Explore Historic Maldon and Steam Train Adventure

Please make booking for brunch by commenting in this event, the deadline is 16/4 , 5pm.
Discover Maldon, a historically rich town that sprang up out of the Goldfields in the 1850s. This well preserved town has buildings, gold diggings, and historical areas to explore, plus the beautifully preserved railway station and the option of taking a steam train ride return Maldon to Castlemaine.

We will begin with at 9.30 am with a look around the township, then an early brunch before heading over to the train station. Travel on the train is completely optional, those options not to go can go on an alternative walk, or choose to relax in town.

Those opting to take a walk while the train ride is happening will need to do self guided walk in town as both hosts will be on train ride. A helpful resource for this is to access the Maldon Inc website, select the explore tab, then select Historic Walking Trails in Maldon, then scroll down to ' download booklet' which has historical information and maps for walks in Maldon. Alternatively you can access maps and guides at the Visitor Info Centre.

SCHEDULE:
Meeting Point
9.30am
Meet up at Maldon Visitor Info Centre, 93 High Street Maldon. Walk around town along Main St.

Meeting Point 2
10.30-11.30am
Cafe Maldon, 52 Main Street, Maldon
Can choose to have breakfast foods, ie porridge, eggs, bagels or lunch foods ie toasties, sandwiches, burgers as both will be served. Cafe has veg, vegan and gluten free options available . This brunch is optional .

11.30 -12.30pm
Walk over to Maldon train station, Hornsby Street, as a group, check out station and steam train .

12.30 -2.45 pm
Train travellers
Train departs Maldon 12.45 pm, 45 minutes travel to Castlemaine, stay Castlemaine 30 minutes, return journey to Maldon.
OR
12.30 - 2.30
Walker's
Depart train station, do easy walk and return to train station
OR
12.30-2.30
Free time
Those that don't wish to do train trip or walk are free to explore town, grab something to eat etc. return to station by 2.45pm

3pm-4.30pm
Meeting Point 3 : Maldon Train Station
Walk around town, explore Historic buildings and Beehive Mine Reserve.

4.30-5pm
Option to drive to Maldon Cemetary, 80 Maldon Shelburne Road.This cemetary is some 5 minutes from town. Take the Bridgewater-Maldon Road in the direction of Baringhap/Bridgewater.When you see Tarrengower Prison on the right, make a right turn into Maldon Shelburne road and pass by prison another 1 km .
There are interesting pioneer burials and remnants of Chinese graves also, plus lots of bird life!

The Goldfields train travels return Maldon - Castlemaine and is 2 hours duration. General train tickets are $52 adults, $47 concession and there is a first class option available.

Due to the event working around the steam train timetable, please be aware that only the brunch will be organised as an event group meal, and eating options may be very limited after 3pm . It's definitely advisable if you are planning train travel or the small walk to either bring extra food/ drink to this event or purchase some take away or snack options to cover the afternoon prior to 12noon, there is also small supermarket in town.

Just remember - brunch is optional and train ride is also entirely optional!