Title: Castlemaine Travel Guide: Best of Castlemaine, Victoria Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Castlemaine](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlemaine-Hotels.d181677.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Castlemaine](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlemaine-Holiday-Rentals.d181677.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Castlemaine](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Castlemaine.d181677.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Castlemaine Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Castlemaine.d181677.Car-Hire-Guide)[Castlemaine Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlemaine.d181677.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Castlemaine Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Castlemaine featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189498-Goldfields.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlemaine](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189492-Goldfields.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlemaine showing a hotel](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189499-Goldfields.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlemaine](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189493-Goldfields.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlemaine](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189495-Goldfields.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. - Top hotels in Castlemaine - Top Holiday 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 £86 1 Oct - 2 Oct 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (165 reviews) "Late check in was awesome. Appreciated the help to facilitate my late arrival. Will stay again. Highly recommended." 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Not much space for luggage etc but perfect for a weekend" Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025&selected=102121997&PinnedHotelID=102121997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181677) [See all 620 properties in Castlemaine](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=181677) 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. ![Central View Eco Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112058100/112058093/w2594h1750x0y0-23927a2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central View Eco Home Castlemaine, VIC Stay at this holiday home in Castlemaine. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions A.C. Sinclair Sanctuary and Restorers Barn are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) "house is clean and tidy, can be improved by providing tissue boxes and securing handles of upstairs bathroom as they were falling off when we were there." Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlemaine-Hotels-Central-View-Eco-Home.h112058093.Hotel-Information) ![Private Central Castlemaine Studio On Steam Train Line](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102130000/102122000/102121997/cd344c48_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (26 reviews) Cost, comfy and affordable "Well located downtown and walkable. It suited our needs for a weekend in Castlemaine.It’s as pictured. Cosy and comfy. 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Experience the area's entertainment choices and museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlemaine-Botanical-Gardens-Castlemaine.d553248621532608751.Attraction) #### Old Castlemaine Gaol You can browse the exhibits at Old Castlemaine Gaol, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Castlemaine. Experience the area's entertainment choices and museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Castlemaine-Gaol-Castlemaine.d553248621526966127.Attraction) #### Restorers Barn You can find out about the history of Castlemaine with a visit to Restorers Barn. Experience the area's entertainment choices and theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Restorers-Barn-Castlemaine.d553248621526966128.Attraction) #### Buda Historic Home & Garden You can browse the exhibits at Buda Historic Home & Garden, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Castlemaine. Experience the area's entertainment choices and museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buda-Historic-Home-Garden-Castlemaine.d553248621526966129.Attraction) #### Hadfield's Rod Museum You can browse the exhibits at Hadfield's Rod Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Castlemaine. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hadfields-Rod-Museum-Castlemaine.d553248621526966130.Attraction) #### Boomtown You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Boomtown during your travels to Castlemaine. Experience the area's entertainment choices and museums. 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