Riddells Creek, Victoria

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Riddells Creek Victoria
Population:	2258 (2001 census)
Postcode:	3431
Elevation:	385 m
Location:	50 km from Melbourne
LGA:	Macedon Ranges Shire
State District:	Macedon
Federal Division:	McEwen

Riddell's Creek is a town in Victoria, Australia, located in the Macedon Ranges Shire. The town is served by Riddells Creek railway station on the Bendigo line.

Contents 1 History 2 Attractions 3 Education 4 Sport and Recreation 5 External links

[edit] 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.

[edit] Attractions

Riddells Creek is home to two historic railway bridges.

On weekends Riddells Creek is a popular location for cyclists to stop for rest and refreshment while touring the local area.

Dromkeen, a beautiful colonial homestead, houses a collection of original artwork and manuscripts from Australian children's literature. Each year, Dromkeen hosts thousands of children, teachers, parents and overseas visitors, and conducts educational, research and residential programs.

[edit] Education

Riddells Creek Primary School provides specialist programs providing art, music, instrumental music, physical education, literacy support and literacy extension.

[edit] Sport and Recreation

Sporting groups in Riddells Creek include a Pony Club, Riddell Football Club, Circus, Ballet, and Cricket .

[edit] External links

Coordinates: -37.463° 144.677°

• Maps and aerial photos
  • Street map from Street Directory, MSN Maps and Multimap.
  • Satellite image from Google Maps, WikiMapia and Terraserver.
• Riddells Creek Primary School
• Riddells Creek Country Fire Authority
• Riddell's Creek Business Listing
• Dromkeen Collection Art Gallery
• Local weather conditions