A few days ago I walked a section of the Goldfields Track 66 km Bendigo to Castlemaine. I have previously done other sections, Ballarat to Creswick (30 kms), Castlemaine to Daylesford (3 days).
Caught the morning train to Bendigo. The trail ends/starts at Bendigo Station. The track is for day undulating thru the diggings of the gold rush. Flattens out and runs adjacent to a flowing aquaduct. Occasionally you will meet hills as the aqueduct course follows tunnels. The aqueduct is a a water source for hikers, not sure if it runs all the time? very recently Parks Vic have installed, a water tank for hikers.
Nice camping in open country by the duct, picturesque farmland. Mount Alexander on the second days a fair amount of up and down thru some rugged bush. No water supplies around this part.
Soon the trail goes thru the old Castlemaine diggings, to Castlemaine.
Like all my Goldfields hikes I rarely see another person let alone another hiker. Sure its not High plains or the Prom etc. but the area is rich in history, the trail is in excellent condition and well marked. The towns like Castlemaine , Daylesford are charming. well serviced by public transport I just wonder why so few hikers walk the trail.(?) Or at least that is is my impression.
Not a walk for summertime, can be hot and dry. Very attractive for a 7 to 10 day thru hike.
Anyone hiked this trail?