Goldfields Getaway
1 March, 2021
Fossick for trinkets and treasures in the Central Goldfields
As you explore the region you will unearth trinkets, treasures and antiques that hint at the secrets of a bygone era.
Many visitors to central Victoria are captivated by the rich history of the goldfields.
As you explore the region, from its major townships to smaller villages, you will unearth trinkets, treasures and antiques that hint at the secrets of a bygone era.
At Goldfields Getaway we are pleased to offer our readers a ‘treasure map’ – your guide to the many local traders dotted throughout the goldfields. You will discover local handcrafts,
contemporary artwork, eclectic vintage wares, plants, records, books, bottles, bric-a-brac and much more.
For discerning collectors, Avoca’s Westbury Antiques offers 17th and 18th century English period furniture and decorative arts, while the Talbot Bazaar, set in the historic Chesterfield
House, is not to be missed.
If you’re looking to add an authentic touch to renovations, Dunolly’s Demolition & Salvage Yard sells material from heritage demolitions.Or if funky fashion is your thing, Wear Ja Get
That in Maryborough might have just the piece you’re looking for.
Visitors to our region sometimes forget thatthe goldfields work on ‘country’ time. As well as a handy map and suggestions for refreshments along the way, we have included opening times
and contact details for each business.
Driving through picturesque landscape, we hope you discover that gold is not the only treasure to be found in central Victoria.
Happy fossicking!
AVOCA
Sticky Beaks
123 High St, Avoca. 0438 653 474.
Open 7 days 10am-4pm. Crafts and handmade items of
interest, clothing, plants and produce.
Antiques Bottles & Collectables – 144 High St, Avoca.
0412 965 001. Open Thur – Mon 10am - 4 pm. Includes an
interesting selection of crystals, polished stones and
Australian minerals.
Avoca Recyclers
Cnr Rowe St and Hamer Ct, Avoca.
0409 164 368. Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm,
Sat 8.30am - 1pm. Second-hand recycled building materials.
Westbury Antiques – 119 High St, Avoca. 5465 3406 or
0412 949 721. Open by appointment. English period furniture
(circa 17th & 18th century) and decorative arts.
Watlington Collectables
5465 3230. Open by appointment
only. Bus & tour groups welcome. Historical items ranging
from fully restored classic and vintage cars, workshop tools,
household and garage memorabilia.
For the discerning collector.
The Olive & Lavender Store
Cafe
106 High St, Avoca.
5465 3777. Open 7 days 8am - 4pm
BEALIBA
Serendipity
Main St, Bealiba. 0484 613 855.
Open Fri - Sat 10am – 3pm. Vintage wares, Australiana,
books, bric-a-brac.
DUNOLLY
Broadway Antiques & Collectables
115A Broadway,
Dunolly. 0447 783 696. Open Fri – Sun 10am – 4pm.
Yellow Dog Vintage & Design – 115B Broadway, Dunolly.
0418 875 453. Open Sat – Sun 10am – 3pm or by
appointment. Eclectic vintage wares, decorating treasures,
mid-century furniture, art and curated crafts.
Dunolly Demolition & Salvage Yard
95 Betley Rd, Dunolly.
0409 946 340. Open – call first. A collection of second-hand
building materials sourced from demolition jobs.
Shop at 96 Broadway. 0400 576 698. Open most weekends or
by appointment. Featuring leadlight windows, fire surrounds
and more.
Dunolly Bakery
Cafe
97 Broadway, Dunolly. 5468 1331.
Mon – Fri 7am – 4pm, Sat – Sun 7am – 2pm.
CLUNES
Time Travellers
55 Fraser St, Clunes. 0457 576 462.
Open Sat & Sun 11am – 4pm. Remarkable vintage and
antique European furniture, collectables, deco, steampunk,
vintage toys. Discover the unexpected.
Widow Twankies
Cafe
50 Fraser St, Clunes.
5345 3426. Open 7 days 9am - 3.30pm.
MARYBOROUGH
Museum of Australian History & Art
Maryborough
Railway Station platform, 29 Station St, Maryborough.
0477 589 692. Open Thur - Sun 10am - 4pm and public
holidays or by appointment. Australian history with a
particular focus on Indigenous and gold rush heritage.
Maryborough Marketplace
47 Nolan St, Maryborough.
0429 184 716. Open Mon – Fri 9.30am – 3.30pm, Sat 9.30am
– 12.30pm. Packed with a combined selection of new and old
goods. Collectables, books, records and jewellery.
Coach Factory Pickers Market
84 Nolan Street,
Maryborough. 0449 759 146. Open Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm.
A variety of independent stores selling second-hand wares,
antiques and collectables.
Maryborough Lions Club Bookshop
124 High St,
Maryborough. 0484 764 578. Open Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm,
Sat 9am - 1pm. A range of books to catch the eye of the most
dedicated bookworm.
Wear Ja Get That
88 Nolan St, Maryborough.
0448 919 538. Open Wed - Fri 10am - 3pm or by
appointment. Vintage and retro clothing, jewellery,
interesting collectables, quaint and quirky, funky and eclectic.
Amaroo Antiques & Art
82 Nolan St, Maryborough.
0447 501 554. Open Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 10am – 4pm.
Sat 10am – 1pm.
The Décor Room
79 High Street, Maryborough.
0432 437 304. Open Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 10am - 3pm.
Stockists of unique custom made furniture, ex-display,
new clearance lines, antiques and accessories.
Madam Chi Chi
Cnr Nolan and Napier Sts,
Maryborough. 0401 929 727.
Open Mon – Wed 7am – 4pm, Thu – Fri 7am – 8pm,
Sat 2pm – 9pm.
MOONAMBEL
Dickson’s Store Hardware & Antiques
25 Brooke St,
Moonambel. 5467 2399 or 0408 148 261. Open Mon, Wed,
Fri, Sat 10am - 5pm. Browse a large collection of secondhand
items, bric-a-brac plus a good range of hardware.
Summerfield Winery
5967 Stawell-Avoca Rd,
Moonambel. 5467 2264. Open Wed-Sun 12pm -
3pm. Evening meals Fri-Sat 6pm - 8pm.
TALBOT
Talbot Railway Station
Open 7 days early till late. Books,
plants, collectables and railway museum.
Slightly Bent Books
49 Scandinavian Cres, Talbot.
5463 2152. Open Sat & Sun 11am – 3pm. A literary lover’s
world of books new, old and antiquarian.
Talbot Bazaar
2 Ballarat St North, Talbot. 5463 2002.
Open Sat – Sun 1am – 3pm or by appointment.
Ever-changing range of antiques, collectables and décor set
inside an historic 150-year old bluestone hotel.
Talbot Provedore & Eatery
42 Scandinavian Cres,
Talbot. 5463 2008. Open Fri – Sun 10am - 3pm.
Evening meals - Sat from 6pm.
