Dry Diggings Track
Daylesford to Castlemaine
57km walk amongst historic goldfields relics
Passes Through:
- Daylesford
- Hepburn
- Mt Franklin
- Vaughan Springs
- Fryerstown
- Castlemaine
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Site sponsored by City of Ballarat
Developed by Knowers Ark
Upper Loddon Walk
Vaughan Springs - Castlemaine 17km
This section is extremely rich in mining heritage. It goes past a number of historic mines and through a number of mined and sluiced gullies. It also passes through the historic township of Fryerstown and the former mining towns of Irishtown and Spring Gully.
Walkers are encouraged to leave the Trail and investigate several of the historic mining sites and buildings around Fryerstown and Spring Gully. Please respect the privacy of people who live in many of these buildings.
The section between Castlemaine and The Monk (a large hill with a stunning view) follows the Poverty Gully Water Race into Castlemaine.
If you are starting from Castlemaine, please check the entry station information.