Title: Visit Castlemaine: Best of Castlemaine Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Castlemaine](https://expedia.ca/Castlemaine-Hotels.d181677.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Castlemaine](https://expedia.ca/Castlemaine-Vacation-Rentals.d181677.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Castlemaine](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Castlemaine.d181677.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Castlemaine Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Castlemaine.d181677.Car-Rental-Guide)[Castlemaine Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Castlemaine.d181677.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Castlemaine ## Travel Guide ![Castlemaine featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181677/a2b9b79c-3e95-4f07-9b05-fc18dcbc733e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlemaine featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181677/a2b9b79c-3e95-4f07-9b05-fc18dcbc733e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlemaine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181677/fde13ddf-dc48-4777-86fc-02fbed50d88d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlemaine which includes a hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181677/261a6807-0d91-43f2-9850-ec44aa421a03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlemaine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181677/b78fe295-7eb5-4137-a441-a92f2e64bd89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Castlemaine Things to do #### 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 Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Castlemaine ![Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45840000/45838500/45838474/8f97ca1a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments 252 Barker St Castlemaine VIC CA $143 CA $172 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Castlemaine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station ... 7.8/10 Good! 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