Shire of Nillumbik district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Kinglake

Kinglake is a town in Shire of Nillumbik district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 1,485 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 9 churches, 16 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 32 waterfalls. The must-see places are Kinglake National Park (10 km), Sugarloaf Reservoir (19 km) and Tarrawarra (20 km).

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Kinglake, Victoria
Kinglake, Shire of Nillumbik district, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kinglake at a glance

Location
Shire of Nillumbik district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 1,485
Coordinates
37.5329° S, 145.3396° E
Places within 50 km
108 (57 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Kinglake

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kinglake: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Kinglake

48 churches within 100 km of Kinglake. The closest is Tarrawarra Abbey (21 km); the best-known is St Petka's Macedonian Orthodox Church (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kinglake

40 parks within 100 km of Kinglake. The closest is Fergusons Paddock (21 km); the best-known is Funfields (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kinglake

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kinglake. The closest is Kinglake National Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Kinglake

34 waterfalls within 100 km of Kinglake. The closest is Telfers Gap Falls (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kinglake

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kinglake. The closest is Mount Beggary (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kinglake

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kinglake. The closest is Birch Cottage (18 km); the best-known is Tarrawarra (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Kinglake

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kinglake
  2. 1 km Telfers Gap Falls · waterfall, Shire of Nillumbik
  3. 1 km Fairy Falls · waterfall, Shire of Nillumbik
  4. 9 km Kinglake National Park · national park, Shire of Murrindindi
  5. 26 km Sugarloaf Reservoir · reservoir, Shire of Nillumbik
  6. 13 km Tarrawarra · heritage site, Shire of Yarra Ranges
  7. 20 km Back to Kinglake

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How to reach Kinglake

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    Within 15 km of Kinglake

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kinglake by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches948Tarrawarra Abbey (21 km)
    Parks1640Fergusons Paddock (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1338Kinglake National Park (10 km)
    Waterfalls3234Telfers Gap Falls (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2029Mount Beggary (4 km)
    Forts & heritage720Birch Cottage (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs817Sugarloaf Reservoir (19 km)
    Other attractions012Royal Exhibition Building (55 km)
    Beaches & coast08Victoria Harbour (59 km)
    Museums16Islamic Museum of Australia (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15Umar Bin Al-Khattab Mosque (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Carlsen Gully Rapids (4 km)

    Kinglake: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kinglake?

    Kinglake National Park (national park, about 10 km), Sugarloaf Reservoir (reservoir, about 19 km), Tarrawarra (heritage site, about 20 km), Telfers Gap Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Fairy Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Toorourrong Reservoir (reservoir, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kinglake?

    108 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 16 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 32 waterfalls, 20 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Kinglake?

    Tarrawarra Abbey, about 21 km by road; St Petka's Macedonian Orthodox Church (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kinglake?

    Fergusons Paddock, about 21 km by road; Funfields (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kinglake?

    Kinglake National Park, about 10 km by road; Unnamed P0036 Private Nature Reserve (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kinglake?

    Start in Kinglake, visit Telfers Gap Falls, then Fairy Falls, then Kinglake National Park, then Sugarloaf Reservoir, then Tarrawarra, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kinglake?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Kinglake

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kinglake’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kinglake on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.