Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Attractions
Strike Gold at Sovereign Hill. Pan for real gold, or venture underground on a mine tour. At night, witness the Blood on the Southern Cross sound and light spectacular.
Enjoy the unique experience of exploring a real gold mine at Central Deborah Gold Mine and catch gold fever! Tour the surface of the mine with its treasure of vintage mining machinery, pan for gold...
Surviving the gold rush era in Castlemaine, Buda Historic Home and Garden houses the significant collection of art works from the creative Leviny family. Dating back to 1861, Buda Historic Home and...
The Bendigo Joss House Temple is one of the few remaining buildings of its type in the country, a house of Chinese tradition and culture dating back to the gold rush era. Discover the stories behin...
just west of the city centre and adjacent to the Botanical Gardens, is a huge artificial lake developed for aquatic sports. Further afield Lake Burrumbeet, 23km northwest, is an excellent venue for...
The charming gardens at the Eureka Street Parklands with its swimming pool and reconstructed Stockade as well as The Diorama is part of the history of Australia's 1850's-1860's era. Relive the most...
An amazing reproduction of a medieval castle complete with all manner of displays and entertainments. Jousting, sword fighting on weekends and public holidays.
Nestled in a native bushland habitat comprising 16 acres of open parkland & lake. See kangaroos, wombats, Tasmanian devils, goannas, crocodiles, Australian birds & koalas.
The city's Chinese heritage is evident here, at the classical Chinese Gardens and the Joss House, an 1860's temple still used today for worship.
built in 1861, has an Italianate portico and houses an audiovisual display of life in the goldmining days.
Australia's oldest working pottery & museum surrounded by historic buildings & magnificent rose gardens. Watch a potter, try a wheel throwing lesson, explore the Interpretive Museum or relax in the...
An agricultural and mining town which has been given an "A" classification by the National Trust. Most of the public buildings in Maldon are well preserved and form a fascinating record of Australi...
The huge amount of gold discovered at Bendigo has also left an extravagant mark, making it the most splendid mid-19th century Victorian city in Australia. When you drive through the main street of ...
Australia's oldest Eisteddfodd competition, held during Aug/Sep/Oct with competitors travelling from all States of Australia. Callisthenics, bands, music, drama, dancing and the famous Sun Aria for...
Leading into the city is an unusual and imaginative war memorial; a fine arch floodlit by night and 22 kilometres of tree-lined avenues commemorating the men and women of Ballarat who served in the...