Clunes Creek Walk
As one of the original and most intact gold towns in Australia, you'll feel like you're entering a bygone era when you explore Clunes. Take a walk or ride around the region and step back into the gold rush era, with streetscapes and countryside straight out of a colonial history book.
Starting from the Clunes Visitor Information Centre, this 2.1km trail takes you through the historic streetscape of Clunes which is lined with 19th century buildings. Follow the creek past Esmond Park and along the shady banks of the waterway. Spend some time visiting the shops on Fraser Street and visit the Museum at The Warehouse - Clunes to further immerse yourself in the history of this town.
Map of Walk Route
Points of interest shown on the map:
1. Discover the 19th century architecture including the former London Chartered Bank (1871) and Italianate Post Office (1878).
2. Esmond Park, located on the hillside overlooking the town centre. It contains a number of old gold mining sites including relics of the Port Phillip Mine which operated in the area from 1857 to 1901.
3. The Clunes Town Hall and Court House is a striking and eclectic municipal building design by Percy Oakden, and a rare rural example of a combined Court House and Town Hall.
Built in 1872-3 the distinctive Victorian free Classical style building reflects the civic pride of a gold town at the peak of its prosperity, with many original period features intact. The hall is regularly used to events, meetings and functions. Visit during the Booktown festival and enjoy an event in the spectacular hall.
Location
36 Fraser Street, Clunes 3370 Map
