Central Victoria and Goldfields Victoria
Once one of the worlds major gold producing regions in days of yore, centred on Ballarat and Bendigo where an optimist can still prospect the 'Golden Triangle' today. The world's largest nugget, the 'Welcome Stranger', was found here - and not all that long ago.

Visit Sovereign Hill, see the old buildings and the re-enactment of the Eureka Stockade battle, go to Daylesford for sparkling mineral waters or taste beer at Castlemaine, wine and dine, enjoy Bendigo whose past riches show in the fine heritage buildings, lovely cathedral and theatres. Join in the festivals; there's country music in February, wine and jazz in April, a steam rally in May - and much more.