Maldon (Victoria)
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Maldon is in Goldfields.
Understand
This town of about 1,500 is located 140 km north-west of Melbourne in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields. The town is nestled on the slopes of Mt. Tarrengower in an agricultural, pastoral and mining district.
Maldon was declared Australia’s First Notable Town in 1965 by the National Trust of Australia. The township and surrounding forests abound with remnants of the gold mining past, beautiful seasonal wild flowers and comfortable historic and scenic walking trails.
Maldon was declared Australia’s First Notable Town in 1965 by the National Trust of Australia. The township and surrounding forests abound with remnants of the gold mining past, beautiful seasonal wild flowers and comfortable historic and scenic walking trails.
Get around
A compact town centre means that Maldon is easy to visit by walking. Some outlying areas such as Mt Tarrengower and the wineries will require a car or bicycle.
Go next
- Castlemaine - 16km by road
- Bendigo - 39km by road