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Mitchell Harris Wines, Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Goldfields makers
Stay close, go further
Stay close, go further with the Goldfields region's makers, growers and creators and discover the places that inspire them.
Tour Sovereign Hill via horse-drawn carriage
Sovereign Hill
History & heritage
Strike it rich with a day out in 1850s Ballarat and pan for gold, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and relive the Eureka Rebellion with sound and light.
The Mill Castlemaine celebrating history and heritage
The Mill Castlemaine
Markets
The Mill Castlemaine is a creative hub for foodies, art admirers and seekers of the collectable and curious.Located opposite the Botanical Gardens, the...
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Architecture & design
Explore this historic 1860s temple, constructed with local brick, and learn the stories of the Chinese migrants who came to Bendigo in search of gold.
Her Majesty's Ballarat
Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat
Performing arts
Soak up old-world elegance in this beautifully renovated grand 1875 theatre, with top-notch drama, dance and music performances throughout the year.
Dry Diggings, The Goldfields Track, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
The Goldfields Track
Great trails
Walk or ride this 200-kilometre trail that connects Ballarat and Bendigo via the scenic villages of Castlemaine, Hepburn, Daylesford and Creswick.
Buda Historic Home
Buda Historic Home & Garden
Museums
While away an afternoon exploring the historic villa and enchanting gardens established by prominent silversmith Ernest Leviny in the 1860s.
Chancery Lane during Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival
Chancery Lane
Shopping & fashion
An eclectic mix of food, fashion and art has awakened one of Bendigo’s most endearing laneways.This little charmer was once known as Dispensary Lane in...

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Discover the legacy of Victoria's gold rush, visible everywhere, from the tree-lined boulevards and botanic gardens to the architecture, artistic communities and charming towns. Catch major exhibitions at some of Australia's best regional galleries, dine out at award-winning restaurants, sample regional wines at cellar doors, and hit the trails at nearby lakes, national parks and nature reserves.

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Heathcote tour with group of women cheers wine on a picnic
Rambling Wine Tours
Tour operator
Ramble beyond the beaten track with a bespoke tour of Heathcote's pristine wine region or explore the scenic Nagambie Lakes/ Strathbogie Ranges, Bendigo...
Town Hall at night
Ballarat Town Hall Tours
Tour operator
Ballarat Town Hall is opening its doors to guided tours!Visitors to the city will now have an opportunity to hear about the secrets and stories of the...
Sturt Street, historic buildings along the self guided tour
Hidden Lanes
Tour operator
Hidden Lanes creates slow travel self guided tours in the Ballarat region. Join the first Hidden Lanes self guided tour - an inspiring and carefully curated...
Avenue of Honour
Go2000 Sightseeing
Tour operator
Go2000 Sightseeing have resumed operations following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.Current tours include the Ballarat 90 Minute History Tour, Dr...
Bendigo Town Hall Tours
Bendigo Town Hall Tour
Tour operator
Immerse yourself in the rich stories of a golden past and explore stunning heritage architecture fashioned in a time when Bendigo was the richest city...
Sandhurst_Gaol_Tour
Sandhurst Gaol Tour
Tour operator
**Please note that the Sandhurst Gaol Tour is currently unavailable due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gift vouchers for future tours can still be purchased...

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Bendigo Art Gallery, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Art galleries
Maldon streetscape, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Gold rush stories
Yarrowee River Trail, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Tracks and trails

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SpringFest Ballarat - Market Sunday
Markets & vintage
27 Nov 2022
Visit Ballarat’s famous annual Springtime event. Plans for SpringFest 2022 are underway. Ambassadors Tim Bone and Julia Zass (and their little apprentices)...
Djaara Lights in Bendigo
Djaara Lights
Community
Until 29 Oct 2023
Experience the six seasons by Troy Firebrace and Drew Berick, with one of Bendigo's most unique and cultural activation experiences.Djaara Lights aims...
Festival marquees and blue sky
Heathcote Wine & Food Festival
Festivals
01 - 02 Oct 2022
Heathcote Wine and Food Festival is an icon on the Australian wine calendar – running annually for more than 16 years over two glorious Spring days in...
Connect at the Starlight Festival
Bendigo Yoga Festival
Lifestyle
29 - 30 Oct 2022
Invoke peace and clarity with an entire weekend of Yoga at the 2022 Bendigo Yoga Festival. Immerse yourself with unlimited yoga and mindfulness every...
Heathcote Wine and Food Festival
Heathcote Wine and Food Festival
Festivals
01 - 02 Oct 2022
Where else can you taste Heathcote wines from over 40 producers, as well as regional foods and produce in one central location over one great weekend...
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Destinations

Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Ballarat
Destinations
Victoria's largest inland city, Ballarat is a thriving hub of contemporary arts, events and food and wine, with a fascinating heritage backdrop.
Soldiers Memorial, Bendigo, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Bendigo
Destinations
Experience the contrasts of gold-rush history, top-notch galleries and modern cuisine in Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Castlemaine, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Castlemaine
Destinations
Explore bustling Castlemaine, renowned for its rich gold rush history, eclectic arts scene, cafe culture and great food.
Maldon streetscape, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Maldon
Destinations
Take the time to enjoy a wander down an historic streetscape in Maldon, Australia's first 'notable town' as proclaimed by the National Trust in 1966.
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