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Ultimate school holiday guide for the Victorian Goldfields

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, ...
Updated 22/09/2025 in Things to do
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A tour of tragedy in the Victorian Goldfields

Explore Victoria's dark goldfields past! Murders, mine disasters, lost children & tragic graves still remembered today.
Updated 22/09/2025 in Places
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Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigations

The following list of ghost tours in Victoria will give you a night you'll never forget, so grab a friend and head out for an evening of gruesome history, tales and terrors!
Updated 22/09/2025 in Things to do
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Outdoor Adventures in the Victorian Goldfields

Looking for outdoor adventures to make your summer holidays memorable? The Victorian Goldfields region offers a treasure trove of experiences just waiting to be explored. Head out on a camping tri...
Updated 26/12/2024 in Things to do
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Sovereign Hill Attractions

Looking to see what Sovereign Hill attractions you can explore on your visit to Ballarat, Victoria? This extensive guide has got you covered. Visit Sovereign Hill in Ballarat and discover what life...
Updated 08/04/2024 in Things to do
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Visit Woods Point, Victoria

The picturesque old gold mining town of Woods Point is an absolute treasure of a destination, tucked away in Victoria's remote High Country. Popular for trail bike riders, four wheel drive enthusi...
Updated 06/04/2024 in Places
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A look back in time at the Chalks No 1 gold mine

Here in the Central Goldfields, the landscape is filled with the impressive remnants of deep lead mines which operated here long ago. Have you ever wondered what it would have looked like undergro...
Updated 11/03/2024 in Gold
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Visit Dunolly, Victoria

Dunolly is located in the heart of Victoria's Golden Triangle and is a brilliant destination for gold prospectors, history buffs, cyclists and bushwalkers. Spend a weekend exploring the gorgeous herit...
Updated 02/02/2024 in Places
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We Found A Uranium Mine in the Victorian Goldfields!

The Victorian Goldfields region is well known for its incredible gold mining history - massive nuggets, rich quartz reefs, and buried riverbeds full of gold. But did you know that we had our very own ...
Updated 28/12/2023 in History
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Trentham Falls Visitors Guide

One of Victoria's most spectacular waterfalls, Trentham Falls is an absolute must-see when visiting the Daylesford and Trentham region. One of many beautiful waterfalls throughout the area, Trenth...
Updated 09/04/2023 in Places
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Would you have what it takes back in the Victorian Gold Rush?

Ever wonder if you'd have what it takes to try your luck on the goldfields back in the 19th century? This entertaining, but honest advice, was published by the Geelong Advertiser in September of 1...
Updated 20/02/2023 in Gold
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Grave diggers found GOLD while digging a grave in the Ballaarat Old Cemetery

A sensational discovery was made in a grave at the Ballarat Old Cemetery in 1907, where a quartz vein filled with a dazzling display of gold was unearthed while digging the grave of mining investor, M...
Updated 11/02/2023 in Gold
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Stamp battery ruins and remnants in the Victorian Goldfields

In this article we're going to take a look at one of my favourite historical features left behind from Victoria's busy gold mining era - Stamp Battery foundations.
Updated 20/01/2023 in Gold
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Ultimate swimming guide for the Victorian Goldfields

Looking for your new favourite place to take a dip this summer? There are plenty of fantastic swimming spots throughout the Victorian Goldfields! Swim beneath waterfalls, relax in rockpools, head ...
Updated 10/01/2023 in Things to do
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Melbourne's Notorious Canvas Town

In the early 1850s, the dazzling news of Victoria's gold rush had drawn thousands upon thousands of prospective diggers across the world. Every heart was filled with hope, but after a long and diff...
Updated 09/01/2023 in History
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Best swimming spots near Daylesford

Looking for awesome new swimming spots near Daylesford? 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!
Updated 27/12/2022 in Places
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How to find old gold locations using Google Earth

Today I'm going to quickly show you and talk about some of the many different remnants that are left over from Victoria's busy mining days, including what they are, how they appear from above, and wha...
Updated 01/12/2022 in Gold
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