

We had heard great things about Small Holdings. Once a Presbyterian Church but now a quaint restaurant with an open kitchen, warm service, country homestead decor, and a cozy 'you're now part of the family' vibe. It was only a 10-minute stroll into the center of Malmsbury and we spent our evening enjoying the beautiful food and company by the fire of this great local and unique spot.

Best coffee in town was definitely Moto Bean Coffee Roasters. Uniquely decorated with motorbikes and filled with locals catching up and talking about footy, it was a great place to start the day.