Smythesdale is a small town located 19 kilometres south-west of the large regional city of Ballarat.

Formerly a gold-mining township back in the Gold Rush days, the area around Smythesdale is surrounded by picturesque valleys and a number of wineries.

The town centre features the historic Court House Hotel, an antique shop, the old bluestone police station lock-up which was built in 1869, the old court house which is home to the Woady Yaloak Historical Society, and a few speciality shops. The nearby Woady Yaloak recreation facility includes a pavilion, sports oval and a skate park.

Relics of the town's gold-mining history can be found at the Jubilee Mine Historic Area, around 11 kilometres south of town on Jubilee Road. The Enfield State Park is close by, which also features old gold-mining remnants including deep mine shafts, and offers several walking tracks for visitors to enjoy the array of vegetation, particularly impressive during Spring when the wildflowers are out.

Computer Museum Open each weekend, this unique museum allows visitors to view and play selected arcade and video games from the past

	Ballarat - Skipton Rail Trail A 55 kilometre trail which goes through native grasslands, forest, farmland, historical gold mining sites and across a trestle bridge near Newtown
	Enfield State Park Located south of Smythesdale, this park is home to a large number of plant and animal species as well as many gold mining relics from the Gold Rush era

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