WHAT TO DO IN MALDON VICTORIA


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LOCAL HISTORY




Visiting Maldon is like visiting history heaven. Maldon has the most intact streetscape originating from the gold-rush era of any town in Australia.


Wandering the main and surrounding streets of town reveals wonderful examples of 19th Century buildings, some of which exhibit construction techniques that are no longer seen in Australia. Learn what it was like to live in a 19th century mining town as you explore the remnants of mines and diggings that surround Maldon.


Visit the Maldon District Museum in the historic old Market Building, the Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum, or tour Carman's Tunnel with a local guide.

Discover the Maldon State Battery and learn about historic gold extraction processes. You will wonder at how people could have worked in such a dirty, damp, noisy and toxic environment.





BOUTIQUE SHOPPING




Maldon promises to give you a great shopping experience with some of the best boutique shops in Victoria.


There are shops for clothing and shoes, an old fashioned general store, a very famous lolly shop, a fudge & ice cream parlour, possibly the best heritage linen shop in Australia, a shop that will delight any collector of teddy bears, and, as befits a heritage town, quality antiques and collectibles,





OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES




Cairn Curran Reservoir is located about 10km west of Maldon. There are numerous boat ramps and places to picnic and fish along its shores. In summer it beckons swimmers, yachties and water-skiers. Moreover, there's a wonderful variety of bird species to be observed from the shoreline.


If the idea of playing picturesque country golf courses is to your liking then there are four within easy reach from Motel Maldon as well as other courses at Maryborough and the greater Bendigo area. Bring a party and set yourselves the challenge of a fun social tournament.


Maldon has a number of hikes, walking tracks, mountain biking trails, and lookouts including the tower on Mount Tarrengower where you can treat yourself to a breathtaking 365° view of the region. Whether you walk, ride or drive both Motel Maldon and the Maldon Visitors Centre carry a variety of guide material to help you find your way around.





FOOD & WINE




“A taste of gold” is how we describe the delightful offerings of food and wine in the region. Visit our local wineries, nearby orchards and enjoy the fine local produce offered in the district’s hotels and restaurants.


You can also experience the wonderful produce on offer at the various local markets:


Wesley Hill Community Market (Chewton)

Weekly on Saturday - 7:30 am to 1:00 pm


Castlemaine Farmer’s Market

First Sunday of each - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm


Maldon Market

Second Sunday of each month - 9:00am to 2:00 pm





THE ARTS




Central Victoria boasts a large population of artists in every medium. Maldon has studios, shops and events that showcase the great art the Goldfields have to offer.


The Easter Art Walk, the biennial “Marchies”, a portrait competition, and The Annual Maldon Art Show attract artists from all over central Victoria and beyond.


Music and theatre also play a major part in the local scene with regular musical events at the local hotels. The Maldon Folk Festival is a major annual event held over the weekend preceding the running of the Melbourne Cup.





EVENT WEEKENDS




Whether it's the annual Maldon Folk Festival, the Maldon Shopping Spree, The Easter Fair, The All British Rally, Maldon in Winter, Antiques and Collectables Weekend, The Townwide Garage Sale, The Swap meet, The Mount Tarrangower Historic Hill Climb, The Mount Tarrangower Downhill, The Annual Camp Draught, or The Twilight Dinner Festival there is much to enjoy when you visit Maldon


Check out Maldon Events page to see what’s on and when.





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