Malmsbury Viaduct

The Malmsbury Viaduct spans 152 meters across the Coliban River with five arches measuring 18.3 meters each and reaching 25 meters in height.

The construction of this masonry bridge began in 1858 under the Melbourne, Mount Alexander and Murray River Railway Company before its acquisition by Victorian government in 1860.

The viaduct represents Victorian era engineering methods, incorporating 132,000 cubic feet of locally sourced bluestone transported by horse-drawn vehicles to the construction site.

Visitors can observe the viaduct structure from walking paths starting at the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens, with parking and facilities available near the site.

This railway bridge maintains its status as the largest masonry bridge in Victoria, carrying two active railway tracks while displaying nineteenth-century stone engineering techniques.

Location: Victoria

GPS coordinates: -37.19210,144.38100

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29