Carisbrook Log Gaol
Considered to be the oldest jail in Victoria, the Carisbrook Log Gaol was noted by district surveyor, William Swan Urquhart, as ‘Camp Carisbrook’ in August 1851 and it was the major gaol in the police...
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Castlemaine boasts a remarkable community of artists, writers, actors and designers, who offer a host of galleries, theatres, festivals, bookshops and boutiques. It’s a theme that runs through nearby Maldon, Newstead and Harcourt.
Rich in history and opportunity... today’s visitors come to Maryborough and the surrounding villages for many reasons. Many come to wander through the lovely box-ironbark forests with their wildflowers, birds and superb display of Wattle in the spring. Others come to research family history and discover a connection to the Victorian gold rush, or to visit nearby wineries or explore markets, galleries and museums.
Take a deep breath… and travel along the meandering roads of the Loddon Valley. They start at untouched historic villages, weave their way up to spectacular views on granite strewn hilltops, through ancient forests, and then alongside wide flowing rivers and vast wetlands.
One of Australia's oldest and largest regional galleries presenting innovative exhibitions alongside a dynamic and varied suite of public programs and events. Our collection is extensive, with an emphasis on 19th century European art and Australian art from the 1800's, alongside a strong collection of contemporary Australian art.
Bendigo Venues and Events nurtures, develops, presents and celebrates performing arts and culture for Bendigo and central Victorian communities.
Throughout the year, find fabulous festivals and events offering the perfect chance to meet the friendly residents, taste the great local produce and see why Heathcote is one of the best, and most beautiful, places in the world.
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Visit RegionWhat better way to take a step back in time than by visiting one of the beautifully curated museums in Maryborough and Surrounds. With many Australian families connected to the gold rush era, this is a fabulous opportunity to explore and uncover your own family history.
The accredited Worsley Cottage Museum is also home to the Maryborough Midlands Historical Society. The 1894 bluestone cottage is furnished with period pieces and offers a huge display of goldfields maps, photographs and mining relics. In the backyard is Squatter’s Slab Hut, built in 1844, it’s the oldest known building in the district.
Located at the northern end of the Maryborough Railway Station is the Museum of Australian History & Art Gallery. Take a unique journey through Australia’s past, focusing on Indigenous and gold rush history. The Talbot Arts & Communications Museum was once a Primitive Methodist Church and today it houses the Edwards Collection – photographs, documents and trade and lifestyle material from an early settler, watchmaker and jeweler, JB Edwards.
Also in Talbot is the Talbot Heritage Station, a rail museum with many books and collectables. Visit the Dunolly Historic Precinct and experience 1860s law and justice. Sit on the judge’s bench or be a prisoner, in the dock at the grand Court House or cells. The precinct also includes a working police station from the 1950s. Investigate the Dunolly Goldfields Museum – home to many relics and historical displays including a large assortment of WWI and WWII firearms and replica collections of locally found gold nuggets including the Welcome Stranger.
Considered to be the oldest jail in Victoria, the Carisbrook Log Gaol was noted by district surveyor, William Swan Urquhart, as ‘Camp Carisbrook’ in August 1851 and it was the major gaol in the police...
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