Charlton

Overview

Charlton known as the ‘Friendly River Town’ is located in North Central Victoria on the Calder Highway midway between Melbourne and Mildura. Located in a picturesque setting - it is situated in the valley of the Avoca River in the last of the foothills of the Victorian highlands. Charlton features traditional country town aspects and excellent filming locations including the Avoca River with its natural beauty and heritage style buildings.

History

Charlton took its name from the early pastoral station on which it was established and is an English place name meaning ‘village of farmers’.

At the time of white settlement the area was inhabited by a small group of the Dja Dja Wurrung aboriginal tribe.

In 1863 Charlton's first commercial building was erected by John Flug - a slab and bark wine shanty.  A bridge was built across the river in 1867.

Places of interest

The swing bridge to Gordon Park
The Rex Theatre
Charlton Golden Grain Museum
Charlton Court House in Camp Street
Wooroonook Lakes located 14 kilometres west of the town
Charlton Weir located 1 km to the north of the town
Yawong springs
Blue stone quarry

Accommodation

Charlton features a range of comfortable accommodation including:

The Foundary Palms Motel (03) 54 911 911
The Charlton Valley Motel conference Centre (03) 54 911 600
The Cricket Club hotel (03) 54 911 604
The East Charlton hotel or (03) 54 911 613
The Vale of Avoca B&B (03) 5491 1999

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