Visit Maryborough & Surrounds

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

03/09/2024

👋 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 🌻

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
🐎 (11.30am) Enjoy a day out at the Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex featuring live harness racing at one of the best regional facilities.

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
🍿 The Maryborough Paramount Theatre screens all the latest releases from the box office, in their historic upgraded twin theatres.
🍦 Treat yourself to a movie experience with fully stocked kiosk, bar & ice creams, and great arcade games.

🖼 (10am-4pm) The Central Goldfields Art Gallery present their latest exhibition "Expressions" showcasing the past 12 winners of the Wool Quilt Prize on loan from the National Wool Museum.
☝️ The Gallery has recently opened an exhibition “The Art of Gold - Treasures from the National Gallery of Australia (NGA)”. Gold Jewellery on display relating to Maryborough and surrounds. Nine works dating from the mid-19th century goldrush in Central Victoria and three works by Maryborough born, contemporary jeweller Rowena Gough. These works of art are on long term loan from the National Gallery of Australia with support from the Australian Government as part of Sharing the National Collection .
🪴The new Indigenous Interpretive Garden is now open for all to visit.
☝️The gallery is opened Thursday to Sunday (10am-4pm) Free admission.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
🖼️(4pm-6pm) View the new exhibition ‘The Vessel’ at the recently opened Fossickers Fine Food & Eatery at London House Talbot (opened Friday-Sunday).
Details: https://www.fossickerstalbot.com.au/

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
🏃‍♀️(8am) Embrace our open spaces and try the free weekly, timed 5km walk/jog/run; open to all ages and abilities, register online 👉 Goldfields Reservoir parkrun.

📢 (11am-12pm) Historic Railway Station Tour at the Visitor Centre.
Discover the absolute truth about the origins of our magnificent station and why it was built.
👻 There maybe a few ghostly encounters along the way.
Bookings essential: $5 per person; 035460 4511.

👩‍🎨 (11am-5pm) Possum Gully Fine Arts showcases an exquisite collection of works from renowned printmakers in Australia including an iconic etching by the legendary Brett Whitely.
The popular gallery is located near scenic Paddys Ranges, with beautiful open gardens.
☝️ Opening Saturday & Sunday (public holiday) or by appointment.

🧑‍🍳(6pm) Spoil yourself with the ultimate dining experience at the decadent Chandelier Room at The Station Cafe Restaurant Bar; bookings recommended.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟴 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
🛍️ (9am-4pm) The Carisbrook Town Hall Market offers an array of products, gifts, and much more, located in the historic precinct of Carisbrook.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️Explore the nearby creek walk and pay a visit to the historic Log 🪵 Jail.

🚂(12pm-1.30pm) The 707 Grainlander a mixture of steam and heritage diesel locomotives is a sight to behold for all rail enthusiasts.
☝️This magnificent moving museum in all its vintage splendor makes a lunch stop at our historical Railway Station.
Further details and updates: 👉707 Operations
(times are subject to change)

🎸 (2pm-6pm) Enjoy a fun day of live music with 'Open Mic' at the Railway hotel Dunolly.
🤔 For more inspiration visit: 👉 www.visitmaryboroughandsurrounds.com.au

02/09/2024

🚂 The 707 Grainlander a mixture of steam and heritage diesel locomotives is a sight to behold for all rail enthusiasts.

☝️This magnificent moving museum in all its vintage splendor makes a stop at our historical Railway Station.

👋The perfect opportunity to capture this return journey will be this Sunday 8th September from approx 12pm-1.30pm.

Further details and updates: 👉707 Operations
(times are subject to change)

02/09/2024

🚂 The 707 Grainlander a mixture of steam and heritage diesel locomotives is a sight to behold for all rail enthusiasts.

☝️This magnificent moving museum in all its vintage splendor makes a stop at our historical Railway Station.

👋The perfect opportunity to capture this return journey will be this Sunday 8th September from approx 12pm-1.30pm.

Further details and updates: 👉707 Operations
(times are subject to change)

01/09/2024

Some wonderful images of Dunolly Historic Precinct’s buildings, together with our rates and contact details.

30/08/2024

Don't forget to book for fathers day! We are open from 9am for breakfast, brunch and lunch!

Booking at whiskeyjune.com.au/the-station/bookings or give us a call 5461 1362

30/08/2024

29/08/2024

🌷Spring has almost sprung which means the latest edition of our Community Update magazine is hot off the press!

🚗Every day our community drive, walk, visit and use our local roads, footpaths, infrastructure reserves and open spaces.

🫶 We know that our community values these areas the most.

⚒That's why, in the spring edition, we explore how we are working together to improve and maintain these facilities for our community.

🧐 You can read it online now at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/communityupdate

📬 Plus, keep an eye out for a copy in your letterbox from Monday.

👉Happy reading!

29/08/2024

👋 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀☝️

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 29 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁:
🎭 (7pm) Dirty Dicks Theatre and Restaurant will provided an entertaining evening at the Maryborough Highland Society.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 30 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁:
🍿 The Maryborough Paramount Theatre screens all the latest releases from the box office, in their historic upgraded twin theatres.
🍦 Treat yourself to a movie experience with fully stocked kiosk, bar & ice creams, and great arcade games.

🖼 (10am-4pm) The Central Goldfields Art Gallery present their latest exhibition "Expressions" showcasing the past 12 winners of the Wool Quilt Prize on loan from the National Wool Museum.
☝️ The Gallery has recently opened an exhibition “The Art of Gold - Treasures from the National Gallery of Australia (NGA)”. Gold Jewellery on display relating to Maryborough and surrounds. Nine works dating from the mid-19th century goldrush in Central Victoria and three works by Maryborough born, contemporary jeweller Rowena Gough. These works of art are on long term loan from the National Gallery of Australia with support from the Australian Government as part of Sharing the National Collection .
🪴The new Indigenous Interpretive Garden is now open for all to visit.
☝️The gallery is opened Thursday to Sunday (10am-4pm) Free admission.

🖼️(4pm-6pm) View the new exhibition ‘The Vessel’ at the recently opened Fossickers Fine Food & Eatery at London House Talbot (opened Friday-Sunday).
Details: https://www.fossickerstalbot.com.au/

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 31 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁:
🏃‍♀️(8am) Embrace our open spaces and try the free weekly, timed 5km walk/jog/run; open to all ages and abilities, register online 👉 Goldfields Reservoir parkrun.

📢 (11am-12pm) Historic Railway Station Tour at the Visitor Centre.
Discover the absolute truth about the origins of our magnificent station and why it was built.
👻 There maybe a few ghostly encounters along the way.
Bookings essential: $5 per person; 035460 4511.

👩‍🎨 (11am-5pm) Possum Gully Fine Arts showcases an exquisite collection of works from renowned printmakers in Australia including an iconic etching by the legendary Brett Whitely.
The popular gallery is located near scenic Paddys Ranges, with beautiful open gardens.
☝️ Opening Saturday & Sunday (public holiday) or by appointment.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 1 September:
🎸(6pm) The Maryborough Country Music Club host their monthly Country Music Night with special guest performers at the Maryborough Highland Society.

🤔 For more inspiration visit: 👉 www.visitmaryboroughandsurrounds.com.au

29/08/2024

Purcells Watercolour
This small watercolour was completed during a winter weekend when there was promise of good skiing on Mt Stirling. Headed up the the Mt from Kings Saddle but the conditions turned me back. Basically blizzard conditions with minimal vision. Headed back down the hill into a gentler clime and around to Purcells hut. It was wet and freezing and this was done in a swish. Latter that night I heard there were two young men up on the mountain who perished in that blizzard. One body found fairly quickly the other only recovered when the snow melted. A hut now was built close to where they got in trouble.

29/08/2024

Tomorrow we will farewell our valued team member and friend, Audrey Bartlett.

Please note - our Customer Service Centre will close at 12noon tomorrow, Friday 30 August, whilst our staff attend Audrey’s funeral.

For the past 12 years, Audrey contributed to our community as a valued member of our Youth, L2P and VicRoads teams.

Through the TAC L2P Program, Audrey supported hundreds of local young people to get their driver’s license.

She created events and opportunities for our young people to have fun and stay connected through our FReeZA program.

And many community members will have experienced Audrey’s wonderful customer service skills at VicRoads.

Audrey will be dearly missed by us all – we thank her for her dedicated service to our organisation and her friendship.

Our Customer Service Centre will re-open as normal at 9am on Monday 2 September.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time.

27/08/2024

Our premier event, Energy Breakthrough attracts over 17,000 students, teachers and parents, with 5,000 kids (Grade 3 to Year12) camping onsite..

🍐🍉🍗🍕 And they get HUNGRY! 🍟🥗🍳🍪

🙌This award-winning event is operated by a small team of staff and an army of fantastic volunteers - plus a host of community groups providing food and drink.

✅ Expressions Of Interest are now open for community groups to get involved in catering, helping a vital community event and generating much needed fundraising for their local groups/clubs.

👉 Head to www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/EBcatering
to find out how you can carve out a slice for your group or club.
Applications close 11 September.

27/08/2024

Race Day is Back and here's our latest calendar for our upcoming Race Days to pop in the diary.

Maryborough Harness Racing Club invites you to come for a drive today to enjoy a day of harness racing action from 11am onwards.

This is your first chance to get a glimpse of the recent works that have been done in the dining room since our last race meet. The room is not quite complete, but things are really starting to look amazing.

Our bistro will be open for meals, fully licensed bar open and we hope to see you there!

25/08/2024

☝️With Father's Day coming up this week, here's a few options to consider right here in Maryborough & Surrounds.

💙Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting.

View our local retailers, producers, and hospitality options here: 👉https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/visit-maryborough-surrounds-victoria/blogs/celebrate-fathers-day-in-maryborough-and-surrounds

24/08/2024

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁:
👩‍🌾 (10am-3pm) Dunolly Country Market offers a friendly community atmosphere, featuring vintage holdens, artisan crafts, live music and great stall options in the historic town of Dunolly.
👋Come meander the streets of Broadway, lined with kurrajongs and gold rush architecture in this historic town.
☝️Why not visit the Dunolly Museum, The Woolly Goose, The Ministry of Fun Dunolly, Dunolly Bakery, Railway hotel Dunolly, Welcome Stranger Cafe, Merchants of Dunolly, Alvah Art, Dunolly Demolition & Salvage Yard, 2nd Best, the Mosaic Art, The Bealiba Evans Hotel, Serendipity Bealiba, and much more!
🛍️ (9am-4pm) The Carisbrook Town Hall Market offers an array of products, gifts, and much more, located in the historic precinct of Carisbrook.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️Explore the nearby creek walk and pay a visit to the historic Log 🪵 Jail.

24/08/2024

👋Crowds have gathered today at the 51st Maryborough Antique Bottle Show held today Saturday 24tth and tomorrow Sunday 25th August.

☝️Conducted over two days, comprising of excellent collections of antiques and bottles on display.

☝️There'll be expert appraisers onsite, and rare unique bottles available for purchase.

👉Held at the Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex






📸 The Maryborough District Advertiser

23/08/2024

Last night’s storms lighting up the sky at Timor ⚡️
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22/08/2024

👋 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀☝️

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁:
🎍(1pm-2.30pm) Join the Central Goldfields Art Gallery to help them celebrate the opening of the Indigenous Interpretive Garden next to the gallery.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁:
🍿 The Maryborough Paramount Theatre screens all the latest releases from the box office, in their historic upgraded twin theatres.
🍦 Treat yourself to a movie experience with fully stocked kiosk, bar & ice creams, and great arcade games.

🖼 (10am-4pm) The Central Goldfields Art Gallery present their latest exhibition "Expressions" showcasing the past 12 winners of the Wool Quilt Prize on loan from the National Wool Museum.
☝️ The Gallery has recently opened an exhibition “The Art of Gold - Treasures from the National Gallery of Australia (NGA)”. Gold Jewellery on display relating to Maryborough and surrounds. Nine works dating from the mid-19th century goldrush in Central Victoria and three works by Maryborough born, contemporary jeweller Rowena Gough. These works of art are on long term loan from the National Gallery of Australia with support from the Australian Government as part of Sharing the National Collection .
☝️The gallery is opened Thursday to Sunday (10am-4pm) Free admission.

🧑‍🎨 (4pm-6pm) You’re invited to the exhibition launch of ‘The Vessel’ at the opening of Fossickers Fine Food & Eatery at London House Talbot.
Details: https://www.fossickerstalbot.com.au/

🪕(6.30pm-11pm) The Goldfields Music Club host their 'Open Mic & Jam' as well as feature band 'Chalk' performing at the Dunolly Golf Club; BBQ tea available.

🎸(7.30pm) Come along to Community Support Night with the 'Party Doctors' performing live to aid the Energy Breakthrough at the Maryborough Highland Society.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁:
🏃‍♀️(8am) Embrace our open spaces and try the free weekly, timed 5km walk/jog/run; open to all ages and abilities, register online 👉 Goldfields Reservoir parkrun.

⏳(9am) The 51st Maryborough Antique Bottle Show is conducted over two days; Saturday 24th-Sunday 25th August at the Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex.
☝️There'll be an excellent collection of antiques and bottles on display, expert appraisers onsite, and rare unique bottles available for purchase from interstate dealers.

📢 (11am-12pm) Historic Railway Station Tour at the Visitor Centre.
Discover the absolute truth about the origins of our magnificent station and why it was built.
👻 There maybe a few ghostly encounters along the way.
Bookings essential: $5 per person; 035460 4511 or Visit Maryborough & Surrounds.

👩‍🎨 (11am-5pm) Possum Gully Fine Arts showcases an exquisite collection of works from renowned printmakers in Australia including an iconic etching by the legendary Brett Whitely.
The popular gallery is located near scenic Paddys Ranges, with beautiful open gardens.
☝️ Opening Saturday & Sunday (public holiday) or by appointment.

🎸(8.30pm) Get ready to ROCK at the ultimate tribute concert event; The Big Night Out presented by FooVana at the Maryborough Highland Society.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁:
👩‍🌾 (10am-3pm) Dunolly Country Market offers a friendly community atmosphere, featuring vintage holdens, artisan crafts, live music and great stall options in the historic town of Dunolly.
👋Come meander the streets of Broadway, lined with kurrajongs and gold rush architecture in this historic town.

☝️Why not visit the Dunolly Museum, The Woolly Goose, The Ministry of Fun Dunolly, Dunolly Bakery, Railway hotel Dunolly, Welcome Stranger Cafe, Merchants of Dunolly, Alvah Art, Dunolly Demolition & Salvage Yard, 2nd Best, the Mosaic Art, The Bealiba Evans Hotel, Serendipity Bealiba, and much more!

🛍️ (9am-4pm) The Carisbrook Town Hall Market offers an array of products, gifts, and much more, located in the historic precinct of Carisbrook.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️Explore the nearby creek walk and pay a visit to the historic Log 🪵 Jail.

🤔 For more inspiration visit: 👉 www.visitmaryboroughandsurrounds.com.au

22/08/2024

'Throwback Thursday' to the Evans Hotel in Bealiba, in the early 1960's.

☝️Today the hotel remains and is now operating as an accommodation and dining venue.

Details: 👉The Evans Hotel Bed and Breakfast Bealiba

21/08/2024

🎉 At this special event, the new Indigenous Interpretive Garden’s official name and meaning will be unveiled and cultural activities will help bring the garden to life.

🦜 Designed collaboratively with Djaara Elders and artists through a wartaka process, and supported by the Victorian Government, the Garden will be a public place inviting the whole community to come together in a spirit of reconciliation to understand and celebrate Culture.

🌾 This event is an opportunity for Djaara to come together with DJANDAK, Council, project funding partners and our wider community.

WHEN: Thursday 22 August from 1pm to 2.30pm
WHERE: Central Goldfields Art Gallery, 1 Neill Street, Maryborough

21/08/2024

👋Crowds are predicted to flock to the 51st Maryborough Antique Bottle Show coming up this weekend; Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th August.

☝️Conducted over two days, comprising of excellent collections of antiques and bottles on display.

☝️There’ll be expert appraisers onsite, and rare unique bottles available for purchase.

👉Held at the Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex






📸 The Maryborough District Advertiser

21/08/2024

👋Crowds are predicted to flock to the 51st Maryborough Antique Bottle Show coming up this weekend; Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th August.

☝️Conducted over two days, comprising of excellent collections of antiques and bottles on display.

☝️There'll be expert appraisers onsite, and rare unique bottles available for purchase.

👉Held at the Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex






📸 The Maryborough District Advertiser

20/08/2024

55 coffees in 10 minutes…well done team! The Vinelander has just departed for Southern Cross

20/08/2024

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK A PLACE IN OUR NEXT ART WORKSHOP..only one spot left!
Landscape into art – A drawing and painting workshop for adults, with local artist and teacher Patricia Walsh.

Wednesday 21 August, 2024
2pm to 4pm
Central Goldfields Art Gallery
$15 per person, $10 Concession
Includes afternoon tea.

BOOK NOW to secure your place.
Please call 5461 6600 or email [email protected]

Info about our 2024 Community Art and 9x5 exhibition:
https://centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au/2024-Community-Art-and-9-x-5-Exhibition~1379