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Buda Historic Home & Garden
Built in 1861 and the former residence of a silversmith, the home houses a significant collection of art works. It is set within 2 hectares of enchanting gardens and includes a nursery and gift shop. Many of the plants that were originally planted in the garden in the 1860s remain today.
www.budacastlemaine.org
Castlemaine Art Gallery & Museum
Opened in 1913, the gallery features an excellent collection of Australian art and historical items
www.castlemaineartmuseum.org.au
Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
Established in 1860, the 25 hectare Castlemaine Botanical Gardens are one of Victoria's oldest regional botanic gardens. Reflecting the prosperity of Castlemaine during the gold rush era, the gardens feature an impressive collection of native and exotic trees, an ornamental lake, fountain, band rotunda, manicured lawns, picnic areas and a children's playground.
www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au
Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park
Encompassing 7,500 hectares of forest, this park is home to authentic relics of the region's gold mining days. Within the box-ironbark forests are the ruins of buildings, abandoned mines and the remains of mining equipment. The park has bushwalking trails, picnic areas, camping spots and mineral springs.
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Goldfields Track
The Goldfields Track covers a distance of 210 kilometres, taking in historic mining areas and a variety of natural features. It is divided into 4 smaller tracks and follows the top of the Great Dividing Range, connecting the cities of Ballarat and Bendigo. The 44 kilometre Eureka Track starts at Mount Buninyong, passing through Ballarat and onto Creswick. The 60 kilometre Wallaby Track links Creswick with Daylesford. The 48 kilometre Dry Diggings Track extends from Daylesford to Hepburn Springs and Castlemaine. The 58 kilometre Leanganook Track section links Castlemaine with Bendigo.
www.goldfieldstrack.com.au
Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation & Wildlife Centre
Experience the ultimate in wildlife encounters. Get up close with native animals including dingoes, koalas, emus, wombats and reptiles. Visitors are also educated on the history and conservation work being done at this centre to help preserve the biodiversity of Australia's native species.
www.jirrahlinga.com.au
Lot 19
Lot 19 is an art space which includes a theatre, contemporary art gallery, outdoor sculpture park and a number of creative studios.
www.lot19.au
Theatre Royal
Built in 1854, this art house and independent cinema is one of Australia's oldest continually operating theatres. Enjoy a movie screening or a live music show, while the venue also houses a bar and pizzeria.
theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au
Victorian Goldfields Railway
Step aboard an authentic heritage steam train on a journey between historic Maldon and Castlemaine, through forests and former goldmining areas. A first class carriage is available, recreating an era of elegance and decadence with an open lounge and fully equipped bar.
www.vgr.com.au