Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
29 Reviews
- Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday9 AM–5 PM
- Thursday9 AM–5 PM
- Friday9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday9 AM–5 PM
- Monday9 AM–5 PM
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Welcome to Castlemaine, Maldon & Surrounds - Castlemaine, Maldon & Surrounds | Visit Castlemaine, Maldon and surrounds to experience vibrant art and culture, cycling and walking tracks, heritage streetscapes, quality food and beverages and events all year round.
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166, B180, Castlemaine VIC
Hours
- Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday9 AM–5 PM
- Thursday9 AM–5 PM
- Friday9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday9 AM–5 PM
- Monday9 AM–5 PM
Features
- Good for kids
Recommended Reviews
Carly Jane
20.10.2023
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
We stopped for a quick look but ended up being here for well over an hour. It's a very quiet tourist attraction, we were alone the whole time. If you are fairly interested in the gold rush, engineering and history you will love this. A self guided tour with plenty of fascinating stories and facts to read. There is original machinery, decades or more old to have a look at and even handle - like the massive water pump. Considering this is free and so quiet I would say this is a hidden gem in the area. Certainly worth stopping for. The little maze game was a nice way to end the visit. I would come back again without hesitation! Don't miss this.
B. D.
28.09.2023
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
Great fun exploring on a sunny cold day. Historic mining site for all ages. Areas to explore and walk while also leaning a little about the past.It’s the reason Castlemaine became a town and this site is one of many examples that brought the crowds to find their bit of gold.You can pan for gold in the water or just explore the self guided walking areas. Some old rusty bits laying around the open area from the past.
Keran McKenzie
02.09.2023
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
We stopped here late one afternoon, there was no one else around. The whole place has a very tired and by-gone era feel about it. It is a lovely walk with young kids who are interested in gold, but teenagers will find it boring. Good signs and a self guided walk, dotted with old machinery and rusty items - it’s not a bad way to spend 15mins breaking up a drive.
selwyn pendergast
21.08.2023
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
The signage for the area is old and unreadable but still an interesting area to visit
Ross O'Neill
11.08.2023
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
A quiet place to stop and explore.
Christine Ducker
02.08.2023
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
Sadly all the self-guided signs have been removed so I had no idea what I was looking at. Hopefully, the signs will be restored asap.
Joan Whitham
24.07.2023
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
We didn't really know what to expect so we were really pleased we visited. Follow the track and read the info.
Dragonflys Can Fly
22.07.2023
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
Big space with interesting scenes.Giggled through the stone maze.Would have been better if information signs had been updated.Map to show where to walk also would have been better.
Jay Kay
22.07.2023
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
Nice site, needs a cleanup after the weather and looking forward to the updated information signs.
Tania Stott
22.07.2023
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings
I wish I'd known about this place earlier, as I've been driving all over the place looking for a running creek or water to pan, and here it is besides the main road - and have since discovered it's a no prospecting" zone - oh well. I looked up gold prospecting forums which said Forest Ck north of the Monster Meeting plaque
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166, B180, Castlemaine VIC
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings