Transport Charlton has one public transport connection to Melbourne, a single V/Line coach service serving the town, once a day, five days per week which connects with a train service at Bendigo that goes to Melbourne. Charlton used to have its own railway station on the Kulwin line, although a bare platform remains and no passenger services operate on the line. The line only carries wheat trains. Climate Charlton enjoys a Mediterranean style climate, with long hot summers and mild wet winters. Deep blue skies are regular throughout much of the year as are crystal clear starry nights. Charlton's January average max/min temperatures are 30.4 °C (86.7 °F)/13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and July average max/min temperatures are 13.4 °C (56.1 °F)/3.4 °C (38.1 °F). Annual precipitation is 430.8 mm (16.96") (Source: Bureau of Meteorology ). During the Black Saturday period in 2009, Charlton recorded a temperature of 47.2 C, just short of the state temperature record of 48.8 C. Facilities Charlton's central location to the North Central region has resulted in the town being the beneficiary of considerable services not typically associated with such small localities. The Traveller's Rest is an iconic 'toilet block', held very proudly by the locals, situated in the heart of the town within easy walking of shops and restaurants. Containing picnic facilities, a wishing well, gazebo, views of the river, a footbridge across the river and overnight stop facilities, the Traveller's Rest is a regular stop for tourists, the V/Line bus service and various other tour groups. Sporting facilities are of a high standard, catering to a diversity of sports participated in by locals and visitors. Australian rules football (Charlton has a team competing in the North Central Football League), hockey, netball, cricket, basketball, bowls and tennis dominate the Charlton sporting calendar. Additionally, the harness racing track is a central feature of the town and region; meets run by the Charlton Harness Racing Club are televised and broadcast on radio nationally. The Rex Theatre is a fully restored cinema and live theatre serving and operated by the community with various memorabilia and modern movies. The town exhibits education facilities for residents from kindergarten to the end of high school. There is also a cluster centre that is now part of the P-12 Charlton College, providing additional education services for students and further education for adults. A comprehensive "driver-training" facility is located within the town, assisting