Charlton's High Street by MJK

Charlton Vic 3525 (Pop 1 300)

Charlton is a small pleasant Goldfields town 252 km n-w of Melbourne. Scenically located on the Avoca River, Charlton was first occupied by the Jaara Aborigines prior to white settlement in 1860s. Major industries are grains, beef & wool. Art show (Oct).

Accommodation:
Charlton has a couple of hotels, motels, a B&B and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Shire offices, 1 High St. Tel (03) 5491 1755.