What to do in Goldfields

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Goldfields Attractions

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Places of interest in Goldfields

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Goldfields attractions

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Number of things to do	15
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Ballarat: Wildlife Park Entry Ticket: £22
Top 5 things to do	Ballarat: Wildlife Park Entry Ticket Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne Discover Bendigo Guided Tour with Great Stupa and Cathedral Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour
Half-day tours	Discover Bendigo Guided Tour with Great Stupa and Cathedral Historic Bendigo City Walking Tour Ballarat: City Tales Guided Walking Tour + Coffee Cammino di Hepburn (Hepburn Walking Tour) at 5pm each Friday Ballarat City Tales Walking Tour
With kids	Ballarat: Wildlife Park Entry Ticket Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour Sovereign Hill, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne Skydeck Bus Tour Historic Bendigo City Walking Tour

What to do in Goldfields

Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill

Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.

Bendigo Art Gallery

Go on a journey through two centuries of art as you explore the galleries of one of Australia’s oldest regional galleries and its sleek contemporary wing.

Daylesford which includes a lake or waterhole

Lake Daylesford

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Daylesford during your travels in Daylesford. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

Lake Wendouree

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wendouree during your travels in Ballarat. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture

Ballarat Town Hall

Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.

Convent Gallery

Come to this central Victorian exhibit space to admire its eclectic mix of artwork, see its heritage architectural features, browse its sculpture garden and relax in its café.

The cafe at Lavandula Swiss-Italian Lavender Farm near Hepburn Springs, Victoria takes the humble 'Ploughman's Lunch' to the next level. Plenty of other delicious choices on the menu too. All appear to be home-made.

Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm

Explore the great outdoors at Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm, a lovely green space in Shepherds Flat. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

Bendigo Racecourse

You can take time to visit Bendigo Racecourse during your travels to Bendigo. Take in the acclaimed art galleries in this relaxing area.

Ballarat Base Hospital

If Ballarat Base Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ballarat.

Explore areas of Goldfields

One person dragon from the Bendigo Easter Parade

Bendigo Central

While visiting Bendigo Central, you might make a stop by sights like Post Office Gallery and Bendigo Art Gallery.

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Ballarat Central

While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall.

Lake Wendouree

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lake Wendouree. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wendouree or Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Ballarat East

Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.

Wendouree

While visiting Wendouree, you might make a stop by sights like Eureka Stadium and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.

Golden Point (Ballarat)

Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

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