Riddells Creek

Overview

Riddells Creek is situated on the southern foothills of the Macedon Ranges. Riddells Creek is home to two historic railway bridges and is surrounded by natural bushland. There is also a small creek that runs through the town at Wybejong Park.

It may be one of the villages closest to Melbourne, but the little hamlet of Riddells Creek offers skies, historic architecture and the relaxed country attitude city folk only dream of.

History

Riddells Creek was originally settled by John Carre Riddell and Thomas Ferrier Hamilton in 1841, when they purchased around 640 acres of land and leased another 2,000 acres. Riddells Creek Post Office opened on 1 February 1859.

Places of interest

Local wineries
Historic homesteads
Bluestone Bridge

Accommodation

Riddells Creek provides a limited range of accommodation. For further information on accommodation with Riddells Creek and nearby townships please contact:

Woodend Visitor Information Centre
High Street, Woodend VIC 3442
Open 7 days, 9am–5pm
Telephone: 03 5427 2033 or 1800 244 711
Email: vic@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Website: www.visitmacedonranges.com

 

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