If you’re looking for an action-packed weekend away with the kids this school holidays, why not plan a trip to the Kinglake National Park, just under 40 minutes from Peppercorn Hill.
Lying on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range, Kinglake National Park offers scenic walks, thrilling mountain bike trails and picnics – all against the backdrop of panoramic views of the city, Port Phillip Bay, the Yarra Valley and across to the You Yangs.
Residents and motorists of Donnybrook, Kalkallo, and surrounding communities are invited to participate in shaping the future of Donnybrook Road through an online public consultation open until Sunday, 13 July 2025.
Founded in 1983, Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) is an Australia-wide community based, crime prevention organisation which aims to reduce localised crime and make our neighbourhoods safer.
Over 40 years down the track, thanks to the efforts of tens of thousands of volunteers working in partnership with their local police, NHW has grown to become one our most effective crime prevention programs, successfully helping to reduce the risk of crime and violence in the community by encouraging people to look out for each other and report suspicious activity.
Great bike rides in and around Donnybrook and Melbourne’s North.
Sunny days and cooler temperatures make for perfect cycling weather.
And when it comes to bike rides, Peppercorn Hill residents are spoilt for choice, with nearly 25kms of bike and walking trails around the estate. Added to this, Melbourne’s north is also home to some truly magnificent riding tracks and trails, including mountain bike trails and shared pathways.
Peppercorn Hill’s annual Easter Egg Hunt just keeps getting bigger and better!
A fun-filled event for the whole family, the Easter Egg Hunt has become one of the most keenly anticipated social highlights within the local community since its introduction in 2022.
This year’s event held on Sunday. 13th April attracted our highest ever attendance of more than 1,850 people, which was an amazing turnout. Thank you to everyone who made it such a success.
The City of Whittlesea.
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In Victoria, there are 79 councils representing more than 7 million people. Each one is essentially an area-based, representative government with a legislative and electoral mandate to manage local issues and plan for the needs of the local community.
Warmer days are the perfect time to indulge in a little retail therapy. And luckily, with plenty of great shopping precincts to choose from, all within easy reach of Peppercorn Hill, residents don't have to travel far from the estate to get a great retail fix.
