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19 comments

1. 19 Wendy Elsey
   Jul 14th, 2008 at 10:46 am

   Maldon is a fantastic historic living town. Walk the main street and surrounds to view historic buildings or simply find a cafe to sample the fine local food and award wining wines. If hiking and nature is your preference there are plenty of walking and bike tracks to keep you entertained. Personally I prefer to sit in front of a nice warm fire with some local produce and a glass of local red!

2. 18 margaret elsey
   Jul 9th, 2008 at 1:22 pm

   Taste the gourmet foods and wines, visit gold mines. It’s a real living legend of a town

3. 17 Georgia
   Jul 4th, 2008 at 1:59 pm

   Maldon is a great place to visit , great shopping and great food it is a beauitful town which is warm and friendly. The old buildings make it feel like stepping back in time for the day ……

4. 16 Christine
   Jul 3rd, 2008 at 11:14 am

   Lovely, relaxing,& wonderful shops, food & wine.

5. 15 neil leed
   Jul 2nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm

   Historic Maldon in the heart of the Golden Triangle

6. 14 Chris
   Jul 2nd, 2008 at 7:11 pm

   What a great town to relive the past! The whole town has a fantastic feel about it: the restaurants, the shops, the steam train and the architecture. A visit here is so relaxing; it’s a place where you can just leave your troubles behind.

7. 13 Maxine
   Jul 2nd, 2008 at 2:42 pm

   Historic Maldon with it authentic “living” streetscapes, offers fine local wines and produce, quirky art and memorable dining opportunities.

   A visit to the Information Centre is always rewarded with friendly advice. Welcoming volunteers are eager to explain and suggest the best possible combination of accommodation, activities and culinary experiences.

   With so much to offer Maldon is perfect for a quick day trip, a leisurely weekend or a longer stay exploring the historic goldfields region.

8. 12 Leigh K
   Jul 1st, 2008 at 1:31 pm

   Maldon’s 19th century streetscape is the best preserved example of a real gold mining town. Unlike recreated villages and attractions, Maldon’s heritage has been preserved and is a real living town which earned it the title of Australia’s first “notable” town by the National Trust .. Cosy cafes, gallerys and fabulous speciality shops line the main street and a steam train provides a nostalgic link form Maldon to nearby Castlemaine. Festivals and events are held throughout the year, many foccusing on the varietys of local food and wines produced around Maldon (a Taste of Gold brochure is a must have to take a drive through the countryside experiencing all the vineyards and farms!). Numerous mine sites have been preserved for you to explore and you can even take a canlde lit tour underground in Carman’s Tunnel!

9. 11 Barry Veith
   Jun 30th, 2008 at 2:03 pm

   Maldon has everthing - history, progress, individuality & hospitality.

10. 10 Joy
    Jun 27th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Beautiful town, lovely scenery and friendly people. Great shopping and eating.

11. 9 Ruth Izard
    Jun 26th, 2008 at 10:48 am

    maldon township
    a beautiful small country town set in the past, great food, wares and friendly folk

12. 8 Bill
    Jun 26th, 2008 at 10:10 am

    Maldon, great town, plenty to do and see especially the fantastic vintage trains and train rides.

13. 7 Anne midwinter
    Jun 9th, 2008 at 5:32 am

    Maldon is completely charming and the shops are of very high quality.

14. 6 Andrew
    May 28th, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    We have fond memories of a stay in Maldon (in the MG room) and a walk around that historic main street where time has stood still.

15. 5 Kerry Mitchell
    May 27th, 2008 at 1:40 pm

    Maldon Food & Wine Festival
    A free event in the main street of historic Maldon. Set in heated marquees showcasing the wonderful wines and gourmet foods the area produces it is a great event for young and old. There is live entertainment and activities for the kids between 11am - 4pm on Sunday 29th June, 2008.

16. 4 Joan
    May 21st, 2008 at 11:01 am

    I used to live in Ballarat as a teenager, and this is like returning home in a way- love all the historical aspects, old architecture and gold connections- I love the whole area from Bendigo and Maryborough down to Ballarat and over to Daylesford. A whole different lifestyle from the big city.

17. 3 Linda
    May 17th, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    Like stepping back in time.

18. 2 Roger Murnane
    May 6th, 2008 at 10:27 am

    I like the historic architecture of the old gold mining towns.

19. 1 tomas
    May 1st, 2008 at 9:47 am

    Visit Maldon. This tiny town to experience a lazy Saturday from yester year. Fantastic chocolate shop and great food and wine festival.