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Road tripping through Central Victoria.

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Central Victoria

From highly walkable Castlemaine to the regional cities of Ballarat and Bendigo, central Victoria is known for its gold rush history, galleries, and bush trails. But it also has plenty to offer on the dining front including top restaurants, cafes, bars and bakeries, thanks to keen diners and tree-changing tastemakers. These are a few of our favourite venues to add to your hit list next time you’re planning an adventure out of the city (bonus: most are easily accessible from VLine stations).

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