Newbridge is a town in central Victoria, Australia. The town is located on the Loddon River and in the Shire of Loddon local government area, 173 kilometres (107 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2011 census, Newbridge had a population of 358.Newbridge was founded as a gold mining town, the Post Office opening on 1 February 1856.Newbridge is a popular camping and fishing location with campsites available along the river.