Creswick Creek loop walk
Creswick Creek loop walk
This is a beautiful country walk beginning from the Creswick Museum in the town centre. It traces Creswick Creek along walking paths to St Georges Lake before returning to town a different way.
Summary
This is a beautiful country walk beginning from the Creswick Museum in the town centre. It traces Creswick Creek along walking paths to St Georges Lake before returning to town a different way.
Description
Starting at the Creswick Museum (former town hall) follow the Wallaby Track from Water Street along the Creswick Creek and over the bridge to Melbourne Road.
Find the Wallaby Track again to St Georges Lake, follow along the spillway then up the hill to St Georges Lake Road.
Follow St Georges Lake Road back towards the town, turn left at Lees Street then right into Moore Street beside Hammond Park Oval, then left back onto Water Street where you started.
Enjoy! See our St George's Lake Loop Walking Map if you wish to extend your walk.
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Points of Interest
1. Former Creswick Town Hall
The Creswick Town Hall was built in 1876 a magnificent two storey National Trust classified building, with a tower and clock.
2. Start of the Wallaby Track
The Wallaby Track beside the Creswick Creek is fairly flat and easy to find.
3. Creswick Creek
Creswick Creek
4. Creswick Creek bridge
Cross the Creswick Creek bridge and turn left onto Melbourne Rd.
5. Goldfields Track marker
The Wallaby Track continues here.
6. The Wallaby Track
The Wallaby Track runs through bushland here.
7. The Goldfields Track map
The Goldfields Track runs from Ballarat to Bendigo
8. St Georges Lake car park
Divert from the Wallaby Track towards St Georges Lake then across the spillway.
9. St Georges Lake
St Georges Lake
10. St Georges Lake Spillway
St Georges Lake Spillway. Cross the spillway to the far side of the lake.
11. Stairs to St Georges Lake Rd
Climb the stairs to St Georges Lake Rd and turn left.
12. St Georges Lake Rd
Take St Georges Lake Rd (partly gravel) back towards the town.
13. Entrance to Eastern Hill camp
Entrance to Eastern Hill camp, a lovely place to stay in Creswick. Kangaroos can be seen in this area.
14. Tremearne House
Tremearne House was built in 1881 and was the former Goldfields Hospital. It is now on the campus of the University of Melbourne School of Forestry.
15. Hammond Park Oval
Continue past Hammond Park Oval and back to the start.
Features
Picnic spot
Seating available
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
