Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Goldfields &
the Grampians
Why Go?
History, nature and culture combine spectacularly in Victoria's regional heart. For a brief
time in the mid-19th century, more than a third of the world's gold came out of Victoria
and, today, the spoils of all that precious metal can be seen in the grand regional cities of
Bendigo and Ballarat, and the charming towns of Castlemaine, Kyneton and Maldon. This
is a fantastic region for touring, with a range of contrasting landscapes, from pretty coun-
tryside and green forests, red earth and granite country, to farmland, orchards and wineries.
Further west, there's a different type of history to experience at the Grampians National
Park, one of Victoria's great natural wonders. Some 80% of Victoria's Aboriginal rock-art
sites are found here, and the majestic ranges are an adventurer's paradise, lording it over
the idyllic Wartook Valley and the towns of Halls Gap and Dunkeld.
When to Go
Easter
Join the dragon procession at the Bendigo Easter Festival.
Mar-May
Autumn colours, hiking and wine touring without the crowds.
