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Creswick

This historic gold-mining town is located 15km north of Ballarat, and contains some fine historic dwellings. Surrounded by pine plantations, Creswick is ideally positioned between the Goldfields and Spa Country.


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Creswick was the birthplace of former Australian Prime Minister, John Curtin and also was home to the artistic Lindsay family. Norman, the most famous member, was born here in 1879. Works by the Lindsays and T G Moyle are exhibited in Creswick Historical Museum, in the Town Hall on Albert St. Walking tour notes, detailing the town's historic buildings, and a booklet on the Buried Rivers of Gold Trail are available.

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Visitors can try gold panning in Slatey Creek, 4km east of the town. For something different, see the lifesize models at the World of Dinosaurs, 1.5km east off the Midland Hwy. Calembeen Park, a recreational area on the Midland Hwy, offers a caravan park, picnic area, BBQs, playground and a natural lake, safe for swimming.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Creswick. Retrieved July 06, 2009, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/vic/creswick. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: Goldfields

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Situated in Central Victoria, just over 100km NW of Melbourne, the Goldfields region is filled with opportunities for those wanting to experience the heady days of the gold-rush era. The rich history of the Goldfields and Victorian architecture is evident everywhere. more

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