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
Sun 29th Mar | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Jessey Jackson
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon of delicious eats and live entertainment from "Jessey Jackson".
With formidable, raw, and gutsy vocals, Jessey Jackson delivers a powerhouse performance that’s as soulful as it is electrifying. Backed by foot-driven beats, rich harmonies, and a blend of rhythm, slide, and lead guitars, Jessey creates a unique and powerful wall of sound that captivates audiences from the first note.
From silky smooth folk to gritty slide blues, rock, country, and soul, every performance is a dynamic journey through music’s most emotive and electrifying genres. Whether it's a heart-wrenching ballad or a foot-stomping blues riff, Jessey Jackson brings passion, energy, and authenticity to every stage.
Free entry. Seating is first come, first served. Bookings apply to lunch only.
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
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Location
- 8 Allans Road, Maldon,
Victoria, Australia
Ample on-site parking available.
