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