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Goldfields, Bendigo and Ballarat

Victoria’s rich gold mining heritage is reflected in the grand architecture of the thriving regional cities of Ballarat and Bendigo.

By Explore
Updated September 20, 2022, first published February 24, 2021

Victoria’s rich gold mining heritage is reflected in the grand architecture of the thriving regional cities of Ballarat and Bendigo.

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