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Maldon in Winter 2019

Maldon celebrates winter each year with the Maldon in Winter festival which runs from Friday 28th June through to 14th July 2019.

Maldon in Winter

Maldon in Winter – Photo: © Maldon Herald

Special events are held that you can enjoy in our beautiful township during the coldest time of the year.

The School Holidays will also feature events, so make sure you head to Maldon for a day trip or a short stay to enjoy what the town has to offer.

Maldon in Winter

Maldon in Winter – Photo: © jakkapan

Poppy’s of Maldon and Beaton’s Stores will be holding a fashion event at the Maldon Hotel on June 28th at 7pm. Pop into Beaton’s Stores or Poppy’s for more details.

You can visit Carman’s Tunnel and see what it was like in a real gold mine during the 19th century, you will find Carman’s Tunnel on Parkins Reef Road. Tours of the mine operate on Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays and School Holidays. Each tour commences at 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each tour takes 30 – 40 minutes.

Maldon in Winter – Photo: © FiledIMAGE

Walk around Maldon and check out the historic streetscape, explore the goldfields, head up to Mount Tarrengower for breathtaking views from the observation tower and if you’re lucky watch hang gliders leap from the Mount and fly around and below.

Take a journey back in time to the age of steam transportation on the Victorian Goldfields Railway. A real steam train service that operates between Maldon and Castlemaine.

You’ll be sure to find something that interests you.

Extra Services on the Victorian Goldfields Railway during School Holidays

The wonderful Victorian Goldfields Railway will be operating extra services during the School Holidays.

School Holiday Specials!

From 6th April until the 21st of April, the Victorian Goldfields Railway will be running steam hauled services every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Take advantage of the savings available with special family tickets.

The team at the railway will help to keep the kids entertained throughout their journey with puzzles, games, clowns, balloons and face-painting.

Find out more at the Victorian Goldfields Railway website at: https://vgr.com.au