Creswick
Quick facts
- Population approximately 2,300
- 129 kilometres north-west of Melbourne
- Bluestone buildings
- Birthplace of wartime Prime Minister John Curtin and noted artist Norman Lindsay
- Prior to European settlement the area was occupied by the Wemba-Wemba Aborigines.
Surrounded by a pine plantation, Creswick’s broad, elegant main street is dotted with historic churches and fine public buildings that point to its golden heritage. Creswick was home to a number of notable Australians, including the artist Norman Lindsay and former Prime Minister John Curtin, and is a convenient and scenic location for the many natural and historic attractions nearby.
Activities and attractions
- Visit the Creswick Historical Museum’s permanent exhibition of Norman Lindsay paintings as well as historic artworks relating to Creswick's past
- Tour the Creswick Regional Park, which includes a 15-hectare koala park, trails through natural bushland, camp sites and picnic facilities
- Follow the track around the shore of scenic St George Lake, home to waterbirds and the elusive platypus
- Catch your own trout at Tuki Trout farm, and have it served up to you in the award-winning restaurant
- Find yourself at the Tangled Maze, or play a game of mini golf
- Visit Springmount Pottery and Gallery for a fine collection of locally made pottery and jewellery.
Major events
- Creswick Forestry Festa – October
How to get there
Creswick is approximately 90 minutes from Melbourne on the Midland Highway.








