Goldfields
The discovery of gold in Victoria's central region over 150 years ago has left a rich and lasting legacy of grand hotels and public buildings along the main streets of Ballarat and Bendigo, historic gardens and homesteads, and quaint shopfronts and miners cottages in townships such as Maldon, Castlemaine and Stawell.
Learn about gold rush history at one of the region's historic attractions. Sovereign Hill, The Eureka Centre and the Central Deborah Gold Mine all offer a fascinating insight into life above and below the ground during the 1850s and 1860s.
The Eureka Centre describes the nation's only armed rebellion, the 1854 Eureka Rebellion, and The Golden Dragon Museum is a colourful record of Bendigo's enduring Chinese heritage and home to Sun Loong, the world's longest Imperial Dragon.
Take a break from exploring The Goldfields at a stylish local cafe or restaurant. Famous for it's traditional pies, the region is home to renowned bakeries and pie shops. Local restaurants make the most of the fine local produce of the region, and you can sample the local wines, olives, apples and more direct from the farm gate or cellar door.
The region offers a variety of activities. Visit historic botanic gardens, or see superb collections of local and European painting at two of Australia's best regional galleries, the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery and Bendigo Art Gallery.
Featured Mid West Activities and Tours
Become a vigneron without investing a million dollars! When you adopt a vine you really get to feel the romance of the vines. Experience first hand the annual cycle of the vine through the 4 seasons...
This Course will enable you to skydive solo. This means having noone attached to you. You jump from the plane, you feel the rush and you pull the rip cord. This style of experience over 2 days will ce...
This tour includes Horses, Wine & Beer Tour in Regional Victoria at its finest. Meet horses and kangaroos at ”˜Living Legends', a traditional homestead that is home to our favorite retired racehors...
Today you'll step back in time to the era of the Victorian gold rush. First you'll head out over the West Gate Bridge, en route to the beautiful town of Ballarat. Sit back and relax with entertainment...
Our one day beginners Glass Slumping workshop is a great introduction into the world of Kiln forming which is commonly known as Fusing and Slumping. Glass Slumping is the cutting and heating of gla...
If you are a creative person then you will love our Two Day Glass Mask Workshop. Set over two days you will learn the art of Kilnforming and slumping and will have your own mask to take home. The M...
More Mid West Tours
Destinations within Mid West
| Goldfields | ||
| Spa Country | ||
| Daylesford | ||
| Other Mid West Destinations | ||
| Ballarat | Bendigo | Castlemaine |
| SHARE with |  |
 |
