The Goldfields. Leave a little richer.
Discover the riches of the Goldfields. Visit some of Australia's best regional art galleries, uncover homegrown talents at local exhibits, or try some retail therapy at specialty shops across the region. Explore villages, indulge your taste buds with fresh food and boutique wines, then get active by hitting the bush trails on a mountain bike. Visit the Goldfields, and leave a little richer.
See the magnificent architecture, catch a vintage tram, or learn more about gold rush history at one of the region's landmark historic attractions.
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Discover fine cuisine, three great wine regions and a wide range of local produce, from handmade pies, gourmet cheese to small goods and trout farms.
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See fine regional galleries, learn about gold rush and Chinese history at local museums, or visit one of the oldest and grandest theatres in Victoria.
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Discover historic towns on foot, cycle around Lake Wendouree, fish for trout year-round, or see the region from the air in a helicopter or plane.
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Destinations
Discover the rich history and heritage of Ballarat and explore the site of the world's largest deposit of alluvial gold.
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Explore Victoria's golden heritage in elegant Bendigo, where 'boom town' architecture nestles among century-old gardens and established trees.
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Castlemaine's history is visible in its fine public buildings, ornate hotels and century-old shops selling everything from gourmet food to antiques.
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Visit Heathcote and discover a quaint town nestled in a picturesque bush setting at the foot of the McIvor Range.
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