Looking for something new and exciting to do with the family? Take a look through this ultimate list of family-friendly things to do in the Victorian Goldfields! Featuring a wide range of local activities and attractions, this list is sure to inspire your next adventure.
Camping
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Ghost tours
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Aradale Lunatic Asylum, Ararat VIC
Go Karts
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Ballarat
Bendigo
Gold prospecting
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Indoor play centres
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Inflatable World, Ballarat VIC
Ballarat
Bendigo
Daylesford
Kyneton
Maryborough
laser tag
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Ballarat
Bendigo
Mine tours
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Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo VIC
Ballarat
Bendigo
Maldon
Castlemaine
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings (self guided tour)
Mini golf
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Gold Rush Mini Golf, Ballarat VIC
Ballarat
Bendigo
Daylesford
Maryborough
Museums
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Kryal Castle Dungeon and Torture Museum, Leigh Creek VIC
Ararat
Ballarat
Bendigo
Castlemaine
Clunes
Creswick
Daylesford
Dunolly
Inglewood
Maldon
Maryborough
paddlesteamer cruise
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Golden City Paddlesteamer Cruise, Ballarat VIC
Ballarat
Paintballing
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Paintball Games, Ballan VIC
Ballan
Bendigo
Playgrounds
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Lions Club Park, Avoca VIC
water splash parks
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Long Gully Splash Park, Bendigo VIC
Ballarat
Bendigo
wildlife parks and animal experiences
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Ballarat Wildlife Park, Ballarat VIC
Ballarat
Full Flight Birds of Prey Centre (private bookings only)
Bendigo
Clunes
Daylesford
Redbank