CRESWICK
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CRESWICK
Located on the Midlands Highway, a scenic fifteen minutes drive north
from Ballarat, is the picturesque and historic township of Creswick.
It is difficult to imagine that during the goldrush of the 1850's this
peaceful, unpretentious township had a bustling population in excess of
25,000 eager to make their fortune. Today the remains of that era are
evident all around Creswick offering visitors a rich and varied experience
of one of Australia's first gold mining districts.
One reputable and fine achievement of Creswick has been the pioneering
of landcare and, in 1910, the establishment of the" School of
Forestry " - now a part of the University of Melbourne .
Creswick today is small but bustling, self sufficient rural town
possessing convenience, natural beauty, art & culture.
 EXPLORE the natural & indigenous history, Land Care trails,
signed walking tracks, springfed lakes and creeks to fish, swim, and
picnic by.
ABSORB the atmosphere of our vineyards , eating houses, country pubs,
sporting venues, secluded rural retreats and pure fresh air.
INDULGE in the art, craft, specialty plant nurseries, gardens, amateur
theatre, festivals, interesting tourist attractions and luxury
accommodation.
ENJOY country hospitality graced by natural and beautiful scenery
and the quiet country life of our town & neighbouring communities.
Creswick is a short drive from the mineral springs of Daylesford, the
wineries of the Pyrenees, and the historic town of Clunes, where gold was
first discovered in Victoria.
 For more information:
Creswick Visitor Information Centre, 1 Raglan St.,
Creswick
(near the Bandstand) Ph. 5345-1114
Open daily except Wednesdays. 11am – 3pm.
Infolink Computer Centre, 1 Raglan St., Creswick Ph.
5345-1114,
Fax 5345-8273
Broadband internet and most computer services available
Open weekdays except Wed. 12noon - 6pm. Saturdays 10am – 1pm.
To view a map of Creswick -
Click Here
(this is a pdf document)
To view a list of markets
and dates in and around Creswick
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Click Here
Photos courtesy of Di
Thomas (Ph: 5333 1100) & Heath
Worsley Imagery (Ph:0407
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American Hotel, 90 Albert Street, CRESWICK. 3363 Phone: (03) 5345
2510
Established in the 1850's, The American Hotel is centrally located and
has a long association with the town's rich history including operating
as a Cobb and Co Station. We offer our patrons a warm and friendly
atmosphere with accommodation, fine dining and functions in the 'Lindsay
Room' as well as courtyard dining and our delicious fare in the Bistro.
Calembeen Lake Caravan Park ,
12 Cushing Ave, CRESWICK. Phone: (03) 5345 2411
Peaceful, tranquil setting beside Lake Calembeen. Just a short stroll on
a picturesque walking track will take you to fishing, swimming or just
beautiful bush surrounds.
Grand Mercure
Forest Resort Apartments,
Midland Highway, CRESWICK. 3363.
Phone: (03) 5345
2526
Luxury 4.5 star, 2 story self contained Apartments nestled on the
picturesque Creswick Golf Course. Only 15 mins from Ballarat and 20 from
Daylesford the Apartments offer a unique getaway at an affordable price.
Each 2 bedroom Apartment 2 LCD televisions, contain double person spas
in all rooms along LCD screens and modern furnishing, making the
Apartments the ideal getaway.
Creswick Motel,
Midland Highway, CRESWICK. 3363 Phone: (03) 5345 2400
Explore historic Creswick with its forest parks, lakes, magnificent
buildings, relics from a golden past, clean fresh air, friendly people,
and just a short walk to the 'local' for dinner Spacious comfortable
units. 2 bedroom units available. Free BBQ. Located in a quiet position
off highway.
Heatherington Cottage, 3832 Newstead/Creswick Road, KINGSTON. 3364
Phone: (03) 5345 6167
Newly established cottage on edge of 300 acre cattle property. Comprises
2 queen size bedrooms with spabath ensuites plus all modern amenities
throughout cottage. Enjoy country peace and beauty yet still close to
towns.
Laurel Bank Cottages, Victoria Rd. KINGSTON 3364,
Phone:
(03) 534 57343.
Fully self-contained cottages for couples. The original farm buildings (stables, barn and
smokehouse) together with the two cottages complete a most picturesque setting and provide
a truly unique atmosphere.
Novotel Forest
Resort, 1500 Midlands Hwy, CRESWICK. 3363 Phone: 1300 780 411
Novotel Forest Resort Creswick is a brand new, 4½ star luxury, eco
friendly hotel that opened on 26th March 2008. It features 144
accommodation rooms and is situated on 150 acres of bushland. Luxury
features of the Resort include an A la carte restaurant, lobby bar,
conference and function facilities, boutique day spa and numerous
recreational facilities.
Rossmore
Cottage, 12 Bald Hills Road CRESWICK 3363 Phone (03) 5345 2759
mobile 0419 326 453
Charming renovated miners cottage from the 1870's, now with spa, wood
and electric heating, air conditioning, modern kitchen, 2 bedrooms
accommodating 4 with sitting room with comfy couches, TV, DVD and video.
Situated in a pretty country town, walking distance to main street, the
cottage is fully fenced and children and pets are welcome. Continental
breakfast provisions and all linen are provided.
Tait's Cottage,
102 Albert Street, CRESWICK. 3363 Phone: (03) 5332 8296
Built in the 1860s Tait’s Cottage retains its charm and character.
Surrounded by spacious grounds and old world charm this quaint two bedroom
cottage exudes the atmosphere that is still evident in the township of
Creswick today..
Tuki Trout Farm,
Stoney Rises, SMEATON,
Phone: (03) 53 456233
Trout fishing, licenced restaurant, natural springs, conference and cottage accommodation
facilities.
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Creswick
Woollen Mills, Railway Parade, (Off Clunes/Midlands Hwy) CRESWICK,
3363
Phone: (03) 5345 2202
Creswick Woollen Mills has operated since 1947 and is the last spinning
mill of its type operating in Australia. The spinning mill processes
some of Australia’s finest Merino Wool, unique "Australian Alpaca” fibre
and quality cross bred fleece together with state of the art high
tensile strength synthetic. Factory outlet - Opening Hours - Weekdays:
9.00am - 4.00pm, Weekends: On Special Sales days only, 6 - 8 sales per
year. See website for product range & future sales.
Mistydowns Nursery at
the Tangled Maze, Cnr Midlands and Smokeytown Road, CRESWICK.
Phone: (03) 5345 2847
Specialist growers of Heritage and Modern Roses, Peonies, and Unusual
Perennials. Visit our website to get a taste of what you will find at
our beautiful Botanical Maze and Nursery. Rare and hard to find plants
and Roses. A garden lovers paradise.
Springmount Pottery, Midland Hwy.
CRESWICK 3363 Phone: (03) 5345 2856
A superb pottery gallery located in a natural bush setting, specialising
in Australian ceramics, Ashware, antiques, jewellery, fine art and the famous Springmount
Pottery range.
Tailored
Strands, Alpaca Yarns, Gallery & Wholesaler, PO Box 368,
CRESWICK 3363. Phone: (03) 5345 6169
Tailored Strands Gallery - Alpaca from paddock to person: animals,
fleeces, yarns, garments and accessories all at one location (Groups
welcome by appointment please)
The Tangled Maze and Mistydowns Nursery,
Cnr Midlands & Smokeytown Rd, CRESWICK
3363,
Phone:
(03) 53 452847.
The Tangled Maze is a botanical maze constructed of
1000's of flowering plants, grown on trellises to provide the traditional
puzzle. Solve our mystery trail. Browse through Mistydowns Nursery. Specialist
growers of Heritage and Modern Roses, Peonies and Unusual Perennials.
Relax in our cosy cafe. Great family fun.
Tuki Fishing and Farming Complex,
Stoney
Rises, SMEATON, Phone: (03) 53 456233
8 km north of Smeaton. Open daily. Dine anytime. 11am - 6pm. Fishing, licenced
restaurant, trout lunches. Cottage accommodation.
Andersons Mill. An historic
bluestone mill built in 1861 at Smeaton. Open 1st Sunday of the month. Phone: (03) 53 336782
Cherished Memories Antiques,
95 Albert Street, CRESWICK. 3363. Phone: (03) 5345 1392
Set in a refurbished 1860's bank, offering a range of collectibles and
antiques.
Creswick Golf Club, Midlands Hwy.
Phone:(03) 53 452526.
18 hole golf course. Currently under re-construction - check first.
Star Virtue New Age Shop, 54 Albert St, Creswick. Phone: (03)
5345 8196
Creswick Museum & Gold Battery Built 1876 as Municipal Chambers and
converted into the Creswick Museum, opened 1970. Contains a good collection of photos and
items from Creswick's gold mining past.
Open 1.30 - 4.30pm Sunday and public holidays,
or
by appointment
(03) 53 452329 Gold Battery. The ore crushing battery, built 1918 in Battery
Crescent is still in operating condition. Inspection by appointment, phone: (03) 53 452892
Natural
Attractions
Australasia Mine Nos. 1 & 2. 1.5 km north along Clunes Rd.
Open to the public.
Site of the great mine disaster of 1882, 22 men drowned.
Calembeen Park. Once the site of old Chinatown, one of the
spring filled lakes is now a perfect swimming spot with diving tower and adjacent todlers
pool.
Koala Park. 2.3 km east along Melbourne Rd. Former site of
koala re-introduction to area on 1940's. Picnic facilities, pleasant bush walks to St
Georges Lake and Eatons Dam.
St Georges Lake. 1.3 km east along Melbourne Rd. Originally dug
to provide water for gold sluicing. Now used for swimming, fishing, picnics, and
surrounded by a network of walking tracks.
Slaty Creek. In Creswick regional park, off Melbourne Rd. Areas
for picnicking, gold panning, and walking.
Gardens and Nurseries
Mistydowns Nursery at
the Tangled Maze, Cnr Midlands and Smokeytown Road, CRESWICK.
Phone: (03) 5345 2847
Specialist growers of Heritage and Modern Roses, Peonies, and Unusual
Perennials. Visit our website to get a taste of what you will find at
our beautiful Botanical Maze and Nursery. Rare and hard to find plants
and Roses. A garden lovers paradise.
Creswick Nursery and Landcare Centre. 1 km east along Midland
Hwy. Native trees, shrubs and groundcovers. landcare education for schools.
landcare
interpretation trail. Picnic area. Phone: (03) 53 45 2200 (Centre) or 53 452502 (Nursery)
Persephone's Garden,
53 Albert St, Creswick. Phone:(03) 5345
1559
Books, Plants, Coffee and Cake
Rocklyn Roses,
Bampied/Mollongghip Rd, Rocklyn. Phone:(03) 53 457232
Specialist Rose Growers.
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American Hotel, 90 Albert Street, CRESWICK. 3363 Phone: (03) 5345
2510
Established in the 1850's, The American Hotel is centrally located and
has a long association with the town's rich history including operating
as a Cobb and Co Station. We offer our patrons a warm and friendly
atmosphere with accommodation, fine dining and functions in the 'Lindsay
Room' as well as courtyard dining and our delicious fare in the Bistro.
Tuki Trout Farm,
Stoney Rises, SMEATON, Phone: (03) 53 456233
Trout fishing, licenced restaurant, natural springs, conference and cottage accommodation
facilities.
Farmers Arms Hotel, 31 Albert St, Creswick. Phone: (03) 53
452221
Groovin Grub Cafe, 67 Albert St, Creswick. Phone: (03) 5345 1492
Kingston Inn, Main Rd, Kingston. Phone (03) 53 45 6301
Lemon Tree Gallery, 86 Albert St, Creswick Phone: 5345 1120
Persephone's Garden,
53 Albert St, Creswick. Phone:(03) 5345
1559
Books, Plants, Coffee and Cake
Swiss Mountain Hotel and Restaurant, Midlands Hwy, Blampied.
Phone: (03) 53 457411
Smokeytown Cafe, 77 Albert St, Creswick. Phone: (03) 5345 1557 |
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