Castlemaine

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Castlemaine showing 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 P5,785 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P5,785
P6,928 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Castlemaine. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station ...
7.6/10 Good! (153 reviews)
"The stay was very comfortable and enjoyable."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments
Castle Motel

Castle Motel

3 out of 5
1 Duke St, Castlemaine, VIC
The price is P4,792 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P4,792
P5,271 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Castlemaine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (271 reviews)
"Great location. Have stayed a few times before. Helpful staff. Very nice room. Best shower ever. Our only issue was with the heating. After discovering we had on wrong setting for warmth it was great until around 11 pm when we got back to the room (we never altered the settings on the remote} there ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Castle Motel
Hepburn at Hepburn

Hepburn at Hepburn

5 out of 5
2 - 8 Range Road, Hepburn Springs, VIC
The price is P10,720 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P10,720
P11,792 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Hepburn ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (303 reviews)
"This was an excellent experience! Very happy with the service"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Hepburn at Hepburn
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 vacation home in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa ...
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 Jul 6, 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 campground in Bendigo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre and Charcoal Gully ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
"Lovely stay"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

A-line Holiday Park
The Cottages at Hepburn Springs

The Cottages at Hepburn Springs

4 out of 5
5-7 Forest Ave, Hepburn Springs, Hepburn Springs, VIC
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (96 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay at The Cottages at Hepburn Spring. No complaints., the fireplace, location and scenery were great. If I may make a suggestion, some sort of grip/rubber on the outside steps, as it was quite slippery with all the rain we had over the weekend. I would also like to advise, there ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

The Cottages at Hepburn Springs
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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