Castlemaine
A gold-rush town about 40 km south of Bendigo with a strong artistic character, featuring an art museum, an old gaol, a botanic garden and weekend markets.
Castlemaine is another historic gold-mining town in Victoria. Its 19th-century streets and buildings are well preserved, and it is now home to many artists, handcraft shops and cafés. Main attractions include the Castlemaine Art Museum, which holds Australian paintings; the Old Castlemaine Gaol, built in 1861; the Victorian-era botanic garden; and weekend markets and antique shops. You can also take the Victorian Goldfields Railway steam train to Maldon. It is about 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or train, making it suitable for a half-day or full-day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Maldon & Victorian Goldfields Railway
- Central Deborah Gold Mine
- Discovery Science & Technology Centre
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Pall Mall & Shamrock Hotel
- Bendigo Art Gallery
- Rosalind Park & Conservatory Gardens
- Golden Dragon Museum & Yi Yuan Gardens