About Creswick

Picturesque Creswick has a rich heritage and has produced some of Australia’s most influential bureaucrats, politicians and business people. In 1885 the country’s 14th Prime Minister, John Curtin, was born in the town and called it home for some years. So did the multi-talented Lindsay family, with artist Norman Lindsay perhaps the most famous of Creswick’s artistic sons.

Creswick was also the birthplace of the first union-led push to improve working conditions in Victorian mines at a time when its Madam Berry Mine was once thought to have been the richest goldmine in Victoria.

Because of its interesting streetscapes, Creswick has become a popular film and television location, seen to great advantage in the recent movie “Salem’s Lot” starring Rob Lowe and Donald Sutherland. This filming coup was part of a strong push from Council to promote the region as a major film destination.

For more information contact:
Creswick Visitor Information Outlet on 5345 1114
Cnr. Cambridge & Raglan St. Creswick 3363