Maldon Victoria Australia - What's on in Maldon. Maldon (Pop 1,500) is situated 137kms north west of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is on the slopes of Mount Tarrangower in an agricultural, pastoral and gold mining district. The township retains its authentic pioneer-like appearance with many historic features from the gold mining era preserved. Maldon was declared Australia's first notable town in 1966 by the National Trust. Gold was discovered here in 1853 and extensive mining continued into the 1920s and '30s. Today there is ample evidence of those mining days. A visit to the information centre and museum will unveil many of the pictorial and other relics from the past. Take a tour of Carmen's Tunnel, a self guided tour of the diggings trail, do the town walk, see the monumental bee hive chimney, the gold dredge and drag line or visit the cemetary with its pioneer and Chinese sections. You can also travel back in time by taking a ride on the vintage steam train. The town itself was once a thriving metropolis. In the shopping precinct there are a large supermarket, butcher, chemist, bank, bakery, real estate agents, historic newspaper, hardware store, newsagent, milk bars, takeaways, hotels, restaurants and tea rooms. There are specialty shops selling wares such as home cooked bakery products, books, antiquarian prints, dolls and teddies, patchwork fabrics, a plant nursery, crafts, antiques and much more. Maldon is close to Lake Cairn Curran which is popuar for fishing, sailing and water skiing. There are many noteable winderies spread throughout central Victoria, and nearby there is a stunning lavender farm, dingo farm, trout farm and yabby farm. It is also central to Bendigo, Castlemaine, Daylesford and Hepburn, Ballarat, Maryborough, thus making it an ideal base for touring central Victoria.

2007

LINK	Castlemaine & Maldon Events courtesy of www.MaldonCastlemaine.com Informative information about Castlemaine & Maldon Central Victoria, Australia
Wednesdays & Sundays & school holidays 2006	Victorian Goldfields Railways Running through the Goldfields of Central Victoria, the Victorian Goldfields Railway brings to you the experience of Steam Railway Travel. Linking the historic towns of Castlemaine and Maldon, your train takes you through Box-Iron Bark forest in a region that saw some of the richest gold mining in Australia. Gary Aitchison www.vgr.com.au (03) 5470 6658
10 - 11 Feb approx. 7am - 5pm	Maldon Campdraft. Venue - Maldon Details - Catering bar and entertainment Contact - Mandy Long (p) 03 5475 1173
Easter (Thu-Mon) 5 - 9 April	Maldon Easter Fair Venue - Maldon Details - Longest running Easter Fair in Australia Contact - Jennifer Fitzpatrick (p) 03 5475 2262
14 - 15 April	Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine Railway enchantment for all ages Meet 'Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller', Steam Engines 'Kevin' & see 'Jeremy' up-on-blocks having his tired wheels repaired, Diesel Friends 'Daphne' & 'Freddy', the 'Coach Friends', and little 'Sebastian - the Trolley'. See the Model Train Display, enjoy the 'Thomas' jumping castle and more ~ Venue - Maldon Station 10 am - 4 pm Please note these times may be subject to change. Gary Aitchison (03) 5470 6658 www.vgr.com.au
23 May (9am-4pm)	Castlemaine Steiner School Open Day Venue - Castlemaine Steiner School Details - Guided school tours Contact - Bea Carr (p) 03 5470 6235 (f) 03 5470 6237
23 June - Aug	Maldon in Winter & Maldon Art Show Music, talks, other activities Vivien Markham (03) 5475 1752
7 - 8 July	Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine Railway enchantment for all ages Meet 'Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller', Steam Engines 'Kevin' & see 'Jeremy' up-on-blocks having his tired wheels repaired, Diesel Friends 'Daphne' & 'Freddy', the 'Coach Friends', and little 'Sebastian - the Trolley'. See the Model Train Display, enjoy the 'Thomas' jumping castle and more ~ Venue - Maldon Station 10 am - 4 pm Please note these times may be subject to change. Gary Aitchison (03) 5470 6658 www.vgr.com.au
June to July Maldon Art Show	Exhibition of artwork from the Central Victoria Region Vivien Markham (03) 5475 2155
6 - 7 Oct	Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine Railway enchantment for all ages Meet 'Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller', Steam Engines 'Kevin' & see 'Jeremy' up-on-blocks having his tired wheels repaired, Diesel Friends 'Daphne' & 'Freddy', the 'Coach Friends', and little 'Sebastian - the Trolley'. See the Model Train Display, enjoy the 'Thomas' jumping castle and more ~ Venue - Maldon Station 10 am - 4 pm Please note these times may be subject to change. Gary Aitchison (03) 5470 6658 www.vgr.com.au
14 October	Maldon Spring Show Venue - Racecourse Reserve, Maldon Details - Agricultural displays, campdraft competition, sheep dog trials, ute-pushing, ... Marjorie Drury M: 0403 266 490 www.maldonshow.org
20 - 21 October 8.30am-5.30pm	Tarrangower Hill Climb Details - 27th annual hillclimb, cars & motorcycles Hill climb for vintage cars and motor cycles Roger Boehme (03) 5443 7008
November 2 - 5 9am-1am daily	Maldon Folk Festival Folk festival featuring a wide range of folk music Lynda Bullen (03) 5475 1167 www.maldonfolkfestival.com
10 Nov 10am - 3pm	Castlemaine Steiner Spring Fair Venue - Castlemaine Steiner School Details - Great food, stalls, children's activities Contact - Bea Carr (p) 03 5470 6235 (f) 03 5470 6237
16 Dec 7.30pm - 9.30 pm	Lions Carols in the Park Date & Time - 16 Dec (7.30pm to 9.30 pm) Venue - Maldon Gardens
	Maldon Victoria Australia What's on in Maldon. Maldon (Pop 1,500) is situated 137kms north west of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is on the slopes of Mount Tarrangower in an agricultural, pastoral and gold mining district. The township retains its authentic pioneer-like appearance with many historic features from the gold mining era preserved. Maldon was declared Australia's first notable town in 1966 by the National Trust. Gold was discovered here in 1853 and extensive mining continued into the 1920s and '30s. Today there is ample evidence of those mining days. A visit to the information centre and museum will unveil many of the pictorial and other relics from the past. Take a tour of Carmen's Tunnel, a self guided tour of the diggings trail, do the town walk, see the monumental bee hive chimney, the gold dredge and drag line or visit the cemetary with its pioneer and Chinese sections. You can also travel back in time by taking a ride on the vintage steam train. The town itself was once a thriving metropolis. In the shopping precinct there are a large supermarket, butcher, chemist, bank, bakery, real estate agents, historic newspaper, hardware store, newsagent, milk bars, takeaways, hotels, restaurants and tea rooms. There are specialty shops selling wares such as home cooked bakery products, books, antiquarian prints, dolls and teddies, patchwork fabrics, a plant nursery, crafts, antiques and much more. Maldon is close to Lake Cairn Curran which is popuar for fishing, sailing and water skiing. There are many noteable winderies spread throughout central Victoria, and nearby there is a stunning lavender farm, dingo farm, trout farm and yabby farm. It is also central to Bendigo, Castlemaine, Daylesford and Hepburn, Ballarat, Maryborough, thus making it an ideal base for touring central Victoria.
	Surrounding towns and districts: Castlemaine, Maldon, Newstead.

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