Maryborough personifies the grandeur of rail travel. Marvel the ornate splendour of the Victorian Railway Station. Maryborough is a Victorian Central Goldfields gem and a great day trip from either Bendigo or Ballarat. There are galleries, elaborate Victorian civic buildings reflecting the wealth of the gold rush period and an interesting regional park, Paddy Ranges.
MARYBOROUGH RAILWAY STATION
Maryborough Railway Station is magnificent. A railway station that would not look out of place in Melbourne. View the longest platform in country Victoria. Admire the highly polished timber ceiling and beautiful tessellated floor in the main entrance.
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Maryborough, Victoria is an ideal hub due to its central location in Victoria. Nearby are the towns of Bendigo, Ballarat, Castlemaine, Kyneton and Clunes
CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS ART GALLERY
The gallery is located within the historic fire station which was built in 1861. The Gallery has a rotating exhibition
WORSLEY COTTAGE MUSEUM
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Worsley Cottage Museum is nestled in a recreated cottage garden. The house museum is a snapshot of the furniture and fittings of a settler family. Now home to the Maryborough Historical Society. Historical buffs check out the Maryborough Historical Society bookshop for fascinating insights into the history of the gold rush in Victoria, Australia.
Look at the rear of the Worsley Cottage Museum at SQUATTERS HUT. The 1884 is constructed from vertical slabs of timber with a shingle roof. The floor is of rammed earth and the walls are lined with hessian and calico.
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PADDYS RANGES REGIONAL PARK
Paddys Ranges Regional Park is a gem far from the busy tourist circuit. Enjoy a native box-ironwood forest, over 250 registered wildflower species, campgrounds, walks and gold mining 19th century relics.
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POSSUM GULLY FINE ARTS GALLERY
Possum Gully Fine Arts Gallery 10 km from Maryborough has a glorious garden packed with interesting sculptures. The bush Gallery offers visitors plants from the garden, emerging and established Australian artists and quirky sculptures. Wander through the garden, relax on a garden seat.
Open Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays, remember to check beforehand to avoid Recreational gold prospecting is only allowed in designated areas of Paddys Ranges, and prospectors must hold a current Miner’s Right. Take care, as dangerous mine shafts occur throughout the park.
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10.3 km, (check out Possum Gully Fine Arts Gallery)
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Maryborough is a gem between Bendigo and Ballarat.
135 km. Explore the Victoria goldfields, the small towns and relics of the era.
Other notable buildings in Maryborough include The Court House, Town Hall, Post Office are testament to the workmanship of Victorian craftsmen. Stroll Maryborough’s main street, relax in a local cafe.
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Maryborough is easily accessible from Melbourne on the train. The V/Line, regional Victoria’s train and coach operator, has a daily train service via Ballarat, Creswick, Clunes and Talbot. V/Line – Regional public transport for Victoria – Master train and coach timetables operate a public coach bus service via Castlemaine.
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