Castlemaine Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Castlemaine featuring street scenes
Castlemaine
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Castlemaine
Castlemaine

An intriguing enclave of artists’ studios, galleries and cafés selling artisanal food and regional produce, this small Goldfields city is a charming getaway in Victoria.

Epicurean delights, antiques and locally made crafts await discovery behind the Victorian-era façades of Castlemaine, a gold rush city in the heart of Victoria. Get a feel for the small city’s fascinating heritage by walking down its wide streets, dotted with ornate establishments that date back over 100 years. Stop by artists’ studios and galleries selling unique items, such as ceramics, textiles, paintings and jewellery.

Start your trip in Castlemaine at the Visitor Information Centre, located within the historic Castlemaine Market Building. Here, you can pick up brochures detailing different parts of the city or embark on a walking tour with a hired audio guide. Stroll around Lyttleton Street and Mostyn Street to find a collection of stately historic buildings. Nearby, find the tall Burke and Wills Monument, a structure that honours the two frontier explorers who died traversing the outback in 1861. Take in views of Castlemaine’s surroundings from this hilltop monument. Don’t miss the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum to see a collection of artworks by Australian and international artists.

After a long day exploring art galleries and antique stores, stop for a meal in one of Castlemaine’s high-quality restaurants. Serving fresh produce with award-winning olive oil, cheeses and preserves from the region, Castlemaine has a rightful place on every Victorian foodie’s map. Many of Castlemaine’s restaurants also stock a selection of excellent local wines.

Catch a film, performance or recital at the city’s Theatre Royal, Australia’s oldest continuously operating theatre. Join the locals at the Wesley Hill Community Market every Saturday and peruse locally crafted items and farmers’ produce.

Castlemaine’s Botanical Gardens offer a serene landscape where you can relax in the grass or stroll around the lake. Visit the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park to bushwalk, spot bird species and check out goldmining relics.

Reach Castlemaine in approximately 90 minutes by car from Melbourne, Victoria’s capital city. The regional V/Line railway service from Melbourne to Bendigo also stops in Castlemaine. Within the city, catch local buses or climb aboard the Victorian Goldfields Railway to experience the historic passage to Maldon via Muckleford.

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments

3 out of 5
252 Barker St, Castlemaine, VIC
The price is ₹8,140 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹8,140
₹9,870 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Castlemaine. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station ...
7.6/10 Good! (149 reviews)
"Good, clean accommodation in a great location."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments
Castle Motel

Castle Motel

3 out of 5
1 Duke St, Castlemaine, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹7,251 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹7,251
₹7,976 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Castlemaine. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (265 reviews)
Good value restful stop
"simple older rooms with good bed , shower and loads of space. Quiet location"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Castle Motel
Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford

Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford

4.5 out of 5
77 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, VIC
The price is ₹12,767 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹12,767
₹14,044 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (987 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa Villas

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa Villas

4 out of 5
3 Forest Avenue, Hepburn Springs, VIC
Stay at this 4-star spa holiday home in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (89 reviews)
"The layout in a linear condo style made it spacious with all you’d need with kitchen, bed area and bathroom spa. Bed was big an comfortable with a gas log fire that kept the place very warm. Good location near spa centre but private. A short drive into Daylesford. Could do with some good ground coffee ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa Villas
A-line Holiday Park

A-line Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
5615 Calder Highway, Big Hill, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star campsite in Bendigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre and Charcoal Gully ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
"Lovely stay"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

A-line Holiday Park
Hepburn Springs Accommodation

Hepburn Springs Accommodation

3 out of 5
16 Forest Ave, Hepburn Springs, VIC
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and Hepburn ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Loved this place
"The owners were amazing. They let me know I could check in early, they served us at the Brewery next door and they were so lovely. Highly recommend this place. It is also close to the town but far enough you get some peace"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hepburn Springs Accommodation
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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