Spa and Wine Country

Historic Creswick

Creswick is set in pine forests and natural bushland just 20 minutes drive from Daylesford and around 70 minutes drive from Melbourne.

	Government Camp, from across the Creswick Creek(1855) Originally a town of around 25,000 people during the gold rush Creswick is now only about 1/10th of its original size ,but has retained alot of the character of gold towns of the late 1800's.
Its wide tree lined streets and grand old public buildings create a sense of history as well as relaxation as you walk through the town that has been home to several famous people.

School Of Forestry

In 1880 a nursery was begun to assist with reforestation of the areas which were cleared for shoring mine drivers and fueling boilers during the gold rush.

This was later to become the School of Forestry which still exists and is a teaching institution for Forestry associated with Melbourne University.

Famous Creswick People

The most notable the Lindsay family.
Five of the 10 children of Dr.Robert Lindsay went on to become leaders in the Australian artistic community-Percy,Lionel, Norman, Ruby and Daryl became noted artists and writers
and two of Norman's novels re-create the town a century ago.
Former Prime Minister John Curtin also came from Creswick.

Creswick Attractions

There are many walking tracks through forests and natural bushland as well as a walking tour past the fine historic buildings.

• Explore historic buildings dotted around the town-Tremearns House was built in 1884 for the medical officer of the hospital. The elegant 2 story red brick building is now part of the School of Forestry.
  The Post Office,circa 1862,and the Mechanics Institute,circa 1892, which features a solid bluestone gold bullion store at the rear
• Visit the Historic Museum in the former town hall and municipal chambers building. It contains a fine collection of Lindsays sketches and paintings, historic photographs and items from Creswicks gold mining past.

  
  

• Visit St.Georges Lake for a picnic site you will remember for its beauty and tranquillity.
• Visit the Koala Park or try your luck gold panning at Slatey Creek.
• Visit Australasia Mine the site of what was Australias worst mining disaster in 1882 when 22 miners were drowned underground.
• For a complete picture on the past, pick up the booklet for the 'Creswick Cemetery Walk' from the Creswick Museum or the Newsagency. This booklet contains interesting information on prominent people who featured in Australian history and who are now at rest in the Creswick Cemetery.
• For the sport minded Creswick Golf Course, Lawn Tennis Courts or Lawn Bowls offer an amenity which equals any in regional Victoria.

  Creswick Lawn Tennis Complex	Creswick Golf Course