DEPARTMENT OF RURAL HEALTH · 2018. 1. 12. · Markets: Maryborough Sunday Tourist Market, 1st...
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DEPARTMENT OF RURAL HEALTH
Living and Working in Maryborough, Avoca & Dunolly,
Victoria
INFORMATION PACK
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This information booklet has been developed to provide you with relevant information about your
living and working arrangements within the Maryborough region, Victoria, Australia.
We acknowledge that re‐locating to a new region is a daunting yet exciting experience, and there are
many logistical aspects to consider. Therefore the ‘Going Rural Health’ team wish to make this
transition as easy for you as possible.
Please consider the information in this booklet as a general guide to living and working in the
Maryborough Region, Victoria. Our information booklet contains general information and is to be
used as a guide only.
This activity has been supported by the Australian Government Department of Health through
the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program programme. The Department of Rural Health
takes no responsibility or liability of the accuracy of the information provided in this document or
information provided on the listed websites. This booklet does not endorse the products/services
listed throughout.
CONTENTS.
LIVING IN MARYBOROUGH DISTRICT 3
Attractions, Culture and climate 3
Getting around the region 6
Local Facilities 7
Eating out 8
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE 9
Rural Clinical School 9
Creswick Campus 9
Going Rural Health student support team 10
Accommodation 11
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MARYBOROUGH DISTRICT 11
CONTACT US 12
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LIVING IN MARYBOROUGH DISTRICT
Maryborough is a small town, located 58 km north of Ballarat, and 168 km north‐west of Melbourne
in the Central Goldfields. Avoca is just 27km west, and Dunolly is just 24km north, of Maryborough.
The region boasts gold rush era historic buildings, as the population of the area increased significantly
with the discovery of gold in the area. Apart from this commonality, each town boasts something a
little different.
ATTRACTIONS, CULTURE AND CLIMATE:
Climate
The region has a hotter, drier climate than Melbourne. Summer average temperatures range from
20‐30◦C, with more rain on average than winter. Winter is drier, averages ranging from 9‐22◦C, with
occasional frosts.
Maryborough
Maryborough is the largest town in the district, with a regional population of around 12,500 people.
It has a historic railway station, still in use, which has one of the southern hemisphere’s longest
platforms, and houses an art gallery and café. Housed in an old fire station is another art gallery – the
Central Goldfields Regional Art Gallery – which specialises in contemporary exhibitions.
Paddys Ranges State Park is good for a bush walk or to go fossicking for gold.
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The Maryborough Highland Gathering is renowned, and is held each New Year. It was originally formed
in 1857 by gold prospectors, squatters and businessmen who had arrived in the goldfields and Central
Victoria from Scotland. The event was designed to re‐create their traditional New Year Highland
celebrations in their adopted land. It now boasts bagpipe band parades, Australian sports, recreation,
dancing and athletics.
Visit www.visitmaryborough.com.au/ or www.travelvictoria.com.au/maryborough/ for more details.
Avoca
Avoca is located on the Sunraysia Highway, on the banks of the Avoca River, in the midst of the
Pyrenees wine region. It a former gold mining town that has been transformed by the winery industry
and it is becoming well known for its excellent food and wine.
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Popular wineries in the area include Mount Avoca Winery, Blue Pyrenees Estate, Dalwhinnie Winery,
St Ignatius Vinyard, Summerfield Wines, Warrenmang Vinyard, and Taltarni Vinyards. Some of these
wineries also boast delicious food, scenic accommodation, & degustation dinners.
The Avoca River is located just west of the main street, and is lined by walking tracks and beautiful
trees.
The Pyrenees ranges are located west of Avoca, which boast bushwalking, abundant wildlife, and
scenic drives.
See www.travelvictoria.com.au/avoca/ for more information about Avoca.
Dunolly
Dunolly is a small town close to Maryborough with a rich indigenous and historic heritage. Its
population exploded during the Gold Rush, and many buildings were erected during that time. Many
of these buildings still remain, and tours – either self‐guided or with a local – can be taken of the
historic precinct. Gold can be still be discovered today; metal detectors can be seen in the area with
those still trying to find that elusive nugget.
The Dunolly area has many interesting historical sites to visit, such as the Dunolly Museum, the Vintage
Caravan Museum, the Dunolly Historic Pioneer Cemetery, the Dunolly Chinese Cemetery (at the new
cemetery), the Burnt Creek Cemetery, Waanyarra Historic Cemetery, and Moliagul Cemetery.
Laanecoorie Reservoir was one of Victoria’s first reservoirs, and is a lovely location for picnics,
swimming, watersports, bushwalking and camping, and is located around 12km west of Dunolly. Bet
Bet Creek is also in the area, and is popular for fishing. The forests near Dunolly are also good for
bushwalkers.
See www.dunolly.com.au/ for more information about the area.
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GETTING AROUND MARYBOROUGH DISTRICT:
Public Transport.
V‐Line trains and buses run numerous times a day from Southern Cross Train Station in Melbourne to
Ballarat. There occasional connecting V‐line train services to Maryborough.
Regional buses and V‐Line buses connect Ballarat, Ararat, Avoca, Maryborough, & Castlemaine, and
some of these services connect to Melbourne. Maryborough bus services connect Maryborough to
Avoca and Dunolly.
For travel information and up to date timetables, please visit the V‐Line website (www.vline.com.au/),
phone 136 196, or visit the Public Transport Victoria website www.ptv.vic.gov.au/ and search for
Maryborough.
Cycling.
Cycling is very popular in the area, and is an easy way to get around. Bike lanes are sometimes available
within townships, though not on minor highways. Maryborough also has a Velodrome.
Driving Yourself.
Maryborough & Dunolly: From Melbourne, take the M8/A8 almost to Ballarat, then turn off at the
C291 to Creswick & Clunes, and then the C287 to Maryborough. The B180 west connects Maryborough
and Avoca, and east to Newstead & Castlemaine. Take the C277 out of Maryborough to Bendigo, or
turn off at the C278 to get to Dunolly. The C275 connects Maryborough to the B220 to St Arnaud, and
the C278 and B240 connects Dunolly to St Arnaud.
Avoca: From Melbourne, take the M8/A8 and bypass Ballarat. Take the B220 exit just west of Ballarat
to Learmonth and Avoca. North of Avoca the B220 takes you to St Arnaud, or turn off at the C221 to
Stawell.
From / to: Ballarat Castlemaine Melbourne Bendigo Maryborough
Maryborough 67 48 168 69 -
Avoca 71 75 183 97 27
Dunolly 91 57 183 61 24
(www.travelvictoria.com.au/victoria/distances/)
Further information on transport within and to/from Maryborough can be found at:
www.travelvictoria.com.au/maryborough/transport/
For up to date emergency information and warnings for weather and bushfires, please see the
VicEmergency website (www.emergency.vic.gov.au), or the VicEmergency app.
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LOCAL FACILITIES:
Shopping:
Markets: Maryborough Sunday Tourist Market, 1st Sunday of every month, 8am‐1pm
Talbot Market – 3rd Sunday of every month, 9am‐1pm
Avoca Riverside Market – 4th Sunday of every month, 9am‐1pm
Dunolly Community Market – 2nd Sunday of every month, 8am‐1pm
Supermarkets: Maryborough ‐ www.travelvictoria.com.au/maryborough/supermarkets/
Avoca – www.travelvictoria.com.au/avoca/supermarkets/
Dunolly ‐ www.dunolly.com.au/dunolly‐friendly‐grocer/
General shopping for all three towns can be found on the main streets. There are no
separate shopping centres. For larger shopping centres, see Ballarat Sturt Street precinct
and www.travelvictoria.com.au/ballarat/shopping/
Entertainment:
Gold Prospecting Australia Tours – see www.travelvictoria.com.au/maryborough/tours/ and
select either Maryborough or Avoca. Castlemaine and Maldon are also options for tours.
Paramount Twin Cinemas Maryborough – see www.truelocal.com.au/business/paramount‐
twin/maryborough
Medical facilities:
Medical centres: Clarendon Medical Centre – 4 Neill Street, Maryborough, Ph: 5461 0100
Dunolly Medical Practice – 24 Havelock Street, Dunolly, Ph: 5468 1104
Tristar Medical Group: 13 Liebig Street, Avoca, Ph: 5465 3088
Maryborough Hospital (District HS), 75/87 Clarendon Street, Maryborough, Ph: 5461 0333
Health / leisure:
Maryborough Sports Leisure Centre – see www.mslc.com.au/
Maryborough Golf & Bowls Club – see www.maryboroughgolfclub.com.au/
Avoca Country Golf Club – see www.victoria.golfer.com.au/directory/avoca‐golf‐club‐
victoria/103
Banks:
See the links below for bank locations, opening hours and ATMs. The postcode for Maryborough is
3465, Avoca is 3467, and Dunolly is 3472.
NAB ‐ see www.nab.com.au/locations for nab, and rediATM
Westpac ‐ see www.westpac.com.au/locateus/#/
ANZ – see www.locate.anz.com/anz/australia/
Bendigo Bank – see www.bankofmelbourne.com.au/locator#/
Commonwealth Bank – see www.commbank.com.au/digital/locate‐us/
Bank Australia – see www.bankaust.com.au/tools/find‐us/
Rabobank – see www.rabobank.com.au/branch/
Child care facilities:
Visit www.echildcare.com.au/maryborough‐goldfields/ for child care facilities in the region.
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EATING OUT IN MARYBOROUGH, AVOCA & DUNOLLY:
The area has a large range of places to dine out, catering for a variety of cuisines, diets and budgets.
Some of the more popular facilities are listed below, including their price range.
Cafes:
Railway Café & Tracks Bar, 29 Station Street, Maryborough. Ph: 5461 1362
$$‐$$$
The Olive & Lavender Store, 106 High Street, Avoca. Ph: 5465 3777
$$‐$$$
Dunolly Bakery, 97 Broadway, Dunolly. Ph: 5468 1331
$
Pubs & Wine Bars:
Legenz Wine Bar Café, 190 High Street, Maryborough. Ph: 5460 4033
$$‐$$$
The Avoca Hotel, 115 High Street, Avoca. Ph: 5465 3018
$$‐$$$
Royal Hotel Dunolly, 78 Broadway, Dunolly. Ph: 5468 1313
$$‐$$$
Restaurants:
Remmy Dessert Indian Restaurant, 94 Nolan Street, Maryborough. Ph: 5460 5554
$$$$
Albion, 116 High Street, Avoca. Ph: 5465 3880
$$‐$$$
Welcome Stranger At Dunolly, 103 Broadway, Dunolly. Ph: 5468 1145
$$‐$$$
Only a small number of the restaurants in the area are listed. Find more on Trip advisor at:
www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurants
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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
DUNVEGAN HOUSE – Rural Clinical School
The Ballarat Rural Clinical School for medical students has been in operation since July 2002. Academic
‘Going Rural Health’ staff have been on site since October 2016 to support nursing and allied health
students. Melbourne University has many subsidised accommodation options for clinical placement
students in the Ballarat area, including at the Creswick campus.
CRESWICK CAMPUS
The University of Melbourne established its School of Forestry and Ecosystem Science in Creswick, 20
minutes from Ballarat in 1910. The campus adjoins a 610 hectare demonstration forest, and has easy
access to a diverse range of other forests. There are a range of accommodation options on campus,
which are available to clinical placement students.
See www.ecosystemforest.unimelb.edu.au/about/creswick for more details.
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GOING RURAL HEALTH STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM:
‘Going Rural Health’ is a Commonwealth funded initiative run by the University Department of Rural
Health (UDRH), as part of the University of Melbourne. Our programs have been developed to support
Nursing and Allied Health students undertaking placements in a rural setting throughout the broader
Shepparton, Wangaratta, and Ballarat regions. Our team actively works with health services and
education providers, along with students directly to assist and improve the learning and experiences
that students gain during their rural clinical placements. All of our programs and initiatives are
targeted towards developing our future rural health workforce.
Some of the ways we are assist are:
‐ Accommodation
‐ Promote other local accommodation options for students
‐ Clinical supervisor support & training
‐ Work with local organisations to develop pathways in the health workforce
‐ Financial assistance through student support schemes
‐ Training in Cultural Competency in Aboriginal Health
‐ Online Introduction to Rural Health Training
Team Members: Shepparton Campus:
Keryn Bolte (Student Placement Manager)
Renee McCance (Education Support Co‐ordinator)
Cath Cosgrave (Research Fellow – Nursing and Allied Health Rural Workforce)
Ash Sloan (Community Placement Co‐ordinator)
Wangaratta Campus:
Kirrian Steer (Education Co‐ordinator/Simulation Co‐ordinator)
Ben Flanigan (Community Placement Co‐ordinator)
Joelene Mitchell (Student Placement Project Officer)
Ballarat Campus:
Trish Thorpe (Education Support Co‐ordinator)
Charmaine Swanson (Community Placement Co‐ordinator)
For more information, see our website:
http://goingruralhealth.com.au/
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ACCOMMODATION:
The University of Melbourne at Creswick has accommodation to support health professional student
clinical placements within this region. The accommodation is available to both undergraduate and
post graduate health professional students. Residents are allocated a bedroom, while the kitchen,
laundry and bathroom facilities are shared.
To make an accommodation enquiry for the Creswick accommodation, please
visit the following website, and follow instructions:
http://goingruralhealth.com.au/portfolio‐item/creswick‐accommodation/
Rural health students also have access to accommodation managed by health service partners. Please
contact the health service directly for accommodation enquiries.
Maryborough has two caravan parks with cabin accommodation available:
Golden Country Motel & Caravan Park: see www.goldencountry.com.au/
Maryborough Caravan Park: see www.maryboroughcaravanpark.com.au/
Avoca and Dunolly have reasonably priced motels with breakfast included. See the town websites (in
town sections above) for details.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MARYBOROUGH, AVOCA &
DUNOLLY:
For more information on the region, and what it has to offer, please visit the web links below.
Tourist information Avoca & Maryborough: www.travelvictoria.com.au and search for the relevant
township in the region.
Dunolly information: http://www.dunolly.com.au/
More links have been provided in the relevant information sections above.
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CONTACT US:
Should you have any further questions, queries or concerns about placement in the Maryborough
region, please don’t hesitate to contact the ‘Going Rural Health’ team on the following details:
General enquiries:
Website: www.goingruralhealth.com.au
Phone: (03) 5823 4500
Email: going‐[email protected]
Specific enquiries:
Website: www.goingruralhealth.com.au
Phone: (03) 4301 6853
Email: [email protected]