Moama was established in 1845 by British born James Maiden - an ex-convict, punt owner, station manager, stock dealer, publican and postmaster.
Originally named Maiden's Punt, the town was the busiest stock market in Australia for a time, providing meat for miners at Bendigo diggings. in 1851 the village was renamed Moama, but its prosperity was short-lived when the gold ran out and the big flood of 1870 submerged it. Relocated to higher ground, it rallied again with the arrival of the Deniliquin and Moama railway in 1876 and the opening of the iron bridge across the Murray to Echuca two years later.
We invite you to take a gentle wander back in time through 'Old Moama' to discover the fascinating stories of some of our most historical landmarks.
Horseshoe Lagoon is part of Moama's Wetland and Floodplain Reserve. The area includes a…
Thought to have been built in the 1860's, the former telegraph station is one of Moama's oldest…
Come and visit a rare survivor: The Captain's Cottage (circa 1870) has been home to many families,…
