Close to spa country and the beautiful Macedon Ranges, explore this beautiful bushland setting at the centre of Victoria's most historically rich region.
Ride through history on the mountain bike trails of the Goldfields Region with Goldfields Track. Traverse the unforgiving landscape of Ballarat, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs while potentially catching a glimpse of gold underneath your tyres.
Daylesford punches well above its weight for visitor appeal and charm. There's the beautiful Lake Daylesford and its walking track around the shore, the quaint hilltop botanic gardens, the impressive Convent Gallery, the unique jumble of Cliffys Emporium, and the sweet smell of Lavandula lavender farm.
To get the complete picture of how and why gold directed the course of early Victoria's prosperity, visit Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. This isn't a theme park but an indoor/outdoor museum, dedicated to telling the authentic story about life on the goldfields 150 years ago. Members save 10% when pre-purchasing various Sovereign Hill ticket packages from RACV.
Ballarat has a great collection of other visitor experiences. Learn about the tumultuous Stockade at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka, go back all the way to medieval times at Kryal Castle, inspect a sculptural collection of prime ministers in the Botanical Gardens, or enjoy animal encounters at Ballarat Wildlife Park. Before you go, check out the RACV member discounts for Ballarat.
Using mineral-rich water to promote health and wellbeing is a centuries-old tradition, and thanks to its position above abundant mineral springs, Hepburn Springs is the wellness capital of Australia. You can collect your own water from the natural springs in the reserve, or immerse yourself in one of the many pools and tubs in the Hepburn Bathhouse.
Many villages in the central Goldfields have maintained their authenticity and character. Clunes is often used as a set for historic movies and has a notable book festival each May. Talbot also has vintage charm on every street and holds a thriving monthly market. The crown jewel is Maldon, acclaimed by the National Trust as Australia's First Notable Town.
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