Andersons Mill
Anderson’s Mill stands on the banks of Birch’s Creek at Smeaton. It is a powerful reminder of an industry that flourished after the gold rush of the 1850’s. The five-storey bluestone building and its magnificent iron water wheel are still in place.
Construction of the flour mill commenced in 1861 and it was operational within six months.
John Smeaton developed the design of the water wheel. It was built in Ballarat.
Nearby Town of Creswick
Creswick is a 10 minute drive from New Horizons Farm Stay. It has a well stocked IGA Supermarket and friendly restaurants and hotels. Creswick is a well preserved historic gold mining town which boomed in the 1850s and slowly evolved into a popular and attractive rural township servicing the surrounding district which is known for its forestry, grazing and agriculture. It is characterised by a broad main street, ancient volcanic hills, a substantial number of impressive historic buildings and extensive bushwalking areas.
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