Walking and cycling – Goldfields
The Goldfields is home to an abundance of walking and cycling trails taking in tranquil native forest, stunning vistas, picturesque villages and the region’s history and heritage. Below is a selection of some of the best trails in the region. For more information and other walking and cycling ideas contact the local Visitor Information Centres.
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The Goldfields Track is a superb 210 kilometre walking and cycling trail that connects the towns of Ballarat and Bendigo via scenic villages such as, Castlemaine, Hepburn, Daylesford and Creswick.
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Follow a scenic path that winds around the edge of one of country Victoria's best-known lakes. Picturesque Lake Wendouree offers visitors a little history and a lot of recreation.
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Historic gold mining relics, trestle bridges and seasonal wildflowers are highlights of this trail through scenic pastoral country and native bushland betweeen Ballarat and Skipton.
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Cycle this fascinating trail that links quiet bushland with a heritage city and discover wildflowers, abundant wildlife, heritage buildings and relics of the gold rush.
Sections also make excellent walks.
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Cycle the route of an old railway line taking in the sights, sounds and scents of the Australian bush and take the time to explore grand buildings and authentic gold mining relics in and around Bendigo.
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