Looking for something new and exciting to do with the family? Take a look through this ultimate list of family-friendly things to do in the Victorian Goldfields! Featuring a wide range of local activities and attractions, this list is sure to inspire your next adventure.
Camping

Ghost tours

Aradale Lunatic Asylum, Ararat VIC
Go Karts

Ballarat
Bendigo
Gold prospecting

Indoor play centres

Inflatable World, Ballarat VIC
Ballarat
Bendigo
Daylesford
Kyneton
Maryborough
laser tag

Ballarat
Bendigo
Mine tours

Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo VIC
Ballarat
Bendigo
Maldon
Castlemaine
Forest Creek Historic Gold Diggings (self guided tour)
Mini golf

Gold Rush Mini Golf, Ballarat VIC
Ballarat
Bendigo
Daylesford
Maryborough
Museums

Kryal Castle Dungeon and Torture Museum, Leigh Creek VIC
Ararat
Ballarat
Bendigo
Castlemaine
Clunes
Creswick
Daylesford
Dunolly
Inglewood
Maldon
Maryborough
paddlesteamer cruise

Golden City Paddlesteamer Cruise, Ballarat VIC
Ballarat
Paintballing

Paintball Games, Ballan VIC
Ballan
Bendigo
Playgrounds

Lions Club Park, Avoca VIC
water splash parks

Long Gully Splash Park, Bendigo VIC
Ballarat
Bendigo
wildlife parks and animal experiences

Ballarat Wildlife Park, Ballarat VIC
Ballarat
Full Flight Birds of Prey Centre (private bookings only)
Bendigo
Clunes
Daylesford
Redbank