Dunolly, Victoria

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Dunolly is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Dunolly - Maryborough Road, in the Central Goldfields Shire. It has a population of approximately 670.

The town began during the Victorian Gold Rush, and has produced more nuggets than any other goldfield in Australia.

The legendary Welcome Stranger, one of the largest natural gold nuggets ever, was discovered in nearby Moliagul.

Centered around the main street "Broadway" Dunolly features both a top and bottom pub, hospital, grain terminal and a primary school.

Although located on a major rail line no passenger services are available.

There is a crowded and eclectic local museum on "Broadway".

It has become a favorite location for gold fossicking using metal detectors.

The town boasts two cafes, a baker, butcher, up market "B&B", historic buildings and well marked cycle tracks through the abandoned diggings. One of the cafes, the Cockatoo, has monthly music nights, attracting international acts and a far flung audience. The standard of cuisine in the Central Goldfields generally is pretty abysmal. The "Cocky" provides superior and innovative food.

The latest addition (May 2006) to Dunolly's rapidly expanding commercial centre is Wright on Broadway. Wright on Broadway is concentrating on Loddon Valley regional wines and food. It holds a General Liqour Licence allowing it to sell wine by the glass or the bottle for take away.

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