Mount Buninyong

#1080 among destinations in Australia

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Mount Buninyong is an extinct volcano in western Victoria, Australia rising to 745 metres AHD. It lies within the Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve, 4 kilometres north of the town of Buninyong and 14 kilometres south of Ballarat, on the regional city's rural-urban fringe. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1837Elevation: 2444 ftCoordinates: 37°39'0"S, 143°55'59"E

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Mount Buninyong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kryal Castle, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Wildlife Park, Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum.

5.5 miN
Amusement, Forts and castles, Amusement park
Kryal Castle, Ballarat
142 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Victoria's picturesque landscape, Kryal Castle stands as a testament to the enchantment and adventure of medieval times, tailored for the modern visitor. Located just outside the historic city of Ballarat, Australia, this unique amusement park...
6.2 miNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
158 min walk • Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, Australia, is a living museum that offers a unique window into the country's vibrant gold rush history. This open-air museum recreates a 19th-century gold mining town, bringing to life the hustle and bustle of the 1850s.
6 miNW
Nature and wildlife, Park, Zoo
Ballarat Wildlife Park, Ballarat
154 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ballarat, Australia, the Ballarat Wildlife Park is a sanctuary that offers an intimate encounter with the country's native fauna. This family-owned zoo, established in 1985, has become a cherished destination for wildlife enthusiasts...
6.2 miNW
37°34'49"S • 143°51'40"E
Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum, Ballarat
159 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~0 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Warrenheip
1 min walk • Mount Warrenheip is an inactive scoria volcanic cone in Victoria, Australia. The mountain has an elevation of 746 metres AHD. A landmark of Dunnstown, the closest town, the mountain is 9 kilometres east of the Ballarat central business district, in the locality of Warrenheip.
7.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Morshead Park, Ballarat
189 min walk • The Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility, also referred to by its location as Morshead Park Stadium, is an association football-specific stadium in Redan, a suburb immediately to the south of central Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
7 miNW
Universities and schools
Federation University Australia, Ballarat
178 min walk • Federation University Australia is a public, multi-sector university based in Ballarat in Victoria, Australia. The university also has campuses in Ararat, Horsham, Stawell, Churchill, Berwick, and Brisbane, as well as online technical and further education courses and Horsham's Higher Education Nursing program.