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Goldfields Victoria The Victorian Goldfields includes the towns of Bendigo, Ballarat and surrounds. Uncover the history, arts and culture of the region.

Two hours drive from Melbourne, the Victorian Goldfields first come into view as a landscape of majestic Victorian buildings, constructed during the height of the Gold Rush during the 1850s and 60s. This region was once Victoria's wealthiest, attracting Australians and Chinese in their quest for the precious metal, gold. Today, the region is home to a vibrant, thriving community with a rich herita

ge and legacy. Behind the ornate façades and historic streetscapes lie vibrant, contemporary restaurants, cafes and bars, charming boutiques, and for the avid treasure-hunter, antiques and treasures from the past. Some of regional Victoria’s best art galleries can be found here (Art Gallery of Bendigo, Art Gallery of Ballarat), along with historic letterpress makers, book binders, leather crafters and other resurging artisans of fading crafts. This is a region that will surprise, intrigue and charm, be your fancy cabaret, burlesque, beer & cider fests, vintage, rockabilly, antique bikes & cars, road cycling, gold fossicking, antique bargain hunting and more. For more information on Ballarat and Bendigo visit www.visitballarat.com.au and www.bendigotourism.com.

A stylish 24 hours in Bendigo, planned by the masters at Vogue: http://ow.ly/Aw6iZ
20/08/2014

A stylish 24 hours in Bendigo, planned by the masters at Vogue: http://ow.ly/Aw6iZ

Abound with arts crowds and artisans, cafe-bars and boutiques, the Goldfields is moving to a new groove. To uncover the ...
17/08/2014

Abound with arts crowds and artisans, cafe-bars and boutiques, the Goldfields is moving to a new groove. To uncover the eclectic experiences, click the link below.

Exploring the diverse Gippsland coast

Buttons galore at Castlemaine's Habadash! Where's your favourite place in the region for a vintage find?
15/08/2014

Buttons galore at Castlemaine's Habadash! Where's your favourite place in the region for a vintage find?

13/08/2014
What are your top picks for a wholesome dining experience in the Goldfields? Bryce's Bistrot at London House offers a se...
12/08/2014

What are your top picks for a wholesome dining experience in the Goldfields? Bryce's Bistrot at London House offers a seasonal menu, using fresh local produce.

Uncover the sights, sounds, and flavours of Bendigo with Bendigo On The Hop on August 16. The festival will celebrate Be...
11/08/2014

Uncover the sights, sounds, and flavours of Bendigo with Bendigo On The Hop on August 16. The festival will celebrate Bendigo’s heritage, its spectacular venues and Bendigo Beer’s commitment to establish the city as the craft beer capital of regional Australia. Featuring some of the finest craft beer from some of Australia’s best breweries, head to the website for more info: http://ow.ly/zz7O0

SATURDAY 16 August, 11am - 6pm 10 Venues, 18 Breweries, 36 Rare or Unique Beers Purchase Tickets Here. Bendigo On The Hop is an event celebrating...

How did you spend your Sunday in the Goldfields? We soaked up some tranquility in Talbot.
10/08/2014

How did you spend your Sunday in the Goldfields? We soaked up some tranquility in Talbot.

In Bendigo this weekend? Uncover culinary trails with the town's new wine and food app.
08/08/2014

In Bendigo this weekend? Uncover culinary trails with the town's new wine and food app.

Discover the culinary trails and food and wine secrets of Bendigo and surrounds with the new Bendigo Region Food and Wine Fossicking app.

This weekend is your last chance to enter with our winner drawn on Monday!
08/08/2014

This weekend is your last chance to enter with our winner drawn on Monday!

Want to win a night at the new boutique hotel from Art Series Hotel Group, The Schaller Studio? How about a night’s accommodation plus tickets to the Bendigo Art Gallery, a bottle of wine and late checkout? We have one ‘Stay and See’ package from The Schaller Studio to give away. Simply like our page and share this post!

Talbot Farmers' Market is officially on the map as one of 'Victoria's Best Farmers' Market! Whose attending this month?
08/08/2014

Talbot Farmers' Market is officially on the map as one of 'Victoria's Best Farmers' Market! Whose attending this month?

Chasing an exhilarating challenge? Make the Goldfields Track your next feat.
07/08/2014

Chasing an exhilarating challenge? Make the Goldfields Track your next feat.

Castlemaine, a former gold rush town in the midst of a boom in creativity with plenty to see & do and eat & drink. What ...
06/08/2014

Castlemaine, a former gold rush town in the midst of a boom in creativity with plenty to see & do and eat & drink. What are your top picks in Castemaine? Click the link to read Time Out Melbourne's.

A former gold rush town is now in the midst of a boom in creativity

Who can guess where we are today?
05/08/2014

Who can guess where we are today?

Want to win a night at the new boutique hotel from Art Series Hotel Group, The Schaller Studio? How about a night’s acco...
04/08/2014

Want to win a night at the new boutique hotel from Art Series Hotel Group, The Schaller Studio? How about a night’s accommodation plus tickets to the Bendigo Art Gallery, a bottle of wine and late checkout? We have one ‘Stay and See’ package from The Schaller Studio to give away. Simply like our page and share this post!

Uncover the sights, sounds, and flavours of Bendigo with Bendigo On The Hop on August 16. The festival will celebrate Be...
03/08/2014

Uncover the sights, sounds, and flavours of Bendigo with Bendigo On The Hop on August 16. The festival will celebrate Bendigo’s heritage, its spectacular venues and Bendigo Beer’s commitment to establish the city as the craft beer capital of regional Australia. Featuring some of the finest craft beer from some of Australia’s best breweries, head to the website for more info: http://ow.ly/zz7O0

In Ballarat this weekend? Take a trip to the Wildlife Park and visit this adorable little character http://ow.ly/zPa1y
01/08/2014

In Ballarat this weekend? Take a trip to the Wildlife Park and visit this adorable little character http://ow.ly/zPa1y

Who's ready for the opening of tomorrow's Body Beautiful exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery?
01/08/2014

Who's ready for the opening of tomorrow's Body Beautiful exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery?

Established in 1887, Bendigo Art Gallery is one of the oldest and largest regional galleries in Australia.

Bendigo Writers Festival, an annual three-day festival for readers and writers is on again this August, 8 - 10. The fest...
31/07/2014

Bendigo Writers Festival, an annual three-day festival for readers and writers is on again this August, 8 - 10. The festival will see 100 writers in over 50 sessions. More details: http://www.bendigowritersfestival.com.au/

Bendigo Writers Festival 2014.August 8,9 & 10.Book your tickets Now! Festival. It’s a word we take very seriously, in our light-hearted way.Bendigo...

How mouthwatering does this spead look at Bendigo's Goldmines Hotel? Voted in the Top Ten Beer Gardens of Australia,  He...
30/07/2014

How mouthwatering does this spead look at Bendigo's Goldmines Hotel? Voted in the Top Ten Beer Gardens of Australia, Head to their website to find out about their Game Of Thrones Dinner, Saturday 2 August: http://ow.ly/zz7aL

Have you ever visited an antique bush gallery? Situated close to Maryborough, Possum Gully Fine Arts is an interesting m...
29/07/2014

Have you ever visited an antique bush gallery? Situated close to Maryborough, Possum Gully Fine Arts is an interesting mud brick structure set in a beautiful garden, forming a natural background for its array of garden sculptures. The gallery is also the home of many and varied native bird species! http://ow.ly/zz6vZ

Today has been an appy day, with the launch of the Bendigo Region Food & Wine Fossicking app. The app is collaboration b...
28/07/2014

Today has been an appy day, with the launch of the Bendigo Region Food & Wine Fossicking app. The app is collaboration between the City of Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander, Central Goldfields and Loddon shires. Covering tantalising food and wine experiences, the app is sure to satisfy the appetite of visitors, and locals in the Bendigo region. Download the app here: http://www.bendigoregionfoodandwine.com/app/user/

In search of some rare crockery? Rewind Ballarat stocks an array of lush antiques for the collector, or these seeking a ...
27/07/2014

In search of some rare crockery? Rewind Ballarat stocks an array of lush antiques for the collector, or these seeking a vintage feel in their home: http://ow.ly/zz60X

Keen runners and avid adventure seekers are in for a treat this winter as the scenic Goldfields Track in central Victori...
25/07/2014

Keen runners and avid adventure seekers are in for a treat this winter as the scenic Goldfields Track in central Victoria plays host to The Ultra Life Goldfields Track Series: http://ow.ly/zz5MT

If you’re passionate about fresh, local produce or just interested in tasting delicious food on a regular basis, the Bal...
25/07/2014

If you’re passionate about fresh, local produce or just interested in tasting delicious food on a regular basis, the Ballarat Fresh Produce Market is definitely worth noting on your monthly calendar of places to visit. This market is held on the 1st Saturday of every month with stallholders selling the freshest seasonal produce available!

Ballarat’s newest Farmers’ Market is definitely worth noting on your monthly calendar of places to visit. It is held on the 1st Saturday of every...

Maryborough's spectacular historic railway station with its grand architecture and onsite antique store is a sight not t...
24/07/2014

Maryborough's spectacular historic railway station with its grand architecture and onsite antique store is a sight not to be missed.

Who caught a glimpse of this crochet covered tram in Bendigo over the weekend? The tram was decorated as part of the She...
23/07/2014

Who caught a glimpse of this crochet covered tram in Bendigo over the weekend? The tram was decorated as part of the Sheep and Wool Show and will remain dressed in wool for a number of weeks. To take a peek, visit the Bendigo Tramways Depot and Workshop. http://www.bendigotramways.com/

Did anyone catch Patrick on the Today Show this morning? The 'wombassador' was ranked third in the world's 'greatest cit...
22/07/2014

Did anyone catch Patrick on the Today Show this morning? The 'wombassador' was ranked third in the world's 'greatest city mascots'.

Patrick the Wombat has leapt back into the spotlight, with a CNN article naming him as one of the world's 'eight greatest city mascots'.

Patrick the Wombat, a resident at Ballarat Wildlife Park has created quite a stir in local, national and international n...
22/07/2014

Patrick the Wombat, a resident at Ballarat Wildlife Park has created quite a stir in local, national and international news after being crowned by CNN's travel section as one of the world's 'eight greatest city mascots'

Patrick the Wombat has leapt back into the spotlight, with a CNN article naming him as one of the world's 'eight greatest city mascots'.

22/07/2014

It's baby alpaca season at the Creswick Woollen Mills and this cria is just three weeks old!

The mill is the last coloured woollen spinning mill of its kind in Australia, designing and manufacturing since 1947. And its new tour, ‘A Very Fine Yarn’, means you can now go on the journey of fibre all the way from the Alpaca to the shop shelf.

If you’re after some knitted bargains, check out the newly expanded knitwear store for an expansive selection of natural-fibre fashion and be sure to feed the alpacas at 11am and 2pm daily!

Open 7 days, 9am-5pm at Railway Parade, Creswick. http://www.creswickwool.com/

Photo by Tim Carrafa from News Corp.

Gorgeous shots taken at the Bendigo Conservatory by Iron Chef Shellie. Visit Iron Chef Shellie's blog for more great ima...
18/07/2014

Gorgeous shots taken at the Bendigo Conservatory by Iron Chef Shellie. Visit Iron Chef Shellie's blog for more great images: http://ow.ly/ycWqR

What's the most intriguing dish you've ever made? Sign up to one of Catfish Thai's cooking classes and learn from the ma...
17/07/2014

What's the most intriguing dish you've ever made? Sign up to one of Catfish Thai's cooking classes and learn from the master's of the region.

If you are after fine dining in the Victorian Goldfields, look no further than Masons of Bendigo. Who has been to Masons...
17/07/2014

If you are after fine dining in the Victorian Goldfields, look no further than Masons of Bendigo. Who has been to Masons and what was your favorite item on the menu? Their Goat Ci**rs are simply divine!

Sunday 20 July and 3 August, Black Cat Truffles are hosting a one-day cooking class with well-known chef Peter Ford. Hun...
16/07/2014

Sunday 20 July and 3 August, Black Cat Truffles are hosting a one-day cooking class with well-known chef Peter Ford. Hunt for the elusive truffle with truffle dog Ella then learn how to cook simple dishes and get the most out of your truffles – all set in the picturesque country surrounds. You won’t leave hungry! For more info: www.blackcattruffles.com.au

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