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Go back to Victoria’s gold rush roots at Castlemaine Diggings where mining relics are scattered throughout the park.
From the remains of house sites and puddling machines to the gold mines and gullies that yielded up fortunes, Australia's first national heritage park harbours fascinating tales of a golden past and retains much of its gold-rush character.
Spring wildflowers, scenic drives, bushwalking, cycling, guided tours and gold fossicking are some of the highlights. Nearby Maldon Historic Reserve also protects many interesting relics from the gold era.
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria
Camping at Vaughan Springs provides easy access for regular sized caravans and a grassed tent area for those walking the Great Dividing Trail or those after a more basic camping experience. The popular site has a rich cultural history and natural beauty and camping offers the chance to enjoy an …
Discover how generations of miners won gold from the rich alluvial ground along Forest Creek. Pan for gold in the ancient riverbed that diggers once called 'The bank-till free to all'. See one of Victoria’s unique mining gems – a massive Ruston and Hornsby gas engine.
Spring Gully Junction Mine is the entry point for one of Victoria’s most intact collections of historic quartz mines. The area contains five mines, with well-preserved foundations and mullock heaps.
Fishing for trout, redfin, tench and blackfish is a popular activity along the Loddon River. A Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence is required unless the person is under 16 years of age or an old aged/disability benefits pensioner.
The Great Dividing Trail stretches along the top of the Great Dividing Range between Bendigo, Ballarat,Daylesford and Bacchus Marsh allowing walkers and tourists the time to savour central Victoria’s unique combination of gold rush heritage and its natural beauty. The Dry Diggings and Leanganook sections of the trail …
09 May 2012
Community groups recently joined forces with Parks Victoria to tackle invasive weeds and protect biodiversity in a Boneseed Blitz at You Yangs Regional Park. The Friends of the You Yangs organised the community working bee to help contain the spread of Boneseed in the park. Nicole Urbanski from the Friends …
October 2002
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