Overview
Linton is a ghost-town gem for travelers passing through Victoria's Goldfields region. This tiny settlement of around 400 people was born from the Linton Diggings gold rush and retains a weathered main street of closed shops that speaks to its mining past.
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Before you go
Accommodation
No hotels or motels exist in Linton. The Historic Linton Post Office can be rented via Stayz. Ballarat or Ararat are the nearest accommodation towns.
Connectivity
Telstra has reliable coverage. Optus and Vodafone are unreliable. No satellite phone needed.
Food
Linton Takeaway is the only food option, open daily. The Railway Hotel serves pizza Tue-Sun.
Money
No ATMs in Linton. Withdraw cash in Ballarat before visiting. The Railway Hotel and Linton Takeaway are cash-only establishments.
Transport
No public transport reaches Linton; a car is mandatory. The Glenelg Highway (B160) passes through town.
