Riddells Creek
With views to the Macedon Ranges and surrounding rural landscape, this little hamlet offers historic architecture and a relaxed country attitude.
Location and surrounds
Riddells Creek is a compact township located 50km north-west of Melbourne near the foothills of the Macedon Ranges. It is surrounded by culturally significant landscapes including the Woiwurrung and Wurundjeri creeks.
History
Riddells Creek contains heritage buildings and two historic bluestone railway bridges. It 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.
The present day
Riddells Creek has developed into a small commuter town through its close proximity to Melbourne airport, the city of Melbourne via the Calder Highway, and the V/Line rail service. Its wide country streets, exotic treed avenues and lush green parklands invite visitors and locals to enjoy a slice of country life.
Facilities
Riddells Creek has a primary school, and a railway station on the Melbourne-Bendigo line. Council facilities include:
See and do
visitmacedonranges.com provides information on things to see and do and what’s on in Riddells Creek.
People
For demographic data about Riddells Creek, see Macedon Ranges Community Profile.