Timboon is a small rural town about a 20 minute drive from Peterborough, in 2021 it had a population of 1,250. Apart from a supermarket, chemist and some delightful small shops and cafes, Timboon has a community health centre, small hospital and schools.
This Kookaburra is a resident of Timboon. He sits in the trees above the town, laughing at the busyness below, his good humour lifts everyone's spirits.
Timboon - Gourmet Trail
For the tourist, Timboon is on the Gourmet Food Trail.
In Timboon you will find:
- Timboon Fine Icecream
11am - 5pm
Great selection of icecream flavours made with the best dairy products. - Timboon Railway Shed Distillery
10am - 4.30pm
Suberb whiskey and liquors are made here. In the winter months the cafe may be closed. - Berry World and the Berry Good Thai Restaurant
Tues to Sun 10am - 10pm
In season, from 10am - 4.30pm, you can pick your own: strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. In the evening the dine on Thai food. - Bouchiers Timboon Butchers
Wed, Thurs, Fri 9am - 5.30pm; Sat 9am - 1pm
Is there anything better than a country butcher? Fine meats available here.
On the Peterborough Timboon Road, visit:
- Shultz's Organic Creamery and Cafe
10am - 4pm
organic milk, yoghurt, cream and cheese. Tasty titbits, cakes and coffee or tea. Yum!
On the Timboon Colac Road experience:
- Dairylicious Farm Fudge
Summer: 10am - 5pm; winter: 11am - 5pm (closed Tuesdays)
Fudge, cakes, coffee and tea.
On the Timboon Terang Road enjoy:
- Keayang Maar Vineyard
11am - 5pm Wed to Sun (by appointment other times)
There are munchies to be had with a glass of wine for the passengers.