Castlemaine & Surrounds
TRAVELLING TO CASTLEMAINE
BY TRAIN
Castlemaine Railway Station is centrally located, and train travel is an easy and pleasurable 1.5 hour journey from Melbourne. V/Line trains run between Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station along the Bendigo line to Castlemaine, or Bendigo departing regularly from 6am to 11:30pm. For more information visit vline.com.au or phone 1800 800 007.
BY CAR
Castlemaine is approximately 120 kms north –west of Melbourne, or a 1.5 hour drive via the Tullamarine Freeway, following the signs to Bendigo and the Calder Freeway. Bendigo is approximately 155 kms from Melbourne or a 2-hour drive.
BY BUS
There are local buses servicing Castlemaine, Chewton, Campbells Creek, Maldon and Bendigo. For service schedules visit pvt.vic.gov.au
BY TAXI
Castlemaine Taxis service all areas in the region and can be contacted on 131 008.
VISITING CASTLEMAINE
The Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre offers a free accommodation service providing knowledgeable advice for your specific accommodation needs.
CASTLEMAINE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Market Building, 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine
Phone: 03 5471 1795 or toll free 1800 171 888
maldoncastlemaine.com.au
visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
For more on visiting the Castlemaine Region visit:
www.bendigoregion.com.au/visit-castlemaine-maldon
www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Visiting_the_Shire
www.getlost.org.au
NORTHERN ARTS HOTEL
The Northern Arts Hotel is located within easy strolling distance to the beautiful Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, The Mill Castlemaine artisan precinct and the Bridge Hotel. The deliciously renowned Johnny Baker is also on your doorstep (seriously!). And the Northern Arts Hotel is a great base from which to explore the many riches of the central Victoria region.
VISITORS CENTRE
Located in the magnificent Market Building circa 1862, the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre is a great place to begin your exploration of this diverse region. Offering all the latest information on attractions, accommodation, tours and services, it is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
THE MILL CASTLEMAINE
The Mill Castlemaine showcases Castlemaine’s creativity at its best. Savour delicious food and beverages; discover vintage treasure and artisan-made wares, admire and create art, and enjoy live music and events.
DAS KAFFEEHAUS
Das Kaffeehaus is a Viennese coffee house serving traditional Austrian food, with traditional Viennese flair! Enjoy our freshly roasted coffee, sip on local and Austrian beers and wines, feast on good, old-fashioned, “like Oma used to cook”, hearty meals.
CASTLEMAINE ART MUSEUM
Founded in 1913, the Castlemaine Art Museum has a unique collection of Australian art and fascinating historical artefacts reflecting the early history of the district. With five gallery spaces and a dedicated museum, CAM presents a vibrant calendar of changing exhibitions.
SHEDSHAKER TAPROOM
Opened in April 2016 at the Mill complex in northern Castlemaine, the Taproom is open six days a week serving delicious beverages, yummy food and beaucoup conviviality. Live music most nights!
ANIMUS GIN DISTILLERY
Visit our distillery door and cocktail lounge on Piper Street, Kyneton where you can watch us prepare the botanicals, charge the boiler and collect our precious distillate as it pours fresh from our still.
BOOMTOWN WINE
Our cellar door has been fashioned rustically for both function and charm. Nestled in the corner of the winery, by the window to catch some afternoon sun. An ideal setting for enjoying the wines that we make.
MAINE FM
Tune into the sound of Castlemaine for insight into the thoughts and feelings of this community and news of happenings in and around town.