Goldfield Secrets: Hidden Clunes Walking Tour

At a Glance

Duration: 2 hrs

Focus: Mysterious tales from the Goldfields in Clunes

Ticket type: mobile

Group size: 3-15

Tour type: private or group

Meeting point: 6 Templeton St, Clunes VIC 3370 (old library building)

Included: Exclusive access to historic buildings in Clunes

Accessibility: An easy walk for most. Wheelchair friendly, please notify when booking

BOOK YOUR TOUR

Tickets: $87
Children under 6: free

or call to book via 0455 528 741

We happily accept walk-up participants but please note space is limited. Tours will often sell out, so without a reservation we may not be able to accommodate you.

Join Goldfield Secrets: Hidden Clunes Tour for an exclusive look inside Victoria’s best-preserved gold rush town.

With rare access to normally off-limits spaces, you’ll walk through time as we explore some of the town’s most iconic and atmospheric buildings. If you’re a history lover, architecture buff, or love exploring mysterious new places, this 2-hour guided experience will leave you seeing Clunes in a whole new light.

Hidden

Clunes tour

✅ Exclusive access inside historic buildings
✅ Small group, intimate experience
✅ Led by locals with insider knowledge
✅ Stories you won’t find in guidebooks

Perfect for couples of all ages, groups of friends, and solo travellers - even kids love it! 2hrs, covering a distance of 1.5km at a relaxed pace.

This fun-filled 2 hr walking tour includes:

  • Inside the spooky Clunes courthouse – Walk the same floors where justice was handed down in the 1880s.

  • Private access to the Clunes Town Hall – Soak in the gorgeous old Victorian-era theatre inside the Clunes Town Hall

  • Explore the old Clunes bank – Discover secrets hidden in this rarely seen part of the town’s financial past.

  • Visit the Clunes Museum – A treasure trove of local curiosities and untold stories.

  • Meet the Sock-Making Lady – Step into the charming hand-cranked sock shop and watch a live demo on her antique machine.

Close-up of a bookshelf with various old, colorful books tightly packed together. Titles include "Burns Poetical Works," "The Story of Doctor," and "The Postmaster."

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“Hidden Lanes tours in Ballarat was such a great way to get to know the city as a new arrival!" - Helen

“Whether you're a tourist or a local, this tour is a fantastic way to explore Ballarat. We couldn’t recommend it enough. If you’re looking for something unique to do that combines history, storytelling and a bit of walking — this is definitely one to book!” - Melissa

join an intriguing Goldrush Clunes guided walking tour

Meeting Point: 6 Templeton St, Clunes VIC 3370 (old library building)
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $87 per person
Tours Run: Fridays or Saturdays or Private Tours Available
Need more info? Email us at hello@hiddenlanes.com.au or SMS/call 0455528741.

  • 6 Templeton St, Clunes VIC 3370 (old library building)

  • The tour goes for approximately 2 hours.

  • Parking is available at 6 Templeton St, Clunes VIC 3370 (old library building) or in the Clunes CBD

  • This tour is enjoyable for most children. Children under 6 years old are free.

  • For assistance in booking please email hello@hiddenlanes.com.au or call 0455528741

With thanks to local historians Dr. David Waldron and Doug Bradby.
This tour was developed on the Country of the Wadawurrung who have performed age old cultural ceremonies, celebrations and traditions here for thousands of years. We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders past and present.