Castlemaine Travel Guide

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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 ₹6,902 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹6,902
₹8,518 total
21 Jul - 22 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! (148 reviews)
"Very comfortable and convenient. Staff welcoming and helpful."

Reviewed on 17 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 ₹7,117 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹7,117
₹7,829 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (263 reviews)
"Loved having the electric blanket!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Castle Motel
Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford

Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford

4.5 out of 5
77 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, VIC
The price is ₹11,309 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹11,309
₹12,440 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (476 reviews)
"I loved all the trees and the well designed A line house"

Reviewed on 12 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! (29 reviews)
Recommend Villa No. 1
"The villa is located on the edge of the jungle, very quiet and you can see wild animals. The hotel is close to the hot spring center and can be reached by walking. The villa is beautifully decorated, comfortable and very clean. The hotel staff is very friendly. If I go again in the future, I will ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 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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