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City in Victoria, Australia
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Maryborough is a large town in the Central Goldfields region of Victoria, Australia. Home to 7,900 people in 2016. It was settled in 1840, and grew significantly once gold was discovered in 1854. It is known locally for hosting the Highland gathering.
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A fascinating Mud Brick Hut built-in 1982 by Nepalese Architect Ramesh Manandhar, to demonstrate the sustainability and practicality of low cost housing.
Catch a modern movie at the local theatre, first constructed in 1926.
Join a gold prospecting tour.
All you need is a miner's license, and gold panning equipment (which can be rented at Colitek) and you're good to go. Pick up a map from Colitek for some gold mining spots though.
A reservoir with BBQ facilities, RV Dumping, toilets and a calm 20 minute walk around the lake.
Typical Australian pub meals.
Upscale dining in the heart of Maryborough.
By train
Train services from Melbourne via Ballarat are infrequent, with two services a day on weekdays and one on weekends. Check the V/line journey planner
By bus
Check the Vline timetable for trains and buses. Vline journey planner
The town is fairly walkable, and served by a modest bus network. Route 1 serves the town's south, Route 2 the north, Route 3 the east and Route 4 the west.
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