Explore Castlemaine +
Mt. Alexander Shire.
The perfect place for exploring with vintage markets, heritage streetscapes, micro-businesses, wineries and the goldfields track.
Castlemaine. Chewton. Barfold. Glenluce. Maldon. Newstead. Harcourt. Taradale. Fryerstown.
The Dja Dja Wurrung are the traditional owners of the region. We respect and acknowledge the vital role of the the Djaara people as the custodians of the area and pay our respects to their ancestors past, present and emerging.
Eat + Drink
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The Mill Castlemaine
Castlemaine
A hub of creativity and symbiotic micro businesses located in a former wool mill. Definitely worth a visit and allow a few hours to explore.
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Das Kaffeehaus + Coffee Basics
Castlemaine
We had to single out this Viennese cafe and coffee roastery within the Mill precinct as it is such a rich part of Castlemaine.
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Johnny Bakers
Castlemaine
A drive through bakery with scrumptious savoury and sweet dishes. If you have a walk planned, here is your place to pick up a baguette and sweet treat to pop in your backpack.
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Red Hill Hotel
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Wild Food and Wine
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Sutton Grange Winery
Sutton Grange
A vineyard and cellar door with two outstanding wine labels Fairbank and Sutton Grange Estate both made by celebrated winemaker Melanie Chesters.
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Henry of Harcourts
Harcourt
A small, family-run apple and pear orchard producing small batches of apple cider and “perry” (pear cider).
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Bress Winery
Explore
The Goldfields Track
Chewton / Faraday
A walk through the entire central Victorian goldfields. Pick up the track in Chewton or Faraday. For more walking tips go to our walks section.
Expedition Pass Reservoir
Dog Rocks
On the Goldfields track
Part of the goldfields track but it is possible to drive to a nearby car park and enjoy wonderful views over Mount Alexander. The perfect picnic spot.
Victorian Goldfields Railway
Castlemaine to Maldon
A steam train that operates between Castlemaine and Maldon and allows dogs by arrangement. The adjoining rail trail is a 20km track that can be walked or cycled.
Maldon
Maldon
A fully-preserved gold rush town that deserves a few hours exploring. The steam train from Castlemaine to Maldon return is a great way to do it. Love the Kangaroo hotel for a beer.
Entertain
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Lot 19 - Castlemaine Arts Precinct
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Theatre Royal
Castlemaine
Harking back to the gold rush era is one of Australia’s oldest entertainment venues providing live music events, cinema, a wine bar and pizza.
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The Salvage Yard
Castlemaine
If you have a renovation project in the wings (or just like looking at vintage treasures) this carefully curated salvage yard is well worth a visit.
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