Melton

Quick facts

• Population approximately 36,000
• Volcanic soil, part of the Sunbury Wine Region 
• 39 kilometres from Melbourne
• Thoroughbred country

The traditional home of the Wurundjeri people, Melton was settled by Europeans in 1837. By 1839 Melton was proclaimed a postal village and provided a popular stopover for travellers en route to the Ballarat goldfields.

Since the 1850s Melton has been the home to thoroughbred breeders, racing identities and horse studs.

Activities and attractions

• Visit the Willows Homestead, an historic museum offering visitors the opportunity to experience the history of the early settlers
• Picnic at the Melton Reservoir on the Werribee River
• Discover the local wineries
• Play a round of golf at the Melton Valley Golf Club
• Visit Victoria's Annual Olive Festival in November

How to get there
Melton is forty minutes from Melbourne along the Western Freeway. V/line services operate to Melton seven days a week.