# Maffra

Maffra is a small agricultural town in Gippsland, Victoria with a rich local history and heritage.

## Understand

Historically, the sugar beet industry in the town has been highly profitable, beginning in the 1890s and winding up after World War 2. The town was also connected to the state's rail network, however railway services ended in the 1990s, with the railway line being replaced with the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.

## Get in
### By car

The easiest way to get into Maffra is by car. All 4 roads leading into Maffra are named for Maffra. From Stratford, the Stratford-Maffra Road (C105) is an easy 5-10 minute journey. The Sale route is similarly straightforward, taking 15 minutes using the Sale-Maffra Road (C492). If you're travelling from Briagolong, the Maffra-Briagolong Road (C493) takes about the same amount of time. From Traralgon, the Traralgon-Maffra Road (C105) is a longer 1 hour journey that goes through towns such as Glengarry, Heyfield and Tinamba.
If you're travelling from Melbourne, it's a question of whether you want to stay on the Princes Highway. If you don't, you can turn off at Traralgon, otherwise follow it to Sale and then turn off towards Maffra. However, if you're travelling in a western direction from, say, Bairnsdale or Lakes Entrance, the best option is to use the Stratford-Maffra Road.

### By coach

V/Line operates coach services to Maffra from Traralgon to Maffra 7 days a week, with Sale to Maffra services available once a day from Monday to Friday. These are supplemented by train services V/Line operates from Melbourne to Traralgon and Sale. While train services terminating in Traralgon use Myki cards, all coach services and train services to Sale require paper tickets, which can be purchased at Southern Cross, Traralgon and Sale train stations, though oddly enough they can't be purchased in Maffra. A full timetable is available here.

## Get around

Maffra is small enough that most points of interest in the town can be traversed on foot. However, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, there is a bus service that operates in Maffra. The full timetable is available here$^{[deadlink]}$.

## See

* -37.97273146.98281 Gippsland Vehicle Collection, 1A Sale Rd, ☏ +61 3 5147 3223. F Sa Su M 10AM-4PM, every day of the school and public holidays (closed Good Friday, half of Anzac Day, and Christmas Day). This motor museum containing over 160 historic vehicles, machinery and auto memorabilia. Feature exhibits change every 4 months. Adults $15, concession $10, under 15s free. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.96677146.972752 Sugar Beet Museum. Contains displays on the history of Maffra's sugar beet industry. (updated Apr 2021)

## Do

* -37.9554147.00251 Maffra Golf Club, 13 Fulton Rd, ☏ +61 3 5147 1884, admin@golfmaffra.com.au. Casual golfing is available here. The golf club also operates an RV park on site with 21 powered sites, with sites available for $25 a night. (updated Apr 2021)

## Buy

Maffra has branches of Bendigo Bank, Commonwealth Bank and NAB, with ATMs available outside these banks.
* -37.95982146.986071 Foodworks, 87A Powerscourt St, ☏ +61 3 5147 1140, maffra@alliancefuel.com.au. Grocery store. 4:30AM-9:30PM. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.966497146.9762322 Maffra Post Shop, 98 Johnson St, ☏ +61 3 5147 2022. M-F 9AM-5PM. Post office. Banking services, foreign currency exchange and Western Union money transfer are available here. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.96678146.976583 Ritchies IGA, 102 Johnson St, ☏ +61 3 5147 1090, maffra_manager@ritchies.com.au. Grocery: M-Sa 7AM-9PM, Su 8:30AM-9PM; liquor: M-Sa 9AM-9PM, Su 10AM-7PM. Grocery and liquor store. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.967203146.9760184 The Pickle Pot, 109A Johnson St, ☏ +61 438 454 368, fermentingandwholefoods@gmail.com. M Tu W F 8AM-5:30PM, Th 8AM-6PM, Sa 8:30AM-1:30PM, Su 9AM-1PM. Wholefoods store and cafe with friendly service. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.96715146.975525 Woolworths, Corner of Johnson St and Purdy Ln, ☏ +61 3 5139 2640. M-Sa 7AM-9PM, Su 1-9PM. Chain supermarket. Also contains a liquor section. (updated Apr 2021)

## Eat

* -37.96602146.975191 Cafe L'Attitude, 72 Johnson St, ☏ +61 3 5147 1188, cafelattitudemaffra@gmail.com. M-F 8AM-2PM, Sa Su 9AM-1PM. Cafe and brunch restaurant. Breakfast $16-23, lunch $5-19. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.96744146.977642 Coffee House 138, 138 Johnson St, ☏ +61 3 5141 1161, robeckptyltd@gmail.com. 7AM-2PM. Cafe that offers breakfast and lunch. Takeaway and pre-order options are available. Breakfast $10-20, lunch $6-20. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.96772146.978923 Maffra Bakery, 18 Foster St, ☏ +61 3 5147 1832. M-F 8AM-3PM. Bakery specialising in the locally famous Maffra Pies. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.96927146.979694 Maffra Pizza and Take Away, 181A Johnson St, ☏ +61 3 5147 2977, maryann1506@gmail.com. Tu-Th 8AM-8PM, F 8AM-9PM, Sa 9AM-9PM, Su 10AM-8PM. Takeaway store that sells pizza, kebabs, fish and chips, and other fast food. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.96769146.976865 Maffra Takeaway, 127 Johnson St, ☏ +61 3 5147 2784, maffratakeaway@outlook.com. 11:30AM-2:30PM, 4:30-8PM. Fish and chips store. $1.50-14. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.96558146.974416 Mr Pizza, 52 Johnson St, ☏ +61 3 5147 1311. M F Su 4:30-9:30PM, Tu W 4:30-9:30PM, Th Sa 4:30-10PM. Pizza restaurant, with nachos and potato wedges also available. If you're staying in Maffra, delivery is available. (updated Apr 2021)

## Drink

Liquor is also available from Woolworths and Ritchies IGA.
* -37.967198146.9774731 Captain Johnson's Bar and Bistro, ☏ +61 3 5141 1566. M-F noon-2PM and 5-7:30PM, Sa 5-7:30PM. Pub and bistro with gambling facilities. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.964787146.9707042 Macalister Hotel, 2 Johnson St, ☏ +61 3 5147 1054, macalisterhotel@outlook.com. M Tu Sa 11AM-1AM, W Th F 11AM-midnight, Su 11AM-11PM. Pub and bistro that offers accommodation. $12-$32. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.975682147.0220313 The Vines on Avon, 446 Stratford-Maffra Road, ☏ +61 3 5141 1146, molly@thevinesonavon.com.au. Th-Su 10AM-4PM. Restaurant and winery. (updated Apr 2021)

## Sleep

* -37.96742146.976411 Cambrai Backpackers Hostel, 117 Johnson St, ☏ +61 403 476 449, info@cambraihostel.com.au. Budget accommodation designed for backpackers looking for work. Has free Wi-Fi, a licensed bar, laundry, and a communal kitchen. $170-190 per week. (updated Apr 2021)
* -37.968895146.9804242 Maffra Motor Inn, 184 Johnson St, ☏ +61 3 5147 2111, admin@mafframotorinn.com.au. Motel with 18 rooms. All rooms have Wi-Fi, television, air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, and a toaster. Interconnecting family rooms can accommodate up to 6 people. (updated Apr 2021)

## Connect

4G coverage is available from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. 5G coverage is also being rolled out by Telstra. -37.967735146.9783661 Maffra Library is also open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10AM to 6PM, and on Saturday from 10AM to noon.

## Go next

* Sale is a regional centre which is useful for shopping and eating.
* Stratford is the closest town to Maffra, and is located on the Avon River. There's a variety of interesting cafes and attractions to see.