MALDON
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THE AREA
With its heritage village centre and picture-perfect countryside, Maldon is a tourism hub and history buff dream. Holding on tight to its golden era, Maldon is where historic architecture stands proud, shopfronts champion farmgate produce, and antiques and vintage wares are bountiful. Add a thriving food and creative scene into the mix, and you, too, will be making a tree change to historic Maldon.
Lifestyle
Sitting between Castlemaine and Bendigo, Maldon was an unassuming town, that is, until its golden countryside had people from all over the world stopping by in search of their fortune. Today, Maldon's nostalgic wide streets with beautifully preserved heritage buildings are a real crowd-pleaser.
Small businesses fill the historic shopfronts; cafes, art galleries, fashion boutiques and stores are a treasure trove of antiques, collectables and vintage pieces. Old weatherboard homes and stone buildings are home to a community of creatives and those seeking a treechange, all of who form part of a community that loves to celebrate Maldon's historical past.
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Sitting between Castlemaine and Bendigo, Maldon was an unassuming town, that is, until its golden countryside had people from all over the world stopping by in search of their fortune. Today, Maldon's nostalgic wide streets with beautifully preserved heritage buildings are a real crowd-pleaser.
Small businesses fill the historic shopfronts; cafes, art galleries, fashion boutiques and stores are a treasure trove of antiques, collectables and vintage pieces. Old weatherboard homes and stone buildings are home to a community of creatives and those seeking a treechange, all of who form part of a community that loves to celebrate Maldon's historical past.
Throughout the year, Maldon hosts various events and festivals, from the popular Maldon Markets, which celebrates local food, wine, music and art. Then there's the Folk Festival and Easter Fair, which has people travelling from afar to experience.
Adding to the village charm is the Maldon Historic Reserve, which contains natural bushland and relics of Maldon's gold rush era, including Mount Tarrengower. Once a place of much mining activity, Mount Tarrengower is now a lookout with panoramic views of the region, complete with picnic facilities.
Add lush bushland with a network of hiking and biking trails (including the Castlemaine to Maldon Trail), wineries, farms and beautiful countryside, and you will quickly see why Maldon is a popular weekend getaway and a tree changer's dream.
Neighbours
A retreat from your every day, Maldon is where city folk come to escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne life. And although a holiday destination for many, there are families who have been calling Maldon home for generations, a community of creatives, weekenders and families in search of greener pastures.
Neighbours
A retreat from your every day, Maldon is where city folk come to escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne life. And although a holiday destination for many, there are families who have been calling Maldon home for generations, a community of creatives, weekenders and families in search of greener pastures.
Area features
GOLDEN HERITAGE
Maldon's gold rush era continues to play a starring role in the town's identity, from the beautifully preserved heritage architecture to museums and tourism trails that take you back to a bygone era.
ANTIQUES & VINTAGE
In a town that celebrates its golden past, it's no surprise that heritage storefronts are home to a treasure trove of antique and vintage wares.
ARTS & CULTURE
Sprinkled throughout Maldon, galleries and studios are showcasing local talent. Plus, there is a line-up of cultural events that celebrate the best of the region, from folk festivals to weekend markets and community fairs and parades.
FOOD & WINE
Bursting with good ol' fashioned country hospitality, Maldon's cafes and restaurants celebrate locally grown produce in menus that rival their Melbourne counterparts. Taste Maldon's homegrown goodness at farm gates and cellar doors.
