Clunes

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 Victoria's First Gold Town

Clunes, one of the most original and intact gold towns in Australia, is nestled in a scenic valley 25 minutes north of Ballarat. The discovery of gold in the area in 1851 signalled the beginning of the gold rush in Victoria, and in its heyday Clunes was the fifth largest town in the colony.

Today, Clunes is a charming village, home to artists, authors, historians and photographers and known for an intriguing range of accommodation, cafés, galleries, wineries and shops offering antiques and collectibles.

          For information on nearby historic gold town visit the Talbot website