Milton, South Coast

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On the corner of Croobyar Road and Princes Highway are the Colleen English Candlemaker's Cottage and the Angel Rose Restaurant, both considered important to the town's heritage.

Along Church Street is the Gothic-style Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul, constructed in 1860.

Most of the town's historic public buildings are concentrated along Wason Street. These structures include the post office, the police station, the courthouse, and the old town hall, all built during the later part of 19th century and bear witness to the town's subsequent growth and entry into modern times.

At the northern part of Milton, visitors will come to the Times Past bed and beakfast establishment that used to be a homestead constructed in 1890.

Along Thomas Street is the still operational public school building built in 1878.

On Wolseley Street is another religious structure, the Uniting Church manse that was completed in 1875.

Visitors shouldn't end the historic walk without a visit to the houses built by early settlers named Cambage. The 'Pine View' was built in the 1890s for Prosper Cambage and his wife. An older structure, the 'Applegarth,' is located further down the lane and was commissioned for Prosper's father, John. According to local legend, the latter structure is reportedly haunted by John's son, Henry.

The town also offers other attractions besides those of the architectural kind. The Gzone Flower Farm, located along Evans Lane, allows visitors to witness first hand the operations of a working flower farm and purchase its plant products.

For those interested in pottery, two destinations await them. The Nulladolla Pottery Group, on Princes Highway, features products made by local potters. On the other hand, the Yatte Yattah Pottery exhibits works made solely by resident potter Kees Staps. The establishment is located on Egans Lane and is a good source for souvenirs to take home.

Milton hosts several events in a year, when locals and visitors converge to celebrate community life. There's the Settler's Fair held every October with arts and crafts exhibits, parade, folk dancing, flea market, and fun run. During Easter, the town celebrates its Scarecrow Festival, when locals make scarecrows to display in front of homes and buildings. These scarecrows are then auctioned off.

Rest and relaxation in natural surroundings can be achieved through a visit to the nearby Lake Conjola. This particular attraction provides beautiful, serene ambience especially when visited during off-season.