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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.
Famous people born here
include John Curtin and Norman Lindsay. For more information:
Creswick Visitor Information Centre, 41 Albert St,
Creswick Ph. 5345-1114
Open daily. 10am – 5pm.
Infolink Computer Centre, 41 Albert St, Creswick Ph.
5345-1114,
Fax 5345-8273
InfoLink Computer centre located at the Tourist Information Centre 41
Albert Street. Hosted weekdays and also available weekends. 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
569 099)
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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.
Mitchell House, 375 Kingston Road. KINGSTON. Phone (03) 5348 1448
Luxury, self contained accommodation. Sleeps 10.
Enchanting and recently renovated, Mitchell House is a Four bed roomed
country retreat in historic Kingston, between Daylesford and Creswick.
With soaring 13 ft ceilings and expansive rural views, Mitchell House is
an ideal property for a family, group gathering or wedding party. Full
kitchen, large dining table. There is room to stretch and relax in the
large living area and with Open plan design ensures easy conversation
with family and friends. Well behaved pets welcome. Welcome hamper on
arrival in a take home chiller bag.
Novotel Forest
Resort, 1500 Midlands Hwy, CRESWICK. 3363 Phone: (03) 5345
9600
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: 0438 322 782
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
Cottage accommodation in the heart of Victoria's
Gold and Spa country. 9 cottages available. Mid-week and weekend
packages available. Trout fishing, licenced restaurant, natural springs
and conference facilities.
Bush camping at Slaty Creek camp
ground. Hosted by Parks Victoria (refer to their website or 131 963)
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Creswick
Woollen Mills, Railway Parade, (Off Clunes/Midlands Hwy) CRESWICK,
3363
Phone: (03) 5345 2202
Creswick Woollen Mills now stock a great range of natural fibre knitwear
for men, women and children, including ugg boots and the great RM
Williams. Unique products created at the mill include Alpaca blankets,
throws and accessories. . Factory outlet – Open 7 days: 10.00am -
5.00pm. Enjoy a morning coffee in our new coffee shop, see live
operational machinery and don't forget to visit our baby alpacas!
Creswick
Collectables, 32 Albert Street, CRESWICK. Phone (03) 5345
1418
Come in and be surprised at our collection of Memorabilia and Oldwares.
Step back in Time at our 1850s Shop. Browse for a while. Friendly
atmosphere. Stock bought and sold daily.
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.
Newlyn Antiques and Cottage Garden Nursery, 2851 Midland Highway
NEWLYN Phone: 03 5345 7458
Set by the side of the Midland Highway between Creswick and Daylesford,
Newlyn Antiques and Cottage Garden Nursery buys and sells Antiques, Old
Wares, Fine China and Collectables. Our Nursery specialises in Heritage
apples and pears, olives and more.
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
Creswick Golf Club, Midlands Hwy.
Phone:(03) 53 452526.
Fully operational Robert Allenby designed 18-hole golf course located at
the Forest Resort.
Creswick Museum 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 Weekends and Public Holidays 11am to 3.30pm.
Twin Needles and
Cascade Threads Craft shop, Albert St Creswick.
The Elephant Patch craft shop.
Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Short and long-term classes
available.
Albert Hall Gallery. (Doug & Jan
Bosher) Open 10-4 Saturdays or by appt.
Newlyn Antiques and Cottage Gardens and Plants, Newlyn.
Melbourne
University campus, Forestry School. Site of the original Creswick
hospital and historic Tremearne House.
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.
Park Lake. Historic botanical
gardens now a park with restored lake and fountain, picnic grounds,
shelter shed and BBQs.32 tennis courts (16 lawn courts) now make it home
to regional weekend tennis competition. All courts available to hire.
Things to Do
Buried Rivers of Gold self-guided tour.
Self-guided cemetery tours/Chinese
memorial.
Self-guided town tour visiting
historical sights of the town.
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.
Newlyn Antiques & Cottage Garden Nursery, 2851 Midland Highway
NEWLYN Phone: 03 5345 7458
Set by the side of the Midland Highway between Creswick and
Daylesford, our Nursery specialises in Heritage apples and pears, olives
and more.
Creswick Nursery and Seedbank. 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)
Lambley Gardens. 8kms from
Creswick at Ascot.
Springpark Nursery, Eganstown
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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.
Harvest 383 Restaurant at Novotel Forest Resort, 1500 Midlands Hwy,
CRESWICK. 3363 Phone: (03) 5345 9600
The Harvest 383 philosophy is simple; creative menus using the best
seasonal produce available in a relaxed environment with personalized
country hospitality away from the cities hustle and bustle. Our menus
change regularly to take advantage of the best seasonal ingredients.
Harvest 383 is open 7 days a week for breakfast offering an extensive
breakfast buffet. And Fridays and Saturdays for Dinner, bookings are
essential.
Springs Bar and Terrace at Novotel Forest Resort, 1500 Midlands Hwy,
CRESWICK. 3363 Phone: (03) 5345 960
Springs Bar and Terrace offers casual dining in a beautiful environment
overlooking the Golf Course. The Bar and Terrace is open 7 days a week
for lunch afternoon tea and dinner - or just drop in for a drink at the
bar and watch the Golfers go by.
Tangles at the Maze.
Cnr Midlands & Smokeytown Rd, CRESWICK
3363,
Phone:
(03) 53 452847.
Restaurant open
Friday night and Sunday lunch. Café open daily for snacks.
Tuki Trout Farm,
Stoney Rises, SMEATON, Phone: (03) 53 456233
Tuki is the home of serious
trout. If you haven't been to Tuki you haven't tasted trout. Tuki
Restaurant is open daily from 11am till 6pm or at other times by
arrangement. Dine alfresco during the warmer months and enjoy the
welcoming fire over winter.
Cocoa Chy. Albert St. Visit
Creswick’s new chocolate shop and watch the chocolates being made or
enjoy a great coffee or hot chocolate. Closed Wednesdays.
Farmers Arms Hotel, 31 Albert St, Creswick. Phone: (03) 53
452221
Lemon Tree Gallery, 86 Albert St, Creswick Phone: 5345 1120
Smokeytown Cafe, 77 Albert St, Creswick. Phone: (03) 5345 1557
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