One of the best ways to spend a weekend in the Victorian Goldfields is to set up camp and settle in for weekend of gold detecting, panning or sluicing. We've put together this handy list of campground...
Are you looking to try your luck gold prospecting around Castlemaine? During the gold rush, thousands upon thousands of people rushed to this area (then known as the Mount Alexander Diggings) seeking ...
The areas around Inglewood and Wedderburn are famous for their history of massive gold discoveries, including the unforgettable Hand of Faith, and the region remains a popular destination for gold pro...
Are you looking to try your luck gold prospecting around Ballarat? The region is world famous for the huge alluvial gold nugget discoveries which continue to hit the news today! Ballarat and surrounds...
World-famous for the 1869 discovery of the Welcome Stranger gold nugget, the areas around Dunolly and Moliagul are a renowned destination for gold prospecting. Filled with old diggings, historic sites...
Maryborough is a popular destination for gold prospectors. Countless massive gold nuggets have been found throughout the region since the 1850s, with significant discoveries still being unearthed toda...
The Castlemaine region hosts a great collection of fantastic free campgrounds! Whether you're looking to explore historical sites, set up camp for a weekend of gold prospecting, or settle in at a scen...
Looking for awesome new swimming spots near Ballarat? We've got you covered! Check out this big list of our favourite local places to swim, you're sure to find inspiration for your next summer day out!
The Ballarat region hosts a huge collection of fantastic free campgrounds! Whether you're looking for a summer lake-side camp, a peaceful bushland setting, or a scenic spot by the river, you're sure t...
Looking for your next day trip from Melbourne? Explore the gorgeous waterfalls, remarkable landscapes, historical sites, and scenic views of the Victorian Goldfields. Take a look through the following...
The Bendigo region hosts a huge collection of fantastic free campgrounds, with many of them located very close to town in the Greater Bendigo National Park and along the gorgeous Campaspe River. This ...
Looking to escape the heat and discover your next summer camping destination? Check out the following list of great lake-side campgrounds in the Victorian Goldfields, where you can set up camp and set...
Looking for awesome new swimming spots around Bendigo? We've got you covered! Discover all the nearby places where you can relax in pretty rock pools, swim beneath waterfalls, jump into reservoirs, an...
This list of maps links to historical maps for various towns and regions throughout the Western Australian goldfields. These maps have been selected because they display useful information regarding t...
Crevicing is a method of extracting gold from any cracks or crevices in a river bed, and is an effective way of retrieving gold from a creek or river without having to process lots of gravel. The crac...
Looking to learn more about gold prospecting and how to find gold in Victoria? One of the best things you can do is connect with other gold prospectors, whether it's online or in person, and share gol...
The school holidays are upon us again! We've collected so many great places for swimming, camping, fishing, day trips, scenic drives, family barbecues, self guided tours, gold prospecting, and more, s...
One of the best ways to spend a weekend during summer is to pack your bags and head out on a lake or riverside camping trip! We've got some great campgrounds where you can swim throughout the Victoria...
Take a look through the following sections to find gold maps for prospecting in Victoria, including historical maps, state/national park maps, interactive online maps, and gold map books you can buy o...