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Warrandyte gold panning and bushwalking

Step back in time and pan for gold along the Yarra River in Andersons Creek, just as prospectors did in the 1850s. Warrandyte State Park offers bushwalking trails and picnic spots with scenic river views, where you can try your luck at finding small flecks of gold.

Address: Warrandyte State Park, Warrandyte
Price: Free, though a miner's right (permit) and personal equipment are required for gold panning
Website: parks.vic.gov.au (opens in a new tab)

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