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.
https://www.creswick.net/things-to-doSmeaton Hotel
Built around 1860 and once known as the Cumberland, the Smeaton Hotel is thought to be the oldest weatherboard pub in Victoria. It has reopened in recent years and serves hearty lunches and dinners using locally sourced ingredients. Expect an open fire in the cooler months and a beer garden when the sun is out. It makes a good stop on a drive between Creswick and the mineral springs country.
Phone
Address
3504 Creswick-Newstead Rd, Smeaton VIC 3364, Australia
cumberlandhotelsmeaton@yahoo.com.au
Opening Hours
Wednesday 3–11pm Thursday 3–11pm Friday 12–11pm Saturday 12–11pm Sunday 12–11pm Monday 3–11pm Tuesday 3–11pm Public Holidays hours may differ