Castlemaine Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Castlemaine which includes street scenes
Castlemaine
Castlemaine which includes a hotel
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 AU$173 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$173
30 July - 31 July
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (150 reviews)
Such a wonderful motel
"Such a wonderful motel to stay in for a quick trip to Castlemaine! It was so cozy, modern, clean and comfortable, and had all the necessities such as a kettle, hairdryer, soap, etc! Checking in and out was so easy, and the staff were so kind and welcoming to us. Breakfast was kindly handed to us ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments
Castle Motel

Castle Motel

3 out of 5
1 Duke St, Castlemaine, VIC
The price is AU$140 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$140
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (267 reviews)
"Comfortable and very clean"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Castle Motel
Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants.

Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants.

Castlemaine
Stay at this apartment in Castlemaine. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Restorers Barn and Kalimna Point are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Relaxing weekend away
"We had a lovely stay, very well presented and clean and great location."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants.
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.
Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants.

Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants.

Castlemaine
Stay at this apartment in Castlemaine. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Restorers Barn and Kalimna Point are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Relaxing weekend away
"We had a lovely stay, very well presented and clean and great location."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants.
Private Central Castlemaine Studio On Steam Train Line

Private Central Castlemaine Studio On Steam Train Line

Castlemaine
Stay at this apartment in Castlemaine. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions A.C. Sinclair Sanctuary and Restorers Barn are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
"The place was perfect and spacious and clean. Super comfortable bed and with the heater on as I arrived, it immediately felt comfortable as a home away from home."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Private Central Castlemaine Studio On Steam Train Line
Central View Eco Home

Central View Eco Home

Castlemaine
Stay at this vacation home in Castlemaine. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions A.C. Sinclair Sanctuary and Restorers Barn are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Beautiful accommodation!
"I loved the warmth and character of this beautifully renovated home. As someone who values sustainable living, the features such as double-glazing, solar panels, timber floors, and dozens of indoor plants all made for a wonderful holiday experience for me and my teen kids, despite it being a very ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Central View Eco Home
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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