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  2. <info>
  3.     <town>
  4.         <info_number>1</info_number>
  5.         <info_name>Eaglehawk</info_name>
  6.         <info_content>
  7.             <![CDATA[<b>Bendigo Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Historic Post Office<br>5167 Pall Mall, Bendigo 3550<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:     (03) 5444 4445<br>Freecall:  1800 813 153 (within Australia)<br>Fax:         (03) 5444 4447<br>Email:      <a href="mailto:tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au">tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:       <a href="http://www.bendigotourism.com">http://www.bendigotourism.com</a>]]>
  8.         </info_content>
  9.         <info_town>
  10.             <![CDATA[Eaglehawk is an old goldmining town which was declared a borough in 1862 and remained so until the 1990s.  During the goldrush the population reached 40 000.  With a much smaller population, Eaglehawk now forms part of Greater Bendigo, but still maintains the charm of a town with considerable heritage. ]]>
  11.         </info_town>
  12.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 44 E5</info_vicroads>
  13.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_0248.jpg</info_image>
  14.     </town>
  15.     <town>
  16.         <info_number>2</info_number>
  17.         <info_name>Bendigo</info_name>
  18.         <info_content>
  19.             <![CDATA[<b>Bendigo Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Historic Post Office<br>5167 Pall Mall, Bendigo 3550<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:     (03) 5444 4445<br>Freecall:  1800 813 153 (within Australia)<br>Fax:         (03) 5444 4447<br>Email:      <a href="mailto:tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au">tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:       <a href="http://www.bendigotourism.com">http://www.bendigotourism.com</a><br><br><b>Bendigo Getaways</b><br><br>Booking service for bed and breakfasts, farm stays, guest houses, boutique hotels and self contained accommodation in Bendigo and surrounding area.<br><br>Web:      <a href="http://www.agv.net.au/regions/goldfields/bendigo.shtml">http://www.agv.net.au/regions/goldfields/bendigo.shtml</a><br>
  20. ]]>
  21.         </info_content>
  22.         <info_town>
  23.             <![CDATA[Bendigo was previously known as Castleton and Sandhurst.  Its importance grew dramatically with the discovery of alluvial gold in 1851.  Vast amounts of gold have been found on the surface or in ever deeper mines.  Gold mining is still occurring in and around Bendigo.]]>
  24.         </info_town>
  25.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 44 F6</info_vicroads>
  26.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_6852.jpg</info_image>
  27.     </town>
  28.     <town>
  29.         <info_number>3</info_number>
  30.         <info_name>Epsom</info_name>
  31.         <info_content>
  32.             <![CDATA[<b>Bendigo Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Historic Post Office<br>5167 Pall Mall, Bendigo 3550<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:     (03) 5444 4445<br>Freecall:  1800 813 153 (within Australia)<br>Fax:         (03) 5444 4447<br>Email:      <a href="mailto:tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au">tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:       <a href="http://www.bendigotourism.com">http://www.bendigotourism.com</a>]]>
  33.         </info_content>
  34.         <info_town>
  35.             <![CDATA[Epsom is found to the North of Bendigo.  It has long been the home of Bendigo Pottery.  Bendigo was previously known as Castleton and Sandhurst.  Its importance grew dramatically with the discovery of alluvial gold in 1851.]]>
  36.         </info_town>
  37.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 44 G5</info_vicroads>
  38.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_3893.jpg</info_image>
  39.     </town>
  40.     <town>
  41.         <info_number>4</info_number>
  42.         <info_name>Eppalock</info_name>
  43.         <info_content>
  44.             <![CDATA[<b>Bendigo Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Historic Post Office<br>5167 Pall Mall, Bendigo 3550<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:     (03) 5444 4445<br>Freecall:  1800 813 153 (within Australia)<br>Fax:         (03) 5444 4447<br>Email:      <a href="mailto:tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au">tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:       <a href="http://www.bendigotourism.com">http://www.bendigotourism.com</a>]]>
  45.         </info_content>
  46.         <info_town>
  47.             <![CDATA[Lake Eppalock lies to the South of the McIvor Highway and to the East of Bendigo.  Located 26km east of the City of Greater Bendigo, the Lake Eppalock was constructed between 1960 and 1964.  It was constructed to  provide irrigation water and supply town water to Bendigo.]]>
  48.         </info_town>
  49.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 45 A8</info_vicroads>
  50.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_1491.jpg</info_image>
  51.     </town>
  52.     <town>
  53.         <info_number>5</info_number>
  54.         <info_name>Heathcote</info_name>
  55.         <info_content>
  56.             <![CDATA[<b>Heathcote Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Corner High and Barrack Streets, Heathcote 3523<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5433 3121<br>Fax:      (03) 5433 3901<br>Email:    <a href="mailto:vicheathcote@hotkey.net.au">vicheathcote@hotkey.net.au</a><br>Web:     <a href="http://www.heathcote.org.au">http://www.heathcote.org.au</a>
  57. ]]>
  58.         </info_content>
  59.         <info_town>
  60.             <![CDATA[Heathcote is located on the McIvor Highway to the  East of Bendigo.  It is a small township with a number of heritage buildings and other attractions.]]>
  61.         </info_town>
  62.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 45 D8</info_vicroads>
  63.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_2282.jpg</info_image>
  64.     </town>
  65.     <town>
  66.         <info_number>6</info_number>
  67.         <info_name>Harcourt</info_name>
  68.         <info_content>
  69.             <![CDATA[<b>Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Historic Market Building<br>44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 3450<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5470 6200<br>Freecall: 1800 171 888 (within Australia only)<br>Fax:        (03) 5471 1746<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au">visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:       <a href="http://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/">http://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/</a>]]>
  70.         </info_content>
  71.         <info_town>
  72.             <![CDATA[The area around Harcourt is well known for its apple orchards.  Harcourt is on the Calder Highway and in close proximity are roadside shops selling local fruit and cider.]]>
  73.         </info_town>
  74.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 44 F9</info_vicroads>
  75.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_1473.jpg</info_image>
  76.     </town>
  77.     <town>
  78.         <info_number>7</info_number>
  79.         <info_name>Maldon</info_name>
  80.         <info_content>
  81.             <![CDATA[<b>Maldon Visitor Information Centre</b><br>93 High Street, Maldon 3463<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:     (03) 5475 2569<br>Fax:         (03) 5475 2007<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:maldonvic@mountalexander.vic.gov.au">maldonvic@mountalexander.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:        <a href="http://www.visitvictoria.com/displayObject.cfm/objectid.0000712C-1F2E-1CB6-AD7380C476A90000/vvt.vhtml">http://www.visitvictoria.com/</a><br><br><b>Maldon Style</b><br><br>Booking service for Maldon traditional bed and breakfast accommodation. <br><br>Phone:       (03) 5475 1066<br>Email:        <a href="mailto:keith@maldonstyle.com">keith@maldonstyle.com</a><br>Web:         <a href="http://www.maldonstyle.com.au">http://www.maldonstyle.com.au</a>]]>
  82.         </info_content>
  83.         <info_town>
  84.             <![CDATA[Maldon is a beautifully preserved example of a mining town, displaying architecture which takes you back in time.  It was declared a Notable Town by the National Trust in 1966 and its attractive streetscape has been protected ever since. It has a wide range of interesting shops, galleries and other attractions.]]>
  85.         </info_town>
  86.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 44 C9</info_vicroads>
  87.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_3712.jpg</info_image>
  88.     </town>
  89.     <town>
  90.         <info_number>8</info_number>
  91.         <info_name>Castlemaine</info_name>
  92.         <info_content>
  93.             <![CDATA[<b>Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Historic Market Building<br>44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 3450<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5470 6200<br>Freecall: 1800 171 888 (within Australia only)<br>Fax:        (03) 5471 1746<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au">visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:       <a href="http://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/">http://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/</a>]]>
  94.         </info_content>
  95.         <info_town>
  96.             <![CDATA[Castlemaine is a beautiful town full of heritage buildings close to the Calder Highway.  It was a very important regional centre during the development of the Goldfields and much of this heritage remains today.]]>
  97.         </info_town>
  98.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 59 E2</info_vicroads>
  99.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_0426.jpg</info_image>
  100.     </town>
  101.     <town>
  102.         <info_number>9</info_number>
  103.         <info_name>Yapeen</info_name>
  104.         <info_content>
  105.             <![CDATA[<b>Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Historic Market Building<br>44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 3450<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5470 6200<br>Freecall: 1800 171 888 (within Australia only)<br>Fax:        (03) 5471 1746<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au">visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:       <a href="http://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/">http://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/</a>]]>
  106.         </info_content>
  107.         <info_town>
  108.             <![CDATA[Yapeen is located on the Midland Highway about 9 Km South of Castlemaine.   Castlemaine is a beautiful town full of heritage buildings close to the Calder Highway.  It was a very important regional centre during the development of the Goldfields and much of this heritage remains today.]]>
  109.         </info_town>
  110.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 55 D4</info_vicroads>
  111.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_5855.jpg</info_image>
  112.     </town>
  113.     <town>
  114.         <info_number>10</info_number>
  115.         <info_name>Vaughn</info_name>
  116.         <info_content>
  117.             <![CDATA[<b>Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Historic Market Building<br>44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 3450<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5470 6200<br>Freecall: 1800 171 888 (within Australia only)<br>Fax:        (03) 5471 1746<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au">visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:       <a href="http://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/">http://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/</a>]]>
  118.         </info_content>
  119.         <info_town>
  120.             <![CDATA[Vaughn is one of the attractive townships to the South of Castlemaine. These townships are in the heart of the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park.  Castlemaine is a beautiful town full of heritage buildings close to the Calder Highway.  It was a very important regional centre during the development of the Goldfields and much of this heritage remains today.]]>
  121.         </info_town>
  122.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 59 E4</info_vicroads>
  123.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_6836.jpg</info_image>
  124.     </town>
  125.     <town>
  126.         <info_number>11</info_number>
  127.         <info_name>Newstead</info_name>
  128.         <info_content>
  129.             <![CDATA[<b>Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Historic Market Building<br>44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 3450<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5470 6200<br>Freecall: 1800 171 888 (within Australia only)<br>Fax:        (03) 5471 1746<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au">visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:       <a href="http://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/">http://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/</a>]]>
  130.         </info_content>
  131.         <info_town>
  132.             <![CDATA[Newstead is located 17 km to the South West of Castlemaine on the Pyrenees Highway.   It is close to the Cairn Curran Reservoir which is popular for water sports. Castlemaine is a beautiful town full of heritage buildings close to the Calder Highway.  It was a very important regional centre during the development of the Goldfields and much of this heritage remains today.]]>
  133.         </info_town>
  134.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map  59 B3</info_vicroads>
  135.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_2940.jpg</info_image>
  136.     </town>
  137.     <town>
  138.         <info_number>12</info_number>
  139.         <info_name>Mt Franklin</info_name>
  140.         <info_content>
  141.             <![CDATA[<b>Daylesford Visitor Information Centre</b><br>98 Vincent Street, Daylesford 3460<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5321 6123<br>Fax:     (03) 5321 6193<br>Email:   <a href="mailto:visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au">visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:    <a href="http://www.visitdaylesford.com">http://www.visitdaylesford.com</a><br><br><b>Daylesford Accommodation Booking Service</b><br><br>Daylesford Accommodation Booking Service books all kinds of accommodation option. From cheap and cheerful, to the utterly extravagant. From old-world charm and grace, to architect designed modern luxury. From restored minersÆ cottages near the centre of town, to rustic rural retreats set amongst the trees.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5348 1448<br>Fax:      (03) 5348 4149<br>Email:   <a href="mailto:book@dabs.com.au">book@dabs.com.au</a> <br>Web:    <a href="http://www.dabs.com.au/aboutus.html">http://www.dabs.com.au/aboutus.html</a><br><br><b>Daylesford Accommodation</b><br><br>This website displays information on a variety of holiday rental properties at Daylesford and surrounding region.<br><br>Web:  <a href="http://daylesford.stays.com.au/">http://daylesford.stays.com.au/</a>]]>
  142.         </info_content>
  143.         <info_town>
  144.             <![CDATA[Mount Franklin is located 8 km north of Daylesford, beside the Midland Highway from Daylesford to Castlemaine and near the small township with the same name. The extinct volcanic crater of Mount Franklin provides sheltered surroundings for a picnic in clearings amongst the variety of trees covering the slopes of the crater. The lookout provides panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.]]>
  145.         </info_town>
  146.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 59 D5</info_vicroads>
  147.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_5063.jpg</info_image>
  148.     </town>
  149.     <town>
  150.         <info_number>13</info_number>
  151.         <info_name>Shepherds Flat</info_name>
  152.         <info_content>
  153.             <![CDATA[<b>Daylesford Visitor Information Centre</b><br>98 Vincent Street, Daylesford 3460<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5321 6123<br>Fax:     (03) 5321 6193<br>Email:   <a href="mailto:visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au">visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:    <a href="http://www.visitdaylesford.com">http://www.visitdaylesford.com</a><br><br><b>Daylesford Accommodation Booking Service</b><br><br>Daylesford Accommodation Booking Service books all kinds of accommodation option. From cheap and cheerful, to the utterly extravagant. From old-world charm and grace, to architect designed modern luxury. From restored minersÆ cottages near the centre of town, to rustic rural retreats set amongst the trees.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5348 1448<br>Fax:      (03) 5348 4149<br>Email:   <a href="mailto:book@dabs.com.au">book@dabs.com.au</a> <br>Web:    <a href="http://www.dabs.com.au/aboutus.html">http://www.dabs.com.au/aboutus.html</a><br><br><b>Daylesford Accommodation</b><br><br>This website displays information on a variety of holiday rental properties at Daylesford and surrounding region.<br><br>Web:  <a href="http://daylesford.stays.com.au/">http://daylesford.stays.com.au/</a>]]>
  154.         </info_content>
  155.         <info_town>
  156.             <![CDATA[Shepherds Flat is found in the rolling hills North of Daylesford.  The area has a Swiss Italian Heritage resulting from immigrant miners who turned their hand to agriculture.]]>
  157.         </info_town>
  158.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 59 D6</info_vicroads>
  159.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_5150.jpg</info_image>
  160.     </town>
  161.     <town>
  162.         <info_number>14</info_number>
  163.         <info_name>Hepburn Springs</info_name>
  164.         <info_content>
  165.             <![CDATA[<b>Daylesford Visitor Information Centre</b><br>98 Vincent Street, Daylesford 3460<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5321 6123<br>Fax:     (03) 5321 6193<br>Email:   <a href="mailto:visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au">visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:    <a href="http://www.visitdaylesford.com">http://www.visitdaylesford.com</a><br><br><b>Daylesford Accommodation Booking Service</b><br><br>Daylesford Accommodation Booking Service books all kinds of accommodation option. From cheap and cheerful, to the utterly extravagant. From old-world charm and grace, to architect designed modern luxury. From restored minersÆ cottages near the centre of town, to rustic rural retreats set amongst the trees.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5348 1448<br>Fax:      (03) 5348 4149<br>Email:   <a href="mailto:book@dabs.com.au">book@dabs.com.au</a> <br>Web:    <a href="http://www.dabs.com.au/aboutus.html">http://www.dabs.com.au/aboutus.html</a><br><br><b>Daylesford Accommodation</b><br><br>This website displays information on a variety of holiday rental properties at Daylesford and surrounding region.<br><br>Web:  <a href="http://daylesford.stays.com.au/">http://daylesford.stays.com.au/</a>]]>
  166.         </info_content>
  167.         <info_town>
  168.             <![CDATA[Hepburn Springs is a small and attractive town best known for its mineral springs.  It is set on a ridge and surrounded by rolling hills, native bush and forest, and several parks and recreation areas. The town is North of Daylesford and was initially founded on the back of the goldrush which drew thousands to the site. It attracted many Swiss immigrants and their heritage can be found in Hepburn Springs and the surrounding area.]]>
  169.         </info_town>
  170.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 289 P2</info_vicroads>
  171.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_0980.jpg</info_image>
  172.     </town>
  173.     <town>
  174.         <info_number>15</info_number>
  175.         <info_name>Daylesford</info_name>
  176.         <info_content>
  177.             <![CDATA[<b>Daylesford Visitor Information Centre</b><br>98 Vincent Street, Daylesford 3460<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5321 6123<br>Fax:     (03) 5321 6193<br>Email:   <a href="mailto:visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au">visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:    <a href="http://www.visitdaylesford.com">http://www.visitdaylesford.com</a><br><br><b>Daylesford Accommodation Booking Service</b><br><br>Daylesford Accommodation Booking Service books all kinds of accommodation option. From cheap and cheerful, to the utterly extravagant. From old-world charm and grace, to architect designed modern luxury. From restored minersÆ cottages near the centre of town, to rustic rural retreats set amongst the trees.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5348 1448<br>Fax:      (03) 5348 4149<br>Email:   <a href="mailto:book@dabs.com.au">book@dabs.com.au</a> <br>Web:    <a href="http://www.dabs.com.au/aboutus.html">http://www.dabs.com.au/aboutus.html</a><br><br><b>Daylesford Accommodation</b><br><br>This website displays information on a variety of holiday rental properties at Daylesford and surrounding region.<br><br>Web:  <a href="http://daylesford.stays.com.au/">http://daylesford.stays.com.au/</a>]]>
  178.         </info_content>
  179.         <info_town>
  180.             <![CDATA[Daylesford is set in rolling hills, bush, lakes and creeks.  Lake Daylesford is a popular place to relax, enjoy a drink or some food and enjoy the scenery.  It is spectacular in Autumn and just beautiful the rest of the year]]>
  181.         </info_town>
  182.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 289 O10</info_vicroads>
  183.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_5621.jpg</info_image>
  184.     </town>
  185.     <town>
  186.         <info_number>16</info_number>
  187.         <info_name>Smeaton</info_name>
  188.         <info_content>
  189.             <![CDATA[<b>Creswick Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Cnr Cambridge & Raglan St, Creswick<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5345 1114<br>Web:    <a href="http://www.ballarat.com/creswick.htm">http://www.ballarat.com/creswick.htm</a>]]>
  190.         </info_content>
  191.         <info_town>
  192.             <![CDATA[Adjacent to the Creswick û Newton Road, Smeaton is a small township with a long history going back to providing agricultural products to Ballarat and surrounding Goldfields.  It is located to the North of Creswick.]]>
  193.         </info_town>
  194.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 58 H7</info_vicroads>
  195.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_5578.jpg</info_image>
  196.     </town>
  197.     <town>
  198.         <info_number>17</info_number>
  199.         <info_name>Creswick</info_name>
  200.         <info_content>
  201.             <![CDATA[<b>Creswick Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Cnr Cambridge & Raglan St, Creswick<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:  (03) 5345 1114<br>Web:    <a href="http://www.ballarat.com/creswick.htm">http://www.ballarat.com/creswick.htm</a>]]>
  202.         </info_content>
  203.         <info_town>
  204.             <![CDATA[Creswick is located on the Midland  Highway, approximately 15 minutes North of Ballarat.  It is a small, attractive, town that reflects its original population of around 25,000 during the goldrush of the 1850s.  ]]>
  205.         </info_town>
  206.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map  58 G8</info_vicroads>
  207.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_5479.jpg</info_image>
  208.     </town>
  209.     <town>
  210.         <info_number>18</info_number>
  211.         <info_name>Ballarat</info_name>
  212.         <info_content>
  213.             <![CDATA[<b>Ballarat Visitor Information Centre</b><br>39 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:         (03) 5320 5741<br>Freecall:      1800 44 66 33 (within Australia)<br>Fax:            (03) 5320 5736<br>Email:         <a href="mailto:tourism@ballarat.vic.gov.au">tourism@ballarat.vic.gov.au</a><br>Web:          <a href="http://www.visitballarat.com.au">http://www.visitballarat.com.au</a>]]>
  214.         </info_content>
  215.         <info_town>
  216.             <![CDATA[Ballarat started in 1838 when a squatter camped on the shores of what is now Lake Wendouree.  Gold was first found in the vicinity of Ballarat in 1851 and there were 20,000 miners in the area within a year.  Ballarat became a town in 1852, a municipality by 1855, borough in 1863 and a city in 1870.  December 1854 saw the Eureka Rebellion and the battle of the Eureka Stockade.  ]]>
  217.         </info_town>
  218.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 76 F3</info_vicroads>
  219.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_6315.jpg</info_image>
  220.     </town>
  221.     <town>
  222.         <info_number>19</info_number>
  223.         <info_name>Clunes</info_name>
  224.         <info_content>
  225.             <![CDATA[<b>Clunes Visitor Information Centre</b><br>70 Bailey St., Clunes 3370<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br>Phone:  (03) 5345 3896<br>Web: <a href="http://www.ballarat.com/clunes/">http://www.ballarat.com/clunes/</a>]]>
  226.         </info_content>
  227.         <info_town>
  228.             <![CDATA[Clunes is 25 minutes drive North of Ballarat and is the site of the first official gold discovery in Victoria.  This small town is a fascinating example of an 1850s gold town, with a multitude of heritage buildings reflecting the wealth of the time.  ]]>
  229.         </info_town>
  230.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 58 E6</info_vicroads>
  231.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_6630.jpg</info_image>
  232.     </town>
  233.     <town>
  234.         <info_number>20</info_number>
  235.         <info_name>Talbot</info_name>
  236.         <info_content>
  237.             <![CDATA[<b>Talbot Information Centre and Internet Cafe</b><br>London House on Scandinavian Crescent<br><br>Visitor information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5463 2193<br>Web:        <a href="http://www.ballarat.com/talbot/index.htm">http://www.ballarat.com/talbot/index.htm</a>]]>
  238.         </info_content>
  239.         <info_town>
  240.             <![CDATA[Talbot is a small town between Maryborough and Clunes.  Its peak was during the early days of the goldrush when its population rose to about 15, 000. ]]>
  241.         </info_town>
  242.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 58 D4</info_vicroads>
  243.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_6646.jpg</info_image>
  244.     </town>
  245.     <town>
  246.         <info_number>21</info_number>
  247.         <info_name>Carisbrook</info_name>
  248.         <info_content>
  249.             <![CDATA[<b>Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Corner Alma & Nolan Streets, Maryborough<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5460 4511<br>Freecall: 1800 356 511 (within Australia only)<br>Fax:        (03) 5460 5188<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:visitorinfo@iinet.net.au">visitorinfo@iinet.net.au</a><br>Web:      <a href="http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/">http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/</a>]]>
  250.         </info_content>
  251.         <info_town>
  252.             <![CDATA[Carisbrook is a small township which has a historic agricultural past which has funded the construction of a number of heritage buildings in the area.  Its early origins were linked to the goldrush in surrounding areas.
  253.   
  254. ]]>
  255.         </info_town>
  256.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map  58 E2</info_vicroads>
  257.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_3036.jpg</info_image>
  258.     </town>
  259.     <town>
  260.         <info_number>22</info_number>
  261.         <info_name>Maryborough</info_name>
  262.         <info_content>
  263.             <![CDATA[<b>Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Corner Alma & Nolan Streets, Maryborough<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5460 4511<br>Freecall: 1800 356 511 (within Australia only)<br>Fax:        (03) 5460 5188<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:visitorinfo@iinet.net.au">visitorinfo@iinet.net.au</a><br>Web:      <a href="http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/">http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/</a>]]>
  264.         </info_content>
  265.         <info_town>
  266.             <![CDATA[Maryborough once served 50,000 goldminers and was a centre of Regional importance shortly after its founding in 1854. There are a number of historical remains in the area such as mullock heaps and old mine sites.  It was believed that it would remain a significant town and a number of substantial and attractive buildings were constructed and form part of the towns heritage.  The most famous of these heritage buildings is the railway station. ]]>
  267.         </info_town>
  268.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 58 D2</info_vicroads>
  269.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_3051.jpg</info_image>
  270.     </town>
  271.     <town>
  272.         <info_number>23</info_number>
  273.         <info_name>Timor</info_name>
  274.         <info_content>
  275.             <![CDATA[<b>Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Corner Alma & Nolan Streets, Maryborough<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5460 4511<br>Freecall: 1800 356 511 (within Australia only)<br>Fax:        (03) 5460 5188<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:visitorinfo@iinet.net.au">visitorinfo@iinet.net.au</a><br>Web:      <a href="http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/">http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/</a>]]>
  276.         </info_content>
  277.         <info_town>
  278.             <![CDATA[Timor is an old goldmining township located to the North of Maryborough.  There are a number of heritage items in the area, including the granite arch to the pumphouse of the Grand Duke Mine.  This mine operated from 1869-1896. The miners dug 6 km underground in the search for gold.]]>
  279.         </info_town>
  280.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 43 D9</info_vicroads>
  281.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_3102.jpg</info_image>
  282.     </town>
  283.     <town>
  284.         <info_number>24</info_number>
  285.         <info_name>Llanelly</info_name>
  286.         <info_content><![CDATA[<b>Loddon Shire Council</b><br>For further information on Llanelly please visit the Loddon Shire Council web site<br><br><a href="http://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/">http://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/</a>]]>
  287.         </info_content>
  288.         <info_town>
  289.             <![CDATA[Llanelly is a small town on the Wimmera Highway to the East of Tarnagulla.  Typical of many small towns in this Region its early population has slowly declined with the end of the goldrush and changes in agriculture.]]>
  290.         </info_town>
  291.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 43 F5</info_vicroads>
  292.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_2589.jpg</info_image>
  293.     </town>
  294.     <town>
  295.         <info_number>25</info_number>
  296.         <info_name>Tarnagulla</info_name>
  297.         <info_content><![CDATA[<b>Loddon Shire Council</b><br>For further information on Tarnagulla please visit the Loddon Shire Council web site<br><br><a href="http://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/">http://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/</a>]]>
  298.         </info_content>
  299.         <info_town>
  300.             <![CDATA[Tarnagulla is a small town on the Wimmera Highway. It has a long history of gold discoveries and the diggings and other heritage can be found within the town.]]>
  301.         </info_town>
  302.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 43 F6</info_vicroads>
  303.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_2798.jpg</info_image>
  304.     </town>
  305.     <town>
  306.         <info_number>26</info_number>
  307.         <info_name>Moliagul</info_name>
  308.         <info_content><![CDATA[<b>Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Corner Alma & Nolan Streets, Maryborough<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5460 4511<br>Freecall: 1800 356 511 (within Australia only)<br>Fax:        (03) 5460 5188<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:visitorinfo@iinet.net.au">visitorinfo@iinet.net.au</a><br>Web:      <a href="http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/">http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/</a>]]>
  309.         </info_content>
  310.         <info_town>
  311.             <![CDATA[The Welcome Stranger Nugget was found in 1869 near Moliagul, a small town on the Wimmera Highway, approximately 15 kilometres North of Dunolly.  It has a long link with the heritage of the goldrush days and subsequent prospecting.]]>
  312.         </info_town>
  313.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 43 C6</info_vicroads>
  314.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_2843.jpg</info_image>
  315.     </town>
  316.     <town>
  317.         <info_number>27</info_number>
  318.         <info_name>Dunolly</info_name>
  319.         <info_content><![CDATA[<b>Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre</b><br>Corner Alma & Nolan Streets, Maryborough<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br><br>Phone:    (03) 5460 4511<br>Freecall: 1800 356 511 (within Australia only)<br>Fax:        (03) 5460 5188<br>Email:     <a href="mailto:visitorinfo@iinet.net.au">visitorinfo@iinet.net.au</a><br>Web:      <a href="http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/">http://www.visitmaryborough.com.au/</a>]]>
  320.         </info_content>
  321.         <info_town>
  322.             <![CDATA[Dunolly has a close and early relationship with gold prospecting in Colonial days.  This attractive small town has a number of heritage buildings. ]]>
  323.         </info_town>
  324.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 43 D7</info_vicroads>
  325.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_2889.jpg</info_image>
  326.     </town>
  327.     <town>
  328.         <info_number>28</info_number>
  329.         <info_name>Inglewood</info_name>
  330.         <info_content><![CDATA[<b>Loddon Shire Council</b><br>For further information on Inglewood please visit the Loddon Shire Council web site<br><br><a href="http://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/">http://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/</a>]]>
  331.         </info_content>
  332.         <info_town>
  333.             <![CDATA[Inglewood was an important mining town during the goldrush with some very rich seams. During the goldrush its population was around 35,000 people but is now a small town with a number of heritage buildings reflecting its past.]]>
  334.         </info_town>
  335.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 43 F3</info_vicroads>
  336.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_2928.jpg</info_image>
  337.     </town>
  338.     <town>
  339.         <info_number>29</info_number>
  340.         <info_name>Mt Beckworth</info_name>
  341.         <info_content>
  342.             <![CDATA[<b>Clunes Visitor Information Centre</b><br>70 Bailey St., Clunes 3370<br><br>Visitor and accommodation information.<br>Phone:  (03) 5345 3896<br>Web: <a href="http://www.ballarat.com/clunes/">http://www.ballarat.com/clunes/</a>]]>
  343.         </info_content>
  344.         <info_town>
  345.             <![CDATA[Mount Beckworth is a small township a few Kilometres to the West of Clunes surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve.  Clunes is 25 minutes drive North of Ballarat and is the site of the first official gold discovery in Victoria.]]>
  346.         </info_town>
  347.         <info_vicroads>Vic Roads Edition 5 Map 58 C6</info_vicroads>
  348.         <info_image>data/images/_MG_6651.jpg</info_image>
  349.     </town>
  350. </info>