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The Goldfields

The Goldfields, Victoria

Just between Murray and the Grampians of Victoria lies the Goldfields region. True to its name, Goldfields pays homage to golden smiles and golden culture of its people. Victoria earned the rich reputation when gold deposits where unearthed in the land area now called the Goldfields. Read more...

But that was many years ago long before the region is boasting with so much legacy to reckon with, a century and half to more exact.

The Goldfields is geographically the central region of Victoria and has a relative humid temperature all through the year which makes it a great place for travel and learning. The main cities of the Goldfields region are Bendigo, Ballarat, Maldon, Casltemaine and Dunolly. And each of these cities has its own unique stories to tell and amazing destinations to accommodate your well-travelled spirit. Goldfields are teeming with historic buildings that speak a lot about its ancestral beginnings. Victorian inspired streetscapes are tourist spots in Bendigo and Ballarat that homes to five stars hotel and commercial establishments where you can frolic in your shopping skills. Visit their quaint shops and cottages for local artifacts and trinkets that are worth your money's buy. Miners' lounges are in chain in destinations like Maldon, Castlemaine, and Dunnoly.

The history of gold discovery in the Goldfields region are relived and understood in destinations such as Sovereign Hill, Eureka Center and Central Deborah Gold Mine. These fascinating institutions treat you to an experience of the historical gold miners' life in Victoria. For those who would relish a trip to Australia's rich historical past, then don't miss a visit to Sovereign Hill where you can relieve the ways the gold miners' lived and searched for gold. These museums have very accommodating and learned ushers and shopkeepers that will answer your fancy about the gold rush time.

After that fun-filled experience, treat yourself to a hefty meal or a hearty drink in the Goldfields region local cafes and street side restaurants and bars. You can just get lucky enough because you can actually try a sip of Goldfields local wines for free. That also goes the same with locally grown fruits such as olives and apples and many more fresh produce from the farm.

If that is not enough, then stock your artistic skills and aesthetic stick knowledge a visit to the many art galleries in Goldfields. European paintings are shown and sold at Ballarat Fine Art Gallery and Bendigo Art Gallery. Amazing collections from budding local artists and popular maestros are just close proximity away. While are small but inspiring amazing art galleries in the region, your spirit will be mesmerized with the sight of the actual Eureka Flag at the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery and other 10th century art collection in the Bendigo Gallery.

As you can see, theres much to see and do in the Goldfields region. To explore this destination to the fullest, book Goldfields Tours & Attractions from Cheap Holiday Accommodation prior to your visit. The Pyrenees Wine Tour, Steam Train Experience For Two, Underground Goldmine Adventure Tour and the Steam Train Driver Experience are just a few of the fantastic tours you can experience on your next visit to Victoria's Goldfields.

If nature is more your thing, nature tripping to botanical parks and gardens are also one of the many attractions in Goldfields. Take your pick between the Ballarat Botanical Garden that features an exquisite 40 hectares parklands that reaches to Lake Wendouree popular for its yearly begonia flower show that comes along with amazing sculpture conservatory or the dainty Rosalind Parkland that has an open air fernery and waterfalls that are complemented by a watchtower that gives you ticket to the breathtaking views of the entire region.

A trip to the Goldfields is pretty much like a trip to yesterday's gold rush civilization. Nostalgic as it may seem, but walking through the cozy streets makes leisure and learning at the same time, a truly worthy experience. Experience all the wonders of The Goldfields with Goldfields accommodation available at Cheap Holiday Accommodation.

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Avoca, The Goldfields

Avoca

Avoca is a town located within the Goldfileds region of Victoria in Australia. It lies on the banks of the Avoca River and was named after a river in Scotland.

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Ballarat, The Goldfields

Ballarat

Ballarat is a city located in the central part of Victoria in Australia. Situated along the banks of the Yarrowee River, it is one of the largest inland cities of the state. The place-name was a corruption of an Aboriginal word that means ... Read More..

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Bendigo, The Goldfields

Bendigo

Bendigo is a city located in the central part of Victoria, Australia in the Goldfields region. It was named after William 'Abednego' Thompson, a boxer during the later part of the ... Read More..

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Castlemaine, The Goldfields

Castlemaine

Castlemaine is a city within the Goldfields region of Victoria, located on the central part of the state. It is one of the cities of the area that was established during the gold rush ... Read More..

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Golden Square, The Goldfields

Golden Square

Golden Square is a suburb of Bendigo, a city located in the central part of Victoria in Austraia. The suburb's significance to the history of the city is primarily due to the ... Read More..

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Heathcote, The Goldfields

Heathcote

Heathcote is a town located in the Goldfields region of Victoria, Australia. It is also situated on the foot of Mount Ida and is considered the center of a progressive wine ... Read More..

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