Creswick a Living History

Welcome to Creswick

The historic Victorian gold mining town of Creswick. Cradled between ancient volcanic hilltops, this pictursque town boasts a resident population of more than 3,000 people.

Creswick lies at the heart of the central goldfields, just 16kms north east of Ballarat and neighbouring the iconic tourism region of Daylesford and the Hepburn spa country.

Built on the proceeds of rich gold deposits mined from the 1850's, Creswick today proudly displays fine examples of the grand architecture so reminiscent of the era.

Far from being 'just' a mining town, did you know that Creswick is the Australian birthplace of reforestation? John La Gerche began re-planting forest areas ravaged by mining activity in 1882. Today, much of La Gerche's work survives around Creswick including magnificent plantings lining local streets.

Picturesque Creswick has a rich heritage and has produced some of Australia’s most influential bureaucrats, politicians and business people. In 1885 the country’s 14th Prime Minister, John Curtin, was born in the town and called it home for some years. So did the multi-talented Lindsay Family, with artist Norman Lindsay perhaps the most famous of Creswick’s artistic sons.

When you come to Creswick there are plenty of opportunities to get active, but while you're here, allow yourself the luxury to take at least a little time to relax and enjoy. Find yourself a magical spot, seat yourself on something comforable, breathe in our crisp clean air and rejuvenate in the place we locals are fortunate to call home.