Heritage and historic parks and reserves
Victoria's historic parks and reserves preserve remnants of the 1800s gold-mining boom, cultural sites containing significant relics and artefacts of historical or cultural importance.
Gold!
Experience Victoria’s gold-mining history in the following parks and reserves:
- Beechworth Historic Park
- Castlemaine-Chewton Historic Reserve
- Howqua Hills Historic Reserve
- Maldon Historic Reserve
- Steiglitz Historic Park
- Upper Goulburn Historic Area
- Whroo Historic Reserve
Nyerimilang Heritage Park features Nyerimilang Homestead, which was built in 1884. The homestead houses a display of the history and natural resources of the Gippsland Lakes.
In a postcard setting on the banks of Birch's Creek at Smeaton, Anderson's Mill stands as a reminder of an industry that flourished after the gold rush of the 1850s.
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Rediscover the days of gold mining and settlement in the area as you walk past historic relics from times gone by
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Beechworth Historic Park, is 270 kilometres north-east of Melbourne in the foothills of the Alps. Experience the natural beauty of the forests and ranges and the town's historical architecture.
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On the shores of the Gippsland Lakes, 10 kilometres by road north-west of Lakes Entrance. Have a picnics in the attractive gardens, walk along bush and farm tracks of take in the magnificent views across Reeve Channel.
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This 700 hectare park offers a fascinating glimpse of the landscape as seen by settlers in the 1840s. Explore the historic Woodlands Homestead.
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This 7,500-hectares park stretches from north of Chewton, south to the Fryerstown and Vaughan Springs areas. It is covered with regrowth box-ironbark forest which has been harvested to supply fuel and timber to mines and local industry.
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The Collins Settlement Historic Site marks the place where Lieutenant Colonel David Collins, accompanied by civil officers, marines, free settlers and 229 convicts landed in October 1803.
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Venture underground for a firsthand understanding of working conditions. Above-ground, take an audio-visual interpretation of Wonthaggi's history, see the museum and enjoy numerous walks around historic sites.
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Built in 1877, the mansion is one of Australia's grandest and most architecturally sophisticated homes. Explore the and gardens and property and learn of the history of the 'squatters' who created it.
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Coolart is a magnificent late Victorian mansion situated on the shores of Westernport. The view from the observatory takes in the ever-changing wetlands and a lagoon where thousands of Australian white ibis nest each year.
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