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Enfield State Park Great for bushwalking or horseriding, the park is home to many species of orchids and numerous animals including echidnas, koalas, bats and frogs. There is a pretty picnic ground at Remote Long Gully, and numerous walking tracks. Also featured are the remnants of early goldmining settlements, including the Berringa Mines Historic Reserve. Contact Parks Victoria on 131 963. Access via Incolls and Misery Creek rds; 16 km S.
Buninyong Buninyong features many fine art and craft galleries. The Buninyong Flora and Bird Park, home to many species of parrots, has raised walkways through the aviaries. Visit in March for the Gold King Festival, which celebrates the early history of the town, and in May for the Buninyong Film Festival. The Mt Buninyong Lookout east of town offers great views. 13 km SE.
Kirks and Gong Gong reserves: ideal for picnics and bushwalking, these parks include many unique, indigenous plants; on opposite sides of Daylesford Rd; 5 km NE. Kryal Castle: replica of a medieval castle, with daily tours and family entertainment; 9 km E. Yuulong Lavender Estate: set in scenic landscaped gardens, the estate produces and sells lavender products; 15 km SE at Yendon. Lal Lal Falls: plunge 30 m into the Moorabool River; 18 km SE. Lal Lal Blast Furnace: fascinating 19th-century archaeological remains; 18 km SE. Lake Burrumbeet: this 2100 ha lake is a popular fishing spot, especially for redfin in spring and summer. Watersports and family activities are available on the lake; various boat ramps provide access. Caravan parks are set on the lakeside and are popular with holiday-makers; 22 km NW. Skipton: in town is an eel factory selling smoked eel and other products; 51 km SW. South of town are the Mt Widderin Caves – one has been named the Ballroom, as it was once a venue for dances and concerts. The caves are on private property; tours by appt (03) 5340 2081. Beaufort: a small town on the shores of Lake Beaufort, an artificial lake surrounded by gardens, providing a picturesque location for picnics and leisurely walks; 54 km W. South of town is Lake Goldsmith, home of a major rally of steam-driven machinery and vehicles each May and Nov. Mooramong Homestead: built in the 1870s and then altered during the 1930s by its ex-Hollywood owners. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and a flora and fauna reserve, and is open for tours 3rd Sun each month; 56 km NW via Skipton. Great Grape Rd: circuit through Avoca, St Arnaud and Stawell, visiting local wineries.
