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Locality in Tasmania, Australia
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Maydena is perhaps the Derwent Valley's most forgotten town. Granted, on the outside, it may seem nothing more than a stopover town in decline, but the little-known Tasmanian town of 198 (2021) is home to Australia's first pedal railway.
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If there's one thing the town probably deserves more spotlight for, it's for being home to Australia's only pedal railway. There are two-, three- and four-seaters available, though the four-seaters are specifically designed with children under 40 kg (88 lb) and under 10 in mind. From Maydena, you can choose to either pedal west to Florentine or east towards Fitzgerald (Pig & Whistle). There is also a station at National Park though it has been temporarily closed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
An MTB park with over 73 trails.
A licensed venue with some great Australian, Swedish, and Austrian food, in addition to what you'd find at a small town's general store.
Self-catered accommodation. Includes a wood heater.
Maydena is only accessible by car. It, like many other destinations in the Derwent Valley, are only accessible via the Gordon River Road (B61) from New Norfolk.
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