Camping is available at Surface Point for short stays only. The park is only 18km north of Ballarat via Creswick. The main park features include Koala Park, St George's Lake, Eatons dam and Slaty Creek picnic areas. The park also includes the Creswick Nursery and Landcare Centre. Intensive mining was carried out throughout the area during the goldrush of the 1850s and 1860s.
Mining remains are visible over most of the park today.
Things to do and see The park provides a network of walking tracks which link major park features. Wheelchair access tracks are available at St Georges Lake and Koala Park. For those more experienced a section of the Great Dividing Trail passes through the park and offers extended overnight walks. There are several lovely picnic spots with barbecues, but we suggest you bring your own firewood. Other activities include fishing, canoeing and gold panning.