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Anderson's Mill - Smeaton  

In a postcard setting on the banks of Birch's Creek at Smeaton, Anderson's Mill stands as a powerful reminder of an industry that flourished after the gold rush of the 1850's. Standing today much like it was over 100 years ago, the five-storey bluest ...

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Art Gallery of Ballarat - Ballarat  

The Art Gallery of Ballarat was established in 1884 and is the one of Australia's finest provincial art galleries. The gallery possesses the largest and most comprehensive collection of Australian art of all regional galleries. The original 189 ...

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Balgownie Estate - Maiden Gully  

Established in 1969 by local pharmacist and winemaking legend, Stuart Anderson, Balgownie Estate was the first boutique vineyard to be planted in the Bendigo district in more than 80 years. The 70's and 80's are often reminisced over by those th ...

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Ballarat Wildlife Park - Ballarat  

Children can experience close contact with koalas, wombats, kangaroos and even crocodiles. Ballarat Wildlife and Reptile Park houses a rich collection of Australian wildlife in 16 hectares of natural bushland. Guided tours run every day at 11 am ...

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Barwon Grange - Newtown  

Barwon Grange is an elegant intact brick home dating from Geelong's earliest residential settlement. It was built in 1855 and reflects the aspirations of middle class businessman Jonathan Porter O'Brien and his family who had emigrated from Liver ...

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Bendigo Art Gallery - Bendigo  

Bendigo Art Gallery, established in 1887, is one of the largest and oldest regional galleries in Australia. Bendigo Art Gallery has an extensive and varied collection, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, decorative arts, photography and wor ...

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Bendigo Ninesevensix - Bendigo  

Join chef Brad Ford aboard Bendigo ninesevensix a refurbished 1952 Melbourne SW6 tram donated to Bendigo in 1996 for conversion to a restaurant tram, which was completed in 1998. For eight years after its conversion, the tram ran dinner services ...

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Bendigo Pottery - Bendigo  

Established in 1858, Bendigo Pottery offers a unique visitor experience of both historic and modern ceramic production. Features at the pottery include: * Heritage listed wood fired kilns * Interpretive Museum featuring: * Theatret ...

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Bendigo Tramways Vintage 'Talking' Tram - Bendigo  

With the boom of the gold rush in Bendigo came a wave of development in the late 1800s. A substantial tram network was established to link the city. Today, there is still no better way to experience the sights of Bendigo than aboard the majestic ...

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Bendigo Winery Tours - Bendigo  

ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE: The all-inclusive package: * Two nights luxury accommodation ideally suited to three couples (larger groups negotiable) at delightful Lynnevale Estate winery featuring ensuite bedrooms,QS beds, central heat./air cond. ...

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Blackjack Vineyards - Harcourt  

"This winery was named after an American sailor who jumped ship during the Gold Rush of the 1850s and made his way to this part of the world. So much for the history lesson. The wines are much more interesting, anyway. Shiraz is ripe, sweet and jammy ...

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Blood on the Southern Cross - Ballarat  

The Eureka Stockade of 1854 was a defining moment in the development of democracy in Australia. Blood on the Southern Cross tells the dramatic story of the Eureka Uprising by Ballarat's miners against unjust and corrupt colonial rulers. The s ...

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Bress Wine, Cider & Produce - Harcourt  

Bress is a beautiful and idyllic biodynamic property, situated less than 80 minutes from Melbourne. * The property is home to mature vines and one of Australia's largest cider & apple orchards, producing acclaimed artisan crafted wines and ciders. ...

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Buda Historic Home & Garden - Castlemaine  

Buda Historic Home & Garden is one of the great heritage assets of the Goldfields region. Buda was built in 1861 and from 1863 was the home of noted silversmith Ernest Leviny and his family. Complete with the family's art and craft collections, furn ...

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Buda Historic Home and Garden - Castlemaine  

Enjoy the charm of Buda, an authentic house and garden surviving from the Gold rush era, tracing one creative family's history over 118 years. See how life was for the Leviny family from 1863 and enjoy the large garden full of old world plants. Th ...

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Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum - Castlemaine  

The Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum is renowned for its collection of Australian art and for its unique assembly of historical artefacts relating to the Mount Alexander goldfields district in Victoria. The gallery enjoys strong support ...

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Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park - Chewton  

The Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, stretching from north of Chewton, south through the Fryerstown and Vaughan Springs areas, encompasses an area of approximately 7,500 hectares. Most of the area is covered with regrowth box-ironbark for ...

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Central Deborah Gold Mine - Bendigo  

At Central Deborah Gold Mine you have the unique opportunity of exploring a real gold mine. Don a hard hat and miner's lamp to descend 61 metres underground on a spectacular Mine Experience Tour and be guided through the honeycomb of tunnels wher ...

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Creswick Regional Park - Creswick  

Things to Do St Georges Lake Popular with visitors and wildlife, St Georges Lake was once a mining dam used to supply water to the Creswick State Battery for crushing quartz. Today it is a popular summer base for water activities. There are free ...

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Dalwhinnie Wines - Moonambel  

"Dalwhinnie is one of Victoria's greatest wine estates, making wines that are regional highpoints. A little more isolated than most Pyrenees vineyards, Dalwhinnie nestles under the brow of a hill with lovely views of vineyard and ranges from the mode ...

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Discovery Science & Technology Centre - Bendigo  

At Australia's largest regional science centre you can explore over 100 fascinating hands-on exhibits. Experience zero gravity as you plummet down the southern hemisphere's tallest Vertical Slide, with a plummet of seven metres the Vertical Slide ...

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Eastern Peake - Coghills Creek  

"One of the two northern and warmer vineyards of the region growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in shallow basalt soils. Norm Latta is producing very stylish and classy wines, and honestly so - letting the strong regional qualities show through. Chardo ...

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Enfield State Park - Enfield  

Things to see and do Picnics Picnic facilities are available at the Surface Point picnic area and at Enfield picnic area. Remote Long Gully, which can be reached by vehicle or on foot from Surface Point, also has a picnic ground. You should b ...

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Flynns Wines & Heathcotean Bistro - Heathcote  

Greg & Natala Flynn established Flynns Wines with a focus to make individual and premium wines that reflect our vineyard, the vintage season and Heathcote region. Visit the winemakers at cellar door which is located in the winery and taste wines ...

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Golden Dragon Museum - Bendigo  

Since the goldfields in the 1850's to the present day, Chinese heritage has been an integral part of Bendigo's history. Opened in 1991, the Golden Dragon Museum aims to collect, preserve and care for materials of historical significance to the C ...

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Greater Bendigo National Park - Bendigo  

This park includes the former Whipstick and Kamarooka State Parks, One Tree Hill Regional Park, Mandurang State Forest and Sandhurst State Forest and spans 17 007 hectares. The park contains some of the highest quality Box-Ironbark forest in the Bend ...

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Heathcote Winery - Heathcote  

"Not many country towns can boast a winery in the main street, but at Heathcote it s a part of the scenery. Situated in the old "Thomas Craven Heathcote Stores" ca.1854, the cellar door has been revamped in the original Victorian style, and now h ...

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Heathcote-Graytown National Park - Heathcote  

The Heathcote-Graytown National Park includes some of the most significant environmental, cultural and recreational values in the largest remaining Box-Ironbark forest in Victoria. It supports sixteen threatened species including the crimson-spider o ...

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Joss House - Bendigo  

A visit to the Bendigo Joss House (house of Prayer) provides a glimpse into the Chinese culture and tradition. Significant as the only surviving building of its kind in regional Victoria, it continues to be used as a place of worship. One of Bend ...

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Kooyoora State Park - Kingower  

Things to see and do * The park offers opportunities for sightseeing, picnicking, walking, nature study and camping * The Summit Track climbs between boulders to the summit and Melville Caves Lookout * The Eastern Walking Circuit traverses an a ...

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La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre - Bendigo  

The La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre is a multi purpose contemporary visual arts facility. Located in the heart of Bendigo s arts precinct, it features two galleries, two sculpture courtyards, an auditorium and an artist in residence apartment ...

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Langanook Wines - Sutton Grange  

Langanook Syrah is a stunning Shiraz with an inviting aroma of white pepper and violets and an intense lenthy palate of plums, blackberries, mocha and dark chocolate. Langanook Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with some Merlot and Cabernet Franc and ...

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Maldon Historic Reserve - Maldon  

The reserve was established to protect relics from the gold mining era that gave birth to the township. The reserve contains large areas of regrowth box-ironbark forests and grassy woodland, which were extensively harvested for the gold mining and fa ...

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Mandurang Valley Wines - Mandurang  

"A hop, skip and jump south east of Bendigo, Mandurang Valley is a haven for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay lovers in an area otherwise dominated by the mighty Shiraz grape. Wes Vine's careful, thoughtful wine making lets the lovely fruit qualities of his ...

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Maryborough Highland Society - Maryborough  

With a proud Scottish tradition the Maryborough Highland Society was founded by Scottish settlers during the gold rush more than 147 years ago The Club which is essentially a bowling and social club serves a membership today of over 500 people. The H ...

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Michael Unwin Wines - Beaufort  

Michael Unwin Wines was established in Ararat, Victoria in 2000 by winemaker Michael Unwin and his business partner, Catherine Clark. The company incorporates its own label, as well as contract winemaking and consulting. Having relocated to Beauf ...

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Mount Alexander Regional Park - Harcourt  

Things to see and do Panoramic views can be obtained from lookouts at Lang's Lookout, Dog Rocks and Shepherd's Flat after scrambling over a few rocks. The West Ridge Walking Track of 4 kilometres links all the major lookouts and points of int ...

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Mount Avoca - Avoca  

Established: 1970 Wine Region: Pyrenees Winemaker: Matthew Barry Owners: Matthew & Lisa Barry Cellar Door: Manager - Leanne Etherton Open: Daily 10am-5pm except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Wines: Chardonnay, ...

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Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve - Clunes  

Magnificent views and a rich variety of spring wildflowers are 2 of the reserve's features. Things to see and do There are several picnic areas in the reserve and wood barbecues are provided at most of them. You can also camp for short stays ...

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Mount Beckworth Wines - Tourello  

"Mount Beckworth typifies the hard work and enthusiastic endeavour of many of this region's wineries. Paul Lesock's vineyard to Ballarat's north produces wines that are more than just flavoursome - the unwooded Chardonnay shows clean, fresh fruit and ...

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Mount Buangor State Park - Beaufort  

Mount Buangor State Park adjoins Mount Cole State Forest, 60 kilometres west of Ballarat. The 2400 hectare Park takes in varied eucalypt forest, creek flats, a waterfall, steep escarpments and Mount Buangor, the area's highest peak. There are picnic ...

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Mount Buninyong Winery - Scotsburn  

A small winery south of Ballarat, Mount Buninyong do not use any insecticides and the vineyard produces crisp, fresh and tight wines with plenty of character. * Open Daily 11amish - 6pmish. Mondays by appointment or chance! * Tastings & S ...

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Mount Langi Ghiran - Buangor  

Mount Langi Ghiran is, in many ways, the Shiraz of the region, if not of Australia: intense, textured, a little brooding, and so complex as to bring a smile to the face of the most hardened wine bore. Trevor Mast has worked wonders here over the ...

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Mt Coghill Vineyard - Coghills Creek  

Established: 1996 Wine Region: Ballarat Owners: Margaret and Ian Pym Open: 10am-5pm Saturday-Sunday ...

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Munari Wines - Heathcote  

"Turn off the busy Northern Highway and drive through a leafy glade to find this small winery. Situated right on the best Heathcote vineyard strip, it has a timeless feel emphasised by the simple, stone-floored, baltic pine tasting room, rustic homes ...

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Paddys Ranges State Park - Daisy Hill  

Paddys Ranges State Park is a great place to observe relics of the goldmining era. This park is well known for its wildflower displays and is home to more than 140 native birds, including the rare Painted Honeyeaters and Swift Parrots. Things to ...

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Passing Clouds - Kingower  

"The smiling, bearded face of Passing Clouds' jovial Graeme Leith is well-known in Victorian wine circles. He often presides over Passing Clouds' comfortable colonial style tasting room among the vines and trees. It's an oasis in the bush west of Ben ...

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Penny School Gallery - Maldon  

Situated in the picturesque and historical town of Maldon, the Penny School Gallery & Cafe is both an exhibition space and a Cafe serving fresh seasonal produce and fine regional wines. The Cafe is open 7 days a week with dinner served on Fridays, Sa ...

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Pondalowie Vineyards - Bridgewater On Loddon  

Pondalowie Vineyards is dedicated to producing handcrafted premium red wines. Drawing on their experiences in France, Portugal and Australia Dominic and Krystina Morris produce wines that exude the characters of the grape variety and the Bendigo regi ...

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Quoin Hill Vineyard - Waubra  

Quoin Hill Vineyard is a family run operation established in 1997, situated on 46 acres of volcanic soil at an elevation of 520 metres making it the highest and also the southern most vineyard in the Pyrenees Wine Region. The vineyard is located in Q ...

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editors picks

Explore Robe, South Australia

gfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more

Explore Hobart Tasmania with Max Walker

maxwalker | 2008-10-30 | Despite a life rich in experience, I am still, will always be … a slow talking Tasmanian, with the legacy of 5 broken noses from playing football. | read more

Is Melbourne the latte capital of Australia?

miekecasanova | 2008-09-23 | I have to accept that to start my day with a kick, I need that expresso coffee that Melbourne is famous for. | read more

The Mornington Peninsula (Vic)

mwheeler | 2008-08-13 | Mornington Peninsula (Vic) a kaleidoscope of activities only 60 minutes from Melbourne | read more

Cradle Mountain

naturalwanders | 2008-09-08 | One can fly into Launceston or Devonport, hire a car, and drive to the Cradle Mountain end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St.Clair National Park. | read more

Shark Bay World Heritage Region, Western Australia

naturalwanders | 2008-09-17 | Just past the Overlander Roadhouse is the turn-off for Shark Bay. Shark Bay is a World Heritage area, and the first place to stop is at Hamelin Pool to see the Stromatolites. | read more

Keswick Island, Whitsunday's

keswickisland | 2008-12-04 | Information & history about Keswick & neighbouring Islands in the Cumberland Group. | read more

Shelter from the rain

DaanSpijer | 2008-09-22 | An impending storm, an invitation to shelter in a guest-house and the unexpected consequences. | read more

Eumundi Market

Emma | 2008-09-05 | Eumundi Markets are in Southern Queensland (Sunshine Coast) and are a short drive from the popular tourist destinations; Noosa, and Maroochydore. | read more

Whale Watching in Hervey Bay near Fraser Island, Queensland

Kristy79 | 2008-09-02 | Whale Watching in the pristine waters of Hervey Bay with the magnificent backdrop of Fraser Island. | read more

 

 

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