The Mill Castlemaine
A vibrant and inclusive tourist destination, The Mill Castlemaine is a melting pot of creative small businesses.
Read MoreBendigo is a vibrant contemporary regional centre, boasting beautiful streets created from one of the world’s greatest gold rushes. Every visit will reveal new surprises and experiences.
Castlemaine boasts a remarkable community of artists, writers, actors and designers, who offer a host of galleries, theatres, festivals, bookshops and boutiques. It’s a theme that runs through nearby Maldon, Newstead and Harcourt.
Rich in history and opportunity... today’s visitors come to Maryborough and the surrounding villages for many reasons. Many come to wander through the lovely box-ironbark forests with their wildflowers, birds and superb display of Wattle in the spring. Others come to research family history and discover a connection to the Victorian gold rush, or to visit nearby wineries or explore markets, galleries and museums.
Take a deep breath… and travel along the meandering roads of the Loddon Valley. They start at untouched historic villages, weave their way up to spectacular views on granite strewn hilltops, through ancient forests, and then alongside wide flowing rivers and vast wetlands.
One of Australia's oldest and largest regional galleries presenting innovative exhibitions alongside a dynamic and varied suite of public programs and events. Our collection is extensive, with an emphasis on 19th century European art and Australian art from the 1800's, alongside a strong collection of contemporary Australian art.
Bendigo Venues and Events nurtures, develops, presents and celebrates performing arts and culture for Bendigo and central Victorian communities.
Throughout the year, find fabulous festivals and events offering the perfect chance to meet the friendly residents, taste the great local produce and see why Heathcote is one of the best, and most beautiful, places in the world.
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Visit RegionBy creating something new and wonderful, whilst still honouring the beauty and heritage of the majestic gold rush architecture, the perfect fusion of old and new has been uncovered as magnificent buildings have been reinvented.
Built in 1861, The Old Castlemaine Gaol served as a prison for 130 years before becoming a public space. The Gaol is currently undergoing a new phase with new owners, David and Yuge Bromley, a passionate and creative couple who are keen to turn the incredible space in to an arts precinct. While we wait, visitors can still visit the imposing structure and take in the spectacular views over Castlemaine from the entrance.
Down the road from the Gaol is The Mill Castlemaine – a vibrant and ever-changing place. Initially starting life as Castlemaine Woollen Mill in 1875, industry was at its core until 2013 when Victoria Carpets closed its doors. Now, the fabulous space includes great coffee and Austrian fare at Das Kaffeehaus and handcrafted beers and unique events at Taproom. The Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar and Platform No. 5 offer stallholder market-style spaces selling vintage, repurposed and secondhand goods, and the Drying Shed Artspace promotes local artists and provides an inspiring place for people to work, visit and shop.
The Goods Shed, next to the railway station in Castlemaine, is now a brilliant performance space for both local and travelling artists and many more incredible heritage buildings throughout Maldon and Castlemaine are finding a new lease of life as accommodation venues, cafés, restaurants, galleries, stores and more.
A vibrant and inclusive tourist destination, The Mill Castlemaine is a melting pot of creative small businesses.
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