Wedderburn is a small farming community located in the Loddon Shire in central Victoria. It is 75 kilometres north-west of Bendigo and 33 kilometres south-east of Charlton. Gold was first discovered in the region in 1852 and 80% of all major gold nuggets found in the world are said to come from within a 40 kilometres radius of Wedderburn. Prospecting is still popular and detectors are available to hire if you are keen to try your luck while in town.

Casual parking is available at Travellers Rest, Chapel Street, and for those wishing to stay in town a little longer, short and long-term parking is available at Hard Hill Tourist Reserve. There is no fee stay here, however stays are limited to 96 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Hospital Street. 

Wedderburn is a beautiful little town rich in history and culture. The town has many aged buildings including the hotel dating from 1855, and the museum/general store. Local events include the annual Minelab Wedderburn Detector Jamboree held in March, the Victorian Labour Day Long Weekend, the Historical Engines and Machinery Rally in September, and the Christmas Tree Festival in December. Other nearby attractions include Mt Korong Scenic Reserve, Nardoo Creek Walking Track, Skinners Flat, The Granites (Mount Egbert) and Wychitella Forest Park.

Tourist/Visitor Centre       

Loddon VIC, 24 Wilson St, Wedderburn VIC

Ph: 03 5494 3489

loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au

www.loddon.vic.gov.au 

Casual Parking       

Travellers Rest, Chapel St

Short & Long Term Parking           

Park is open again but must be fully self-contained and no amenities are available

Hard Hill Tourist Reserve, see VIC for hot water, 96hr

Dump Point  

Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Hospital St - There is now a donation charge to use this dump point. Council is currently working on an alternative arrangement for CMCA members.

Potable Water          

Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Hospital St & Hard Hill Tourist Reserve

Hospital        

Hospital St, Inglewood, Ph: 03 5431 7000, (30km)

Doctors Surgery     

68 High St, Ph: 03 5494 3511, Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–12pm

Dentist           

5 Sagels La, Ph: 03 5494 3683

Pharmacy     

71 High St, Wedderburn, Ph: 03 5494 3309

Supermarket            

Foodworks, Kerr St, Ph: 03 5494 3100