Moliagul Historic Tour
The name Moliagul comes from the Aboriginal term meaning wooded hill (moliagulk). Moliagul originated from its rich supply of alluvial gold, which brought settlers to the district with discovery of gold at Queens Gully in 1852. Moliagul was host to the largest specimen of reef gold ever found until John Deason and Richard Oates discovered the Welcome Stranger Nugget in 1869. The Welcome Stranger Nugget was found 2.5 cm from the surface and weighed an enormous 2530 ounces and was valued at 10,000 pounds. Reverend John Flynn the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service was born in Moliagul. A stone monument dedicated to him and his work marks his birth site.
Points Of Interest
Moliagul is an historic gold mining town in central Victoria, situated 225 km from Melbourne. While visiting Moliagul it is worth noting some of the history of the township's buildings, many of which are still used for the purpose they were designed for Mt Moliagul Hotel, State School, Cemetery and the Anglican Church are all examples of the exemplary workmanship of our goldmining pioneers.
Explore the Welcome Stranger discovery walk (maps are available from the Maryborough Visitors Centre).
View the stone monument that honours Reverend John Flynn, founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Location
Cnr Monument Road and Dunolly-Moliagul Road, Moliagul 3472 Map
