The Goldfields

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Californians were not alone in their eagerness to acquire gold. The discovery of the precious metal in Central Victoria in the 1850's sparked the world's biggest alluvial gold rush and a boom in population and building.


	Photos courtesy of Victoria Tourism



	Victorian Goldfields Railway Castlemaine - Maldon




	Panning for gold remains a popular pastime at the Castlemaine diggings.


As in California, the Chinese brought their culture to Victoria and contributed to the success of the mines.


	Golden Dragon Museum Bendigo



		*Avoca Races*



	Chinese Joss House Bendigo

After soaking up the history of the area, drive through the beautiful and varied countryside, perhaps trying your luck at the races or hang gliding for the more adventurous. Pamper yourself at one of the areas many spas and if you become just too relaxed try an overnight stay at a working sheep farm, where you can roll up your sleeves and become a jackaroo or a jillaroo for a day!

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Shamrock Hotel Bendigo

The region's major cities, Ballarat and Bendigo, speak of the immense wealth of the era in their opulent architecture, while modern-day wine bars, restaurants and boutique hotels reflect today's sophistication. (To learn more about Ballarat, click on the "Ballarat" button at the top of the page.)

Fern Tree Falls Mt. Buangor

Pyrenees Shire