Creswick - VIC

Creswick is a historic former gold-mining town, located between Ballarat and Daylesford.It attracts MTB riders from Geelong, Melbourne and Ballarat to the newly completed council managed 60km Djuwang Baring trail network. Free access, great signage and outstanding facilities such as hit showers, toilet, bike wash and ebike charging station are all free.The town offers cafes, pubs, excellent IGA and more.The town is surrounded by thick pine and eucalyptus plantations, many of which were first established when the Victorian School of Forestry opened in 1910.A number of historic buildings which serve as a reminder of the town's gold mining history line the streets of Creswick. There is the post office (built in 1862), former town hall (1876), former Bank of NSW (1861) and several other public buildings and churches. At the corner of Albert Street and Raglan Street is a bandstand which dates back to 1897.Creswick offers a number of natural attractions and outdoor activities for visitors, set within an attractive forested area. Enjoy bushwalking and scenic drives through the extensive Creswick Regional Park. Visit Calambeen Park which was the town's Chinese camp in the goldmining days and now features lakes which are suitable for fishing or swimming. Park Lake Botanical Reserve, located on the Midland Highway, is a 15 hectare park which was established in 1860 and features a lake, rotunda, established trees and recreational facilities.