NUGGETY RANGE

AUSTRALIAN LONG DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP - WRE

Three Terrain Types
Detailed granite hills, alluvial gold mining and gully spur

LOCATION

Maldon – Approximately 127 km, 1hr 20 min from Melbourne Airport; 53 km, 36 min from Kyneton

Saturday 1st October, 2022

Provisional start times – 10:00 to 12:00

THE TEAM

Course planner – Roch Prendergast (EU)
Day organiser – Julie Flynn (BG)
Advisor – Tim Hatley (BK)
Mapper – Fredrick Johansson (MF), Neil Barr (BG)

TERRAIN

Detailed granite hills and alluvial gold mining. Linked by broad and sometimes steep gully spur and a green maze. Breathtaking runnability and views.

OTHER

In Maldon experience what life was like during the gold rush era. Wander past old weatherboard homes, solid stone buildings and decorative shop fronts in this lovingly preserved Australian gold mining town. Take time to unearth hidden treasures in one of the many antique and collectable shops around town. Browse through fashion boutiques, sample local produce and handmade chocolates at one of the many cafes, or view the local arts on display.

OLD MAP

View old map – Peg Leg Gully