Maydena

Maydena is perhaps the Derwent Valley's most forgotten town. Granted, on the outside, it may seem nothing more than a stopover town in decline, but the little-known Tasmanian town of 198 (2021) is home to Australia's first pedal railway.

Get in
Maydena is only accessible by car. It, like many other destinations in the Derwent Valley, are only accessible via the Gordon River Road (B61) from New Norfolk. From Hobart, it's a 75–90-minute drive, while it's a 45-minute drive from New Norfolk. From Mount Field National Park (including the nearby settlement of National Park), it's a 12-minute drive west.

In the rare case you're visiting Maydena from the east, the town is a 60-minute drive from Strathgordon (≈72 km), and a 70-minute drive from Scotts Peak Dam (≈66 km).

See and do

 * Junee Caves State Reserve is accessible via a short nature trail. While it's relatively off the beaten path, it is home to Australia's deepest cave, (JF-237).
 * Junee Caves State Reserve is accessible via a short nature trail. While it's relatively off the beaten path, it is home to Australia's deepest cave, (JF-237).
 * Junee Caves State Reserve is accessible via a short nature trail. While it's relatively off the beaten path, it is home to Australia's deepest cave, (JF-237).