Shire of Hepburn district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Creswick

Creswick is a town in Shire of Hepburn district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 3,164 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 waterfalls and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mount Pisgah (10 km), Hepburn Lagoon (14 km) and Prime Ministers Avenue (18 km).

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Creswick, Victoria
Creswick, Shire of Hepburn district, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Creswick at a glance

Location
Shire of Hepburn district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 3,164
Coordinates
37.4240° S, 143.8947° E
Places within 50 km
160 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Creswick

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Forts & heritage near Creswick

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Creswick. The closest is Alice Maud Mine (5 km); the best-known is Prime Ministers Avenue (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Creswick

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Creswick. The closest is Mount Pisgah (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Creswick

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Creswick. The closest is Corinella Falls (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Creswick

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Creswick. The closest is Creswick Regional Park (4 km); the best-known is Ballarat Botanical Gardens (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Creswick

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Creswick. The closest is St Georges Lake (2 km); the best-known is Hepburn Lagoon (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Creswick

13 museums within 100 km of Creswick. The closest is Ballarat Aviation Museum (17 km); the best-known is Ballarat Tramway Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Creswick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Creswick
  2. 10 km Mount Pisgah · viewpoint, City of Ballarat
  3. 12 km Ballarat Botanical Gardens · garden, City of Ballarat
  4. 1 km Lake Wendouree · lake, City of Ballarat
  5. 1 km Prime Ministers Avenue · heritage site, City of Ballarat
  6. 30 km Hepburn Lagoon · lake, Shire of Hepburn
  7. 14 km Back to Creswick

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Creswick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5772Alice Maud Mine (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2533Mount Pisgah (10 km)
    Waterfalls2428Corinella Falls (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1126Creswick Regional Park (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1520St Georges Lake (2 km)
    Museums1313Ballarat Aviation Museum (17 km)
    Churches613Learmonth Uniting Church (19 km)
    Parks67Pioneer Park (15 km)
    Other attractions22Daylesford Railway Station (31 km)
    Buddhist sites11Stream Entering Monastery (38 km)

    Creswick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Creswick?

    Mount Pisgah (viewpoint, about 10 km), Hepburn Lagoon (lake, about 14 km), Prime Ministers Avenue (heritage site, about 18 km), Lake Wendouree (lake, about 19 km), Ballarat Botanical Gardens (garden, about 19 km), Ballarat Tramway Museum (museum, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Creswick?

    160 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 waterfalls, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Creswick?

    Alice Maud Mine, about 5 km by road; Australasian & Eaglehawk Mine (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Creswick?

    Mount Pisgah, about 10 km by road; Mount Rowan (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Creswick?

    Corinella Falls, about 23 km by road; Lower Walkers Gully Falls (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Creswick?

    Start in Creswick, visit Mount Pisgah, then Ballarat Botanical Gardens, then Lake Wendouree, then Prime Ministers Avenue, then Hepburn Lagoon, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Creswick?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Creswick

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Creswick’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Creswick on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.