Castlemaine
01 day(s)
A day trip to Castlemaine reveals a Central Victorian town bursting at the seams with character. Only an hour and a half up the Calder Highway from Melbourne you'll discover rich gold rush heritage, vibrant artisan communities, great food offerings and sublime natural wonders. This single day itinerary is all-abilities and would be perfect for young families or older visitors.
Day : Gardens, Heritage and more
Arriving in Castlemaine make your way to The Mill precinct and settle into Das Kaffeehaus. Enjoy locally roasted coffee and a delicious morning tea snack before taking a look around the diverse offerings at The Mill. Across the road are the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - the perfect place to enjoy the fresh air and picturesque surrounds that Central Victoria is renowned for.
Visit The Green Folly nursery and maybe consider a refreshment or lunch. After lunch return to Castlemaine to visit Buda Historic Homestead & Garden.
Stop : Das Kaffeehaus
9 Walker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Discover a little piece of Central Europe in Central Victoria. The attached coffee roaster Coffee Basics will ensure your visit to Castlemaine gets off on the right foot while the sweets and treats on offer in the cafe will entice.
Stop : The Mill Precinct
1/9 Walker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450With origins as the Castlemaine Woollen Mill in 1875 this precinct is a perfect example of reimagining heritage. With vintage shopping, great local produce and a thriving artist's collective there is something for everyone at The Mill.
Stop : Castlemaine Botanical Garden
2 Walker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Castlemaine’s Botanic Gardens are home to an impressive collection of established native and exotic trees, the gardens are centered on a beautiful ornamental lake surrounded by open landscaped gardens. A newly opened children’s playground offers hours of fun for kids of all ages from tots to tweens.
Stop : Buda Historic Homestead & Garden
42 Hunter St, Castlemaine VIC 3450Spend the afternoon at Buda to gain an insight into late nineteenth and early twentieth century living in Australia. See original fittings and furnishings, domestic and personal effects as well as a collection of decorative and fine arts, including many pieces by well-known Australian artists.
The garden and grounds at Buda are a rare surviving example of a late 19th and early 20th century suburban garden, which remains largely intact. It features many original garden plantings as well as unique garden structures such as the bird aviary, tennis pavilion and grape arbour.