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Creswick / ˈ k r ɛ z w ɪ k / is a town in west-central Victoria, Australia, 18 kilometres north of Ballarat and 122 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, in the Shire of Hepburn. It is 430 metres above sea level. At the 2016 census, Creswick had a population of 3,170. Creswick was named after the Creswick family, the pioneer settlers of the region.
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Creswick is located on the Midland Highway 122 km north-west of Melbourne, 19 km north of Ballarat and 452 m above sea-level.
Creswick is named after the Creswick brothers (Henry, Charles and John) who established a large sheep station, which they named Creswick Creek, in the district in 1842.
Creswick of the Lindsays Arts TrailThere is a brochure titled the Creswick of the Lindsays Arts Trail which identifies 24 sites around the town which all had strong collections with the impressively artistic Lindsay family. There are three routes - a walking route, a walking and driving route and a driving route - which cover a total of7.6 km and i...
The Buried Rivers of Gold Heritage TrailVisitors wanting to experience the full complexity of the goldrush should give themselves a day and get a copy of The Buried Rivers of Gold Heritage Trail from the Visitor Information Centre. The brochure contains 29 places of interest on a circular, driving trip which runs north from Creswick to the Daylesfo...
* Prior to white settlement the area was inhabited by the Djadjawarrung Aboriginal people. * The first European settlers were the Creswick brothers who established a large sheep station in 1842. * The first gold was discovered at the future townsite in late 1851 or early 1852. * A Goldfields Commissioner was appointed in December, 1852. * The first...
Creswick Visitor Information Centre, 41-43 Albert Street, tel: (03) 5345 1114. Open 10.00 am - 5.00 pm daily.
There is a very detailed local website. Check out http://www.creswick.net for information about dining and accommodation. There is also a useful guide to the activities in the district at http://visitcreswick.com.au/activities.
Creswick is 129 kilometres north-west of Melbourne or about 90 minutes by car on the Midland Highway. Creswick is a urban area in Hepburn. Discover the historic streetscapes of Creswick, a gold rush town set amid eucalyptus and pine forests just north of Ballarat in Victoria's Goldfields region. Originally inhabited by the Indigenous Dja Dja ...
- Hepburn, 3363, VIC
Creswick. Creswick is a historic former gold-mining town, located between Ballarat and Daylesford. The town is surrounded by thick pine and eucalyptus plantations, many of which were first established when the Victorian School of Forestry opened in 1910. A number of historic buildings which serve as a reminder of the town's gold mining history ...
Embark on a Journey Through Creswick Renowned as the birthplace of notable Australian figures such as Prime Minister John Curtin and artist Norman Lindsay, Creswick exudes both beauty and history. As you leisurely wander along its gracefully curved main street, shaded by majestic plane trees and adorned with grand buildings, you can easily envision the vibrant life of this once-thriving gold ...
The Creswick Visitor Information Centre is located at 41-43 Albert Street, and is currently open 7 days a week, from 10.00am to 4.00pm. We can also be contacted on 5345 1114 during these hours. You can also info@creswick.net Business & Tourism Creswick for visitor information.
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Discover the historic streetscapes of Creswick, a gold rush town set amid eucalyptus and pine forests just north of Ballarat in Victoria’s Goldfields region. Originally inhabited by the Indigenous Dja Dja Wurrung people, Creswick grew rapidly during the gold rush years and was to become the birthplace of reforestation and home to the school ...
