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Creswick information and attractions

Introduction:

Located just a short drive north of the city of Ballarat, Creswick is a historic former gold-mining town, surrounded by thick pine and eucalyptus plantations, and home to Melbourne University's School of Forestry.

Attractions within the town include the Creswick Museum which is located in the historical town hall building, and many reminders the town's rich gold mining history which include several buildings dating back to that era plus monuments and remnants from gold mines in the area.

Creswick offers a number of natural attractions and outdoor activities for visitors, including bushwalking and scenic drives through the extensive Creswick Regional Park, as well as a BBQ and picnic facilities at a number of lakes and attractive gardens close to the town centre. To the east of town is the Tangled Maze which contains hundreds of flowering plants.

 
Attractions:

Tangled Maze
Two large mazes constructed from hundreds of flowering plants, with cafe and picnic areas
Creswick Woollen Mills
Operating since 1947, this spinning and weaving mill is the last coloured woollen mill of its type in Australia and offers product sales as well as staging regular demonstrations and exhibitions
Anderson's Mill
Situated 12 kilometres north of Creswick at Smeaton, it consists of a restored bluestone building with an iron water wheel which operated as a flour mill from 1861 to 1959

Parks, gardens & trails:

Creswick Regional Park
Features several lakes, walking tracks, and native flora and fauna
Great Dividing Trail
The 92 km "Wallaby Track" section of this walking trail goes between Ballarat, Creswick and Daylesford

Festivals & events:

Creswick Forestry Fiesta
Held in the streets of Creswick, it includes a fun run, cycling, flower show, street parade, car show and live music
Anderson's Mill Festival
Held at Smeaton (12 kilometres from Creswick), this festival promotes the region with food, wine, music, art, crafts and heritage

Local tourist guides:

Visit Creswick
Explore all that Creswick has to offer including attractions, dining, events and accommodation
Walkabout - Creswick
A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

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