Story by Zac
Golden Maldon
Adventure in Maldon, Goldfields, VIC, AU
A two-hour drive from Melbourne you will find Australia’s first notable town. Maldon is a hidden gem that has a lot to offer. A booming gold rush town, now rich with historical sites, boutique stores and beautiful surrounds. Upon arrival, we opened the door to a welcoming, warm and toasty cottage that has idyllic charm. The Willows cottage was the ideal base the weekend and location was perfect for us to explore the main town of Maldon, the historical sites nearby, including old goldfields, tunnels and train station.
We also embraced the chilly weather and went exploring around the Rock of Ages, a sacred Aboriginal ceremonial site that overlooks Maldon and a number of other small nearby towns. On our final night we were blessed
with a perfect sunset, which we were able to view from the Mount Tarrengower Lookout - this is a must-do when in Maldon! The views are endless.
On our slow drive back to Melbourne, we took a short detour to Turpins Falls in the Macedon Ranges. After following a long dirt road you will find a diamond in the rough - a short walk down a steep staircase brings you to cascading waterfalls and a swimming hole. The Willows Cottage is the perfect weekend getaway to remove yourself from the hustle-bustle of city life and get back to basics....
We also embraced the chilly weather and went exploring around the Rock of Ages, a sacred Aboriginal ceremonial site that overlooks Maldon and a number of other small nearby towns. On our final night we were blessed
with a perfect sunset, which we were able to view from the Mount Tarrengower Lookout - this is a must-do when in Maldon! The views are endless.
On our slow drive back to Melbourne, we took a short detour to Turpins Falls in the Macedon Ranges. After following a long dirt road you will find a diamond in the rough - a short walk down a steep staircase brings you to cascading waterfalls and a swimming hole. The Willows Cottage is the perfect weekend getaway to remove yourself from the hustle-bustle of city life and get back to basics....
Things We Did
- Town
- Walk
- Lookout
- Food & Drink
- Waterfall
A town rich with history from the Victorian Gold Rush era, there is no shortage of exploring to do. We visited the Beehive Mine Chimney and the Mine Ruins of both the Beehive and South German Ruins. We also ventured to the Victorian Goldfields Railway Station where you can look at the old trains and station building....
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