Victoria Ballarat Bendigo

Ballarat is still griped by gold fever and is reasonably close to Melbourne. People came here during the gold rush which influenced the buildings. The eureka stockade shaped australian history and her character. The great wool shed and the art gallery are historic and have some of the best antiques. Festivals are on the agenda with art and music featuring heavily. The Grampians are a short ride away. The wineries are not far away.

Bendigo is in the heart of victoria's gold fields. Throughout the gold fields region you can go on a gold mine tour to see the equipment operating. The tram tour takes you on a trip back through time with history around every corner. Bendigo has survived the down turn in the gold mining industry in the area and is one of Victoria's main provincial cities now. Bendigo Art Gallery has a significant exhibition catalogue. Dragon Parades are a festive delight and the Chinese museum has the longest dragon in the world. There are old arifacts and the chinese pioneers are remembered in their special way. Horse racing is popular on the race track and sporting facilities are first rate. Malden is recognised by the national trust for its buildings. In spring when the wild flowers are in bloom then the treat is a feast for your eyes and nose.

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