A Unique Gold Rush Experience Is Unfolding
Update: PERMIT APPROVED
We are pleased to share that our permit has now been approved and we’re moving ahead with ticking off the multiple conditions attached to it.
There’s still important infrastructure to complete before we can confirm an opening date, but progress is being made and we’ll be sharing updates here as milestones are reached.
Thank you for your patience — exciting times are ahead.
LIVE MUSIC & GREAT FOOD
What's Happening at Golden Nugget
Golden Nugget
Fri 3rd - Mon 6th April
EASTER OPENING HOURS
Easter at the Golden Nugget
Spend your Easter long weekend with us at the Golden Nugget. We’ll be open from Good Friday through to Easter Sunday, with our Sunday Sessions continuing as usual.
On Sunday, settle in for a laid-back afternoon of live music from 1–4pm, great food, and a relaxed country atmosphere. Snacks available from 2-4pm, happy hour 2-3pm.
A 15% public holiday surcharge applies. Bookings are strongly recommended, as walk-ins may be limited.
Golden Nugget
Fri 3rd Apr | 5pm - 9:30pm
Good Friday Wine and Cheese Soirée
This Good Friday, the beautiful heritage steam train operated by Victorian Goldfields Railway will be hosting their popular Wine & Cheese Soirée through the goldfields.
Guests will travel through the stunning Central Victorian countryside aboard a historic steam train, enjoying a curated selection of regional wines and cheeses along the journey.
When the train arrives in Maldon, passengers will enjoy dinner at Golden Nugget Restaurant located within the historic Porcupine Village, before continuing their unique railway experience.
It’s a wonderful way to spend Good Friday and a fantastic opportunity to experience two of the region’s most loved attractions.
- Heritage steam train journey
- Regional wines
- Cheese tasting experience
- Dinner at the Golden Nugget Restaurant
If you’re planning an Easter visit to Maldon, this is a beautiful way to start the long weekend.
Tickets available via the Victorian Goldfields Railway
Golden Nugget
Sun 5th Apr | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Martini Set
Enjoy a relaxing Easter Sunday afternoon of delicious eats and live entertainment from 'The Martini Set'.
Reserved for the first Sunday of each month, step into a world of sophisticated swing and timeless jazz with The Martini Set! Performing with energy, style, and a touch of vintage flair, this dynamic ensemble brings the best of jazz royalty and underground swing to life.
From the grand Dukes of jazz to the cool Katz of the swing scene, The Martini Set delivers a show that’s both classy and electrifying—a perfect mix of smooth grooves, infectious rhythms, and pure musical charm.
So, grab a drink, hit the dance floor, and let The Martini Set transport you to a golden era of music this Easter Sunday!
Free entry. Seating is first come, first served. Bookings apply to lunch only.
Please note: a 15% public holiday surcharge applies.
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Location
- 8 Allans Road, Maldon,
Victoria, Australia
Ample on-site parking available.
