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The Creswick Motel offers spacious, comfortable and clean affordable accommodation located on the Midland Highway, opposite the Daylesford turn-off. The Creswick Motel is within walking distance to the main shopping area with cafes and the local pubs, swim in the lake just two minutes up the road, have a barbecue. The motel is within a five minute drive to the forest resort golf course or bring your camera and photograph the historic buildings. The 10 unit motel can sleep up to 30 guests, with four queen units containing a queen bed, three two bedroom family units with a queen bed and two single beds and three twin units containing a queen and single bed. All the motel's units include heating (not much need for cooling in Creswick), tea and coffee making facilities, crockery and cutlery, toaster, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, fridge and microwave. Stay and explore historic Creswick with its forest parks and lakes, magnificent buildings, relics from a golden past, clean fresh air, friendly people and just a short walk to the local for dinner.

Ballarat Cottage on Park is a fully renovated three bedroom house located in Park Street, Wendouree. The Cottage is in close proximity to the beautiful Lake Gardens precinct, the shops, Stockland Wendouree, the Wendouree train station and the Wendouree Performing Arts Centre. Just a short drive or bike ride to the heart of Ballarat, the Cottage is ideally located for a relaxing break. Featuring three spacious bedrooms with their own televisions. The main and second bedroom offer a king bed (or two king single beds). The third bedroom has one set of bunks. The master bedroom features an ensuite and walk in robe. There is also a second bathroom. A fully equipped modern kitchen provides the perfect space to prepare all your delicious meals, or you may choose to dine at one of Ballarat's many fabulous restaurants. The dining and lounge room area is the perfect spot for everyone to put their feet up at the end of the day. The cottage has a convenient and environmentally friendly European laundry with a clothes line, and is air conditioned and is centrally heated. The east facing outdoor deck is ideal for sitting out in the morning sun enjoying a barbecue breakfast....

Located in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields, Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, 80 minutes from Melbourne CBD, the RACV Goldfields Resort is a countryside retreat perfectly situated to soak up the region's history, arts, culture and outdoor activities. The resort offers a full range of facilities to accommodate members and guests travelling for both business and leisure including; a restaurant and bar, extensive meeting rooms and function rooms, tennis courts, gymnasium, heated outdoor swimming pool, spa and a Tony Cashmore designed 18-hole Championship golf course. Positioned between Daylesford and Ballarat, the resort is surrounded by attractions including Sovereign Hill, Creswick Woollen Mills, Tangled Maze, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat Wildlife Park, Kryal Castle, Goldfields Track, as well as the natural springs and day spas of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs and a range of local markets and festivals. RACV Resorts are perfect for a short break or a family getaway. They provide great service, and a wide variety of accommodation in Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania....

With many years experience in group accommodation and outdoor education, staff at Adekate Lodge Creswick are dedicated to providing groups with excellent service. Management and staff are on-site 24 hours to assist if required. Adekate Lodge Creswick is accredited by the Australian Camps Association. Staff are committed to providing the highest standard in camper safety and quality outdoor experiences. Accommodation is provided for up to 100 people. Three separate Lodges accommodate guests in rooms each sleeping around 6. A separate amenity block, together with teachers/leaders bathrooms provide excellent facilities. Other campsite features include: Magnificent bushland setting, separate recreation hall, historic chapel, tennis court, children’s playground, ropes course/initiative activities, sports oval, 4 meeting rooms, fully catered or self catering options. Adekate Lodge Creswick offers a wide range of activities both on site and in the surrounding area. Activity programs to enhance co operation, team work and personal development are our speciality. Expert instruction is available for specialised activities. Adekate Lodge Creswick staff can design and implement a program of activities to make your stay at Adekate one to remember. Whether it be orienteering, low ropes initiative activities, hut building, canoeing, climbing wall, campfires, bush cookery, archery, environmental tours or learning about the gold history Adekate Lodge Creswick has great staff and a great location.

Rossmore Cottage is situated in Creswick and only a short drive to Ballarat, Clunes and Daylesford. Restored for charm, romance, comfort and character the cottage has two bedrooms, one with queen bed from early this century, the other has twin beds. All beds have quality mattresses, electric blankets and doonas. Modern bathroom with heated towel rails and double spa. Cosy warmth with choice of wood heating, gas log fire or electric and air conditioning for summer. Pet friendly and fully fenced. Fully equipped kitchen complete with microwave oven. Basic breakfast provisions are provided for your first morning, which comprises of bread, milk, cereals, margarine and jams. The pantry is stocked with coffee, traditional and herbal teas and sugar. Pet friendly and a secure fence which offers safety for pets and children. Shops, restaurants, wineries, antique shops, bushwalks, playgrounds and a golf course are all nearby. Walking distance to shopping centre. Please contact Rossmore Cottage for more information....

Experience the newest luxury conference resort in Central Victoria, situated between Victoriaâ??s renowned Spa Country and the historic Goldfields. We have created the perfect balance between an elegant wilderness retreat, and an incredibly modern hotel. All of our 144 rooms and suites feature spa baths, LCD TVs, balconies, wireless broadband internet, working desks and so much more. The views of our beautiful surrounds are truly inspiring and will make you feel at one with nature. Our purpose-built conference centre features nine meeting rooms, three pre-function areas, three business centres, private dining rooms and countless outdoor function areas. All conference rooms feature natural light and incredible forest or fairway views. Complementing the hotel and meeting facilities are a range of sporting and leisure activities including our boutique day spa. Spa407 provides amazing views and an idyllic sanctuary to align the mind and body with the tranquil haven of its unique forest location. Specializing in individual treatments to meet the specific needs of each guest, the professional and highly trained staff offer ancient forms of massage together with traditional beauty therapies. Other Resort activities include gymnasium, swimming pool and spa, petanque, bird watching, bush-walking and mountain biking, all set around the Resortâ??s showpiece - an 18 hole par 72 championship golf course that has been designed by Robert Allenby and Tony Cashmore. The course is set amongst 150 acres of native bush land and runs 6300 metres with broad slopes, open greens and spectacular tree-lined fairways. Book your ultimate forest escape today.

American Creswick - Accommodation, Restaurant & Function Rooms. The American Creswick stands today as a unique link with Victoria?s gracious and colourful history. Providing a tradition of hospitality forged in the days off gold and glory while striving to always meet every request immediately, courteously and notably for over 150 years. Offering patrons a warm, friendly atmosphere with dining and functions in the Lindasay Room as well as delicious fare throughout the American. Enjoy fun and food at the bar, watching the races and footy or playing pool. Maybe you'd like to be outside in our relaxing garden or alfresco areas. With great food, fourteen beer and cider taps, eclectic wine list, good company and interesting spaces the American is a developing destination. Catering for the adventurer/traveller and offering beautiful accommodation with single, twin and double rooms available, ideally suited for small groups from four to ten. Come and enjoy the spirit, fun and History that is The American Creswick - 'The Heart of Creswick' since the 1850's....

Phoenix House is a centrally cooled and heated three bedroom two bathroom double storey town house in Lake Gardens Estate. The home is fully self-contained, has two televisions and is equipped with a well-appointed kitchen family area, separate dining, a spacious sitting room, and a separate laundry area. Bedrooms are all upstairs. Bedding configuration is two queen size beds and two single beds. There is a private courtyard area and security parking for two vehicles. Phoenix is quite central and within walking distance of Lake Wendouree, the botanical gardens, POW Memorial, paddle boats, tourist tram and tram museum, adventure playgrounds with restaurants and recreational areas a short stroll. Enjoy the fortnightly farmers market on the shores of Lake Wendouree held on the second and fourth Saturday. The property is also about 100 metres from a caf? and a children?s playground. Ballarat West railway station is within walking distance and the estate is serviced by a bus route. Ballarat's premier sporting facilities including the aquatic centre , hockey, archery, baseball and others are all within 900 metres of Phoenix House. Phoenix is non smoking and pets are not allowed....

Crompton Cottages 109 is a beautiful miners cottage, nestled in the prestigious and historic suburb of Soldiers Hill, a small distance from the centre of Ballarat. While enjoying the traditional cottage charisma, guests will be spoilt with modern features to ensure your stay is one to remember. The cottage has two bedrooms, each with queen size beds and a third room with beautiful antique desk and single bed. Outside quests will enjoy a large alfresco area with corner spa, outdoor setting and barbecue, all overlooking a beautiful cottage garden....

Have a great family fun day at The Tangled Maze. Get lost in the large and unusual botanical maze just bursting with flowers. Mystery trails, puzzles and plenty of space for kids to burn up that unspent energy. Try a challenging game of mini golf or enjoy a leisurely game of bocce, giant chess, quoits or naughts and crosses to keep those busy minds occupied. Rain hail or shine the whole family can have fun in the indoor activity centre on the synthetic ice rink or indoor ropes course. Getting lost is only half the fun at The Tangled Maze....

Travel back in time with the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Take a ride in one of the 100 year old trams which provided Ballarat's public transport until 1971. The journey covers almost one and a half kilometres of original line through the beautiful Botanical Gardens situated on the western shores of the tranquil Lake Wendouree. The journey takes about 20 minutes. The museum was formed to keep alive a tramway experience that has otherwise disappeared from the streets of Ballarat. It is run by one of a few purely volunteer groups in the world operating tramcars on a public road and over a section of original track. At the depot the story of the Ballarat trams and its people is told through photographs, historic films and tramway memorabilia. The tramcar fleet and workshop can also be inspected. Guided tours can be arranged. Souvenir items may be purchased. The collection includes Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1, dating from 1887 and two trams, under restoration, from the original Electric Supply Company of Victoria fleet. The running fleet includes nine tramcars which initially ran in Melbourne and arrived in Ballarat between 1930 and 1951, and four acquired directly from Melbourne by the Museum....

Gold and Relics Gold Prospecting Adventures cater for everybody, from those with little or no experience, to more experienced prospectors who are wanting to improve their technique and find more gold. Their guides are professional gold prospectors and each one of them has found a lot of gold. Some guides have found hundreds of ounces of gold. Gold and Relics Gold Prospecting Adventure Tours teach you what the professionals don?t want you to know. You will learn more in one day by taking a tour with Gold and Relics Adventure Tours than you would learn in ten years trying to do it alone. Many people find gold on these tours. Gold and Relics Gold Prospecting Adventure Tours had a participant on a Gold and Relics Adventure Tour find a nine ounce specimen nugget, with seven ounces of gold in it, worth well over $10,000. Two sisters found a 40 gram gold nugget and a 47 gram gold nugget last year. More recently, a 16 year old Colac boy found a two ounce gold nugget worth approximately $3000. With a little bit of luck, you too could join these success stories. Book in for a Gold Prospecting Adventure today....

The Creswick Theatre Company present a specially selected movie on the third Friday of each month at the Creswick Courthouse Theatre. You never know what you will see with a very eclectic range of movies on offer. Join a wonderful group of like-minded movie buffs. Enjoy tea or coffee and catch up for a chat during intervals. Join the Creswick Courthouse Theatre, Raglan Street, Creswick. Film starts at 7:30pm and there will be an interval where you are welcome to help yourself to tea or coffee. There is no entry fee however donations are appreciated....

165 On Bogong offers contemporary, stylish accommodation in a quite location. It is a three bedroom fully self contained unit backing on to Midlands Golf Course. The property is a five minute drive to Ballarat City, close to a supermarket and bakery. Wendouree Shopping Centre is about a 10 minute drive as is Lake Wendouree....

In this very special concert, the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra joins with the Ballarat Choral Society to celebrate the BSO's 30th Anniversary. The dramatic and emotionally moving program includes Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Conducted by Mark Shiell, the concert also features Lee Abrahmsen and Lotte Betts-Dean, Soprano, Tomas Dalton, Tenor and Nick Dinopoulos, Bass Baritone....

Lauriston Cottage is a comfortable, attractive and centrally located 1930s cottage with two queen size bedrooms, and a charming children's bedroom with a single and trundle bed. Situated in a quiet street only 15 minutes walk from the town centre, the cottage is close to Lydiard Street North, handy to public transport, and has off-street parking if required. The fully equipped kitchen is close to a large open eating area and French doors leading onto the back deck. With electric blankets and central heating throughout, the cottage also has a cosy sitting / television room with DVD and an optional PS2. The bathroom has been renovated while retaining the character of the house, with bath / shower, continuous-flow hot water, a separate toilet and a second water closet outside, off the back deck. Washing machine available. Walking distance to city, train station and Black Hill Lookout, the cottage is only one block from Lydiard Street. There are many interesting and lovely walks in the neighbourhood, and an excellent qualified massage therapist next door. The kitchen is well set up, with breakfast, tea, good coffee and some cooking supplies provided. All linen supplied. Two night minimum stays preferred; longer term bookings are available. Please enquire about rates for seven days or longer and discuss in advance of any special requests to ensure you are happy and comfortable....

Creswick Theatre Company prides itself on providing audiences with quality and value-for-money entertainment. They have provided opportunities for many actors and off-stage personnel, many of whom have moved on to bigger and better things. Anyone with an interest in theatre will be given an opportunity to become involved, regardless of experience. Assistance with set building, lighting, sound, costumes or other front of house or back stage roles are as important to Creswick Theatre Company as their performers. Creswick Theatre Company have introduced a monthly film night which is a nice way to catch up with other members and local film buffs....

Pipers By The Lake is proud to be one of western Victoria's leading restaurants and function centres. The location of Pipers is a stand out, with its position on the foreshore of Lake Wendouree. It is also directly across the road from the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, with its 40 hectares of lush gardens and lawns. The building itself sits as a grand pavilion nestled amongst century old trees and, from inside, the open-plan space leads out onto a deck immersed in the greenery of the foreshore. Pipers By The Lake takes great pride in the quality of food and refreshments that it serves, so please come in for a coffee or choose from the extensive breakfast and lunch menus. Fully licenced and open 7 days from 9am to 4 pm (4.30pm October to April). Breakfast is served 9 am to 11 am Lunch is served 11:30 am to 2:30 pm...

Ballarat Gardens in Spring is an annual event now in its ninth year, promoting and showcasing Ballarat and surrounds including the renowned Botanical Gardens. The program endeavors to educate, delight and enlighten local residents and visitors to Ballarat with a selection of private gardens opened over a weekend in spring. A highlight of the weekend is a Speaker?s Forum Luncheon featuring personality speakers in the horticultural, design and artistic fields attracts local, Melbourne, country and interstate guests. Ballarat is proud of its history, heritage, buildings and gardens and this event assists to highlight how important gardens and gardening is to the community as an activity for enjoyment, wellbeing and health....

Golden Nugget Discovery Tours conducts small group Ecotourism and Heritage tours of Western and Central Victoria, Australia. Its the ideal way for couples, small groups and individual travellers to experience the Goldfields region, the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians, Daylesford and Spa country, plus the Pyrenees wine region. Relive the history and heritage of the gold rush as you visit Ballarat and Bendigo. Explore the small towns of the goldfields, the wild nature of the parks, and the food and wine of the Goldfields. Walk with your Ecoguide along the Goldfields track to discover wild nature and gold rush relics. See the fantastic coastal scenery, from wide beaches to tall towering cliffs and rainforests of the Great Ocean Road. Walk in the tree tops of the giant mountain ash. Experience the wild nature of the Grampians with its wildflowers, kangaroos, emus, waterfalls, aboriginal rock art and wonderful views from the cliff tops. Discover Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and the surrounding Spa region. This region is famous for its mineral springs and spa's. The Pyrenees wine region makes some of the finest wines of the French Bordeaux variety. Lunch is included at the Warrenmang Vineyard resort or similar....

Creswick Woollen Mills? is the perfect destination for day-trippers, holiday makers and tour groups, both large and small. The mills? tourism experience, 'A Very Fine Yarn', showcases the journey of fibre; from manufacturing to the retail shelf. The exhibit gives a great insight into natural fibre, how luxurious fibres are processed and gives visitors a chance to see Australian manufacturing as it happens. As part of the journey an extensive, interactive experience allows the visitor to learn interesting and curious facts dating make to the mill?s creation. Visitors have the chance to meet the resident alpacas and purchase products made right at the mill. Come drop into some of the tourism stores in Creswick in Railway Parade, or Vincent Street, Daylesford. Exhibit open daily at 11:00am, 12-noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. There is ample free parking and easy access for coaches and caravans. To find out more please call, email or visit the website....

Discover the historic streetscapes of Creswick, a gold rush town set amid eucalyptus and pine forests just north of Ballarat in Victoria's Goldfields region. Originally inhabited by the Indigenous Dja Dja Wurrung people, Creswick grew rapidly during the gold rush years and was to become the birthplace of reforestation and home to the school of forestry in Victoria. Take a walk down the main street dotted with elegant and imposing gold rush-era buildings including the old Masonic Lodge, State Savings Bank (now an antique and gift shop), Creswick Library, Post Office and the Creswick Historical Museum. The Australian artist Norman Lindsay is one of Creswick's most famous exports. Visit the Magic Pudding Playground, based around the characters and events of Lindsay's The Magic Pudding book and a delight for kids and adults alike. View a permanent exhibition of Norman Lindsay's paintings at the Creswick Historical Museum, which also displays paintings from other family members and historic artworks relating to Creswick's past. Get outdoors and tour the Creswick Regional Park, which includes a 15-hectare koala park, trails through natural bushland, camp sites and picnic facilities. Follow the track around the shore of scenic St George Lake, home to waterbirds and the elusive platypus. Or, get yourself lost in the Tangled Maze, a garden maze grown from thousands of climbing plants. Looking for the greens? Play a round at the Robert Allenby-designed golf course at the Novotel Forest Resort or try out the Tony Cashmore-designed course at the RACV Goldfields Resort. Drop in a line at the Tuki Trout farm and have your catch cooked and served to you at the1850s sheep station turned country retreat. Creswick is 129 kilometres north-west of Melbourne or about 90 minutes by car on the Midland Highway....

Regional Victoria's largest flower festival, the Ballarat Begonia Festival, attracts more than 60,000 spectators annually. Held on the Victorian Labour Day long weekend this three day event has something for everyone. Flowers, celebrity gardeners, markets, entertainment, kids' activities and a community parade. Come along and join in the fun....

North Ballarat Sports Club extend a warm welcome to their members and guests. The North Ballarat Sports Club has been providing outstanding service to the regional community for the past two decades. The Club offers you first rate dining, entertainment and recreational facilities, ensuring your visit is a pleasurable and memorable one. If you have a need to conduct a birthday party, trade show, conference, sit down dinner or related event, then the North Ballarat Sports Club can cater for your needs. The North Ballarat Sports Club is one of the leading entertainment clubs in Ballarat, catering for all of your entertainment needs. With all the live Fox Sports action being televised in the Club, come up and grab a couch and watch your favourite sport in comfort. You are welcomed to access the full benefits of the Club experience by becoming a club member. Membership entitles you to a huge range of incentives and discounts. Speak to a friendly staff member for more information....

The Ballarat Turf Club racing at Sportsbet-Ballarat, boasts one of provincial Victoria's premier racetracks, hosting an average of 30 race meetings in any race season, the most conducted on any grass circuit in regional Victoria. The club boasts two grassed racing tracks and a Tier One training facility which accommodates over 300 horses each morning. The Ballarat Turf Club also features modern grandstand facilities and on-course member and visitor facilities, placing it at the forefront of the country racing industry. The Ballarat Turf Club's feature event is the Sportsbet.com.au Ballarat Cup. It is the concluding feature event of the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival. The club's other feature meetings include the Petrogas Gold Nugget Race Day, Ladies Day, Total Tools Tradies Day and Porter Plant Cup Day....

Gateway Lifestyle Ballarat Holiday Park is located in historical Ballarat, gateway to the Goldfields of Victoria. Whether you are a family looking for a fun-filled holiday destination, a couple who love the freedom of caravanning or an adventure traveller chasing a touch of luxury, you will just love what is on offer. The park is dog friendly for a caravan or a tent site, although not with cabin bookings. Gateway Lifestyle Ballarat Holiday Park's reputation is built on providing a complete holiday experience that is truly memorable. A fun, friendly, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with a choice of accommodation, caravan and camping sites and facilities. Centrally located in Ballarat, the caravan and holiday park is set on six acres of beautifully landscaped grounds only two and a half kilometres from the City Centre and an easy one and a half hours drive from Melbourne. Facilities include an outdoor pool, jumping pillow, tennis court, indoor spa, playground, Kids Club (Victorian school holidays), 18 hole mini golf course, centrally heated amenities and much more....

ballaratprimavera offers luxury accommodation nestled in a one-and-a-half acre secluded garden only eight minutes by car to the centre of Ballarat. The whole house can be rented or rooms can be rented singly. The house accommodates two people per room and eight in total. There are four spacious bedrooms, all with lovely garden views and each with an ensuite, with one built for disabled guests. The house is spacious and built of rammed earth with in floor heating and air conditioning. There are several common areas in the house, all allowing privacy and seclusion: a large sitting room area with an enclosed French fireplace, a central courtyard and a large north-facing patio. There is a large kitchen with Miele appliances and a ten seat oak table and a fully equipped laundry. Complimentary high-speed wireless internet is available throughout, as well as gym equipment, indoor heated swimming pool and artificial grass tennis court. Secure off street parking is available inside the property. A continental basket breakfast is provided. The owners have studied and can converse in Italian and French....