Creswick is a historic mining town and gateway to the Victorian countryside. Discover the area's gold rush heritage while enjoying opportunities to shop, dine and explore the Goldfields region. Stroll around the characterful town centre filled with handsome red-brick buildings, visit local history museums and spot koalas, wallabies and colourful birds on scenic bushwalking trails.
Things to do in Creswick
Learn about the town's gold rush heritage at the Creswick Museum. It’s housed in the Town Hall, a beautiful building with a handsome stone façade, polished floorboards and grand staircase built from volcanic basalt rock. In addition to mining exhibits, the museum showcases an impressive collection of Australian art by luminaries like Norman Lindsay, T.C. Moyle and William Tibbits.
Walk through sun-dappled eucalyptus forests in Creswick Regional Park. Enjoy a picnic by picturesque St. George's Lake and pan for gold along Slaty Creek. The park is home to iconic Australian wildlife like koalas and wallabies, as well as birds like crimson rosellas, fantails and honeyeaters.
Visit the Creswick Woollen Mills and learn about how natural fibres are transformed into high-quality products. The family-run business opened in 1947 and works with premium materials like merino wool, cashmere and possum yarn. Book a guided tour of the mill and meet friendly alpacas, goats and lambs.
Creswick is surrounded by small, boutique vineyards where you can sample wines made in the Goldfields region. The cooler climate is ideal for growing varietals like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Other wineries specialise in robust, full-bodied Shiraz.
Getting around Creswick
Creswick is compact and easy to get around on foot, with most attractions within walking distance of the town centre. The town is in the Goldfields region, a 1.5-hour drive from Melbourne. Rent a car for the freedom to visit Creswick and explore the Goldfields at your own pace. Melbourne Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.