The Victorian Goldfields: Australia’s Gold Rush History
Discover the Victorian Goldfields, where gold rush tales come alive. Visit Bendigo, Ballarat, and heritage sites full of Australia’s rich history and charm. The Victorian Goldfields lie roughly between Ballarat, Rushworth, Wedderburn and Stawell. If you’re keen to dive into Australia’s rich gold mining history visiting The Victorian Goldfields is a top-notch way to spend a few days. Located in central Victoria this region is packed with old mining towns and historic buildings. It has some of the best preserved sites from the 1850s gold rush. Back in the day, people flocked here from all over the world, hoping to strike it rich. While the gold may be harder to come by now the stories and relics left behind are pure gold for anyone curious about Australia’s past. Whether you’re wandering the streets of Ballarat and Bendigo or panning for gold yourself. The Goldfields bring history to life in a way that’s hands on, interesting, and fun.