Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Art galleries

Discover the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australia's oldest regional gallery, with an exceptional collection of Australian art and changing exhibitions.

Art galleries

Bendigo Art Gallery

Stop by the Bendigo Art Gallery and see works by contemporary Australian artists including Patricia Piccinini, Tracey Moffatt and Bill Henson.

Architecture & design

Bendigo Joss House Temple

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.

Art galleries

Bendigo Pottery

Established in 1858, Bendigo Pottery offers a unique visitor experience of both historic and modern ceramic production.Bendigo Pottery has quality ceramic...

History & heritage

Bendigo Tramways Vintage Talking Tram

Sit back, relax and let the tram do all the talking as you journey through the past 150 years aboard a majestic Vintage 'Talking' Tram.

Museums

Buda Historic Home & Garden

While away an afternoon exploring the historic villa and enchanting gardens established by prominent silversmith Ernest Leviny in the 1860s.

Gold rush history

Central Deborah Gold Mine

Gear up in overalls, a miner's hat and lamp and head into underground tunnels in search of gold in a key mine from Bendigo's 19th century gold rush.

Shopping

Chancery Lane

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...

Museums

Golden Dragon Museum

Experience a living history of Bendigo's Chinese population and explore exhibitions featuring artefacts dating as far back as the Shang Dynasty.

Performing arts

Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat

Soak up old-world elegance in this beautifully renovated grand 1875 theatre, with top-notch drama, dance and music performances throughout the year.

Gold rush history

Sovereign Hill

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.

Great trails

The Goldfields Track

Walk or ride this 200-kilometre trail that connects Ballarat and Bendigo via the scenic villages of Castlemaine, Hepburn, Daylesford and Creswick.

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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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Tour operator

Hops n Grapes Tours

Hops n Grapes tours will take you on a personalised tour of the best boutique wineries, breweries and distilleries in the Pyrenees or Grampians wine regions,...

Tour operator

UnWined The Pyrenees

UnWined The Pyrenees is the only tour company that solely looks after the fantastic wineries of the Pyrenees Wine Region in Central Victoria.Covering all...

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Go2000 Sightseeing

Go2000 Sightseeing have resumed operations following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.Current tours include the Ballarat 90 Minute History Tour, Dr...

Bendigo Art Gallery, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

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Tracks and trails

Gardens & agriculture

Ballarat Begonia Festival

06 - 28 Mar 2021

The Ballarat Begonia Festival has a long and rich history, beginning in 1953 and has now become an innovative garden-based horticultural festival that...

Exhibitions

Spherophyte - public art installation

Until 05 Mar 2021

Spherophyte is a kinetic sculpture created to be simultaneously mesmerising and energetic, contemplative and euphoric and above all to generate a sense...

Festivals

Pyrenees Unearthed Wine and Food Festival

17 Apr 2021

The Pyrenees Grapegrowers and Winemakers are overjoyed to welcome visitors back to the Pyrenees Wine Region to celebrate the return of the Pyrenees Unearthed...

Community

Summer in the Parks

Until 27 Mar 2021

The 2021 Summer in the Parks Program features many free or low-cost events and activities during the months of January, February and March.Thanks to City...

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Exhibitions

Mutual Realities: Finding common ground in uncertain times

Until 18 Apr 2021

While working alone suits many artists, who appreciate the space and distance, others crave social interaction and stimulus. Eight local Ballarat artists...

Theatre & performing arts

Castlemaine State Festival

19 Mar - 04 Apr 2021

Experience Castlemaine at festival time. Revel in the best of local and international music and theatre, dance, circus and everything in between.

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Exhibitions

David Frazer: Another night on earth

Until 07 Mar 2021

Castlemaine artist David Frazer is renowned for fine wood engravings and linocuts which explore the frailties and intricacies of the human condition. His...

Art & exhibitions

Castlemaine Fringe Festival

19 Mar - 04 Apr 2021

Castlemaine Fringe Festival 2021 - in true Fringe fashion, promotes and celebrates art, artists, and artistic experiences, and provides interesting and...

Dining

The Buninyong Progressive Dinner ‘Botanicals’

18 Mar 2021

To celebrate the Ballarat Begonia Festival blooming citywide, Buninyong will host a progressive dinner showcasing botanicals and the food, and the beauty...

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Destinations

Ballarat

Victoria's largest inland city, Ballarat is a thriving hub of contemporary arts, events and food and wine, with a fascinating heritage backdrop.

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Bendigo

Enjoy contemporary cuisine in historic buildings, admire modern art in venues new and old, and explore the city's history at museums and gardens.

Destinations

Castlemaine

Explore bustling Castlemaine, renowned for its rich gold rush history, eclectic arts scene, cafe culture and great food.

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Maldon

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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Food & wine

Ballarat wine region

Ballarat's cool climate is ideally suited to producing top quality sparkling, chardonnay and pinot noir.

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Food & wine

Local produce

Discover the rich and varied harvest of Central Victoria. Catch your own trout, sample traditional game meats, or buy freshly-picked apples and pears.

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Food & wine

Restaurants and cafes

Find a wide variety of eating establishments making the most of the fine local produce in the Goldfields region.

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Food & wine

Breweries

Victorian countryside and inner-city breweries prove that there's a lot more to Aussie beer with a burgeoning hand-craft and artisan beer scene.

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