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Gisborne is a beautiful town in the Macedon Ranges, located about 54 kilometres (34 mi) northwest of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the largest town in the Macedon Ranges Shire. As of the 2016 census, the population of Gisborne was 10,445.

Living in Gisborne VIC Gisborne is widely famous for its country homesteads, restaurants and cafes. It's a peaceful, clean and green town ideal for those seeking a quiet lifestyle. Moreover, it is at an easy commuting distance from the city of Melbourne. Besides the school time rush, there is no traffic. The city houses healthcare centres and excellent educational institutes, all within a short drive. Gisborne is characterised by semi-rural neighbourhoods and public attractions like Macedon Regional Park and the Gardens of Tieve Tara, giving the most compelling reason to visit. The town reflects the outstanding beauty of nature to explore and has a residential area providing easy access to the shopping and transport facilities.

History of Gisborne VIC Dja Dja Wurrung and Wurundjeri Aboriginal people were the original occupants of Gisborne town who lived here for around 26,000 years. In fact, the Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrrung and Taungurung communities are still present in the Macedon Ranges area. On 24 March 1837, Europeans first settled the townsite, namely by George Hamilton (Australian police officer). John Aitken settled the southern area of Gisborne. In 1840, the Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Port Phillip District developed an outpost for his Border Police troopers to assist colonialists with suppressing Aboriginal resistance. The hotel Bush Inn was constructed near the barracks in the same year. The hotel was further renamed the Gisborne Hotel in honour of Henry Fyshe Gisborne. Ten days later, the hotel's name was renamed when Gisborne Post Office opened on 22 March 1850.