See also: Ballarat
Bendigo
Castlemaine

Castlemaine

Built by gold

Castlemaine's history and heritage is visible in its fine public buildings, wide streets, ornate hotels and century-old shops selling everything from gourmet food to antiques and art. Castlemaine has a thriving arts and cultural community and has made its mark as a leading regional arts centre.

source: visitvictoria.com

Castlemaine, Victoria; photo Peter Dunphy 2006 courtesy Tourism Victoria

Attractions:

Australia's oldest continually operating theatre, the Theatre Royal
Buda Historic Home and Garden
Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum
Mt Alexander Diggings Trail
Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park

Buda Estate, Castlemaine; photo courtesy Tourism Victoria

Just the facts:

Contact: Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre
Market Building, 44 Mostyn St, Castlemaine VIC 3450 Ph: 03 5471 1795 1800 171 888 Fax 03 5471 1746 (+61 3 5471 1795) E-mail: visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au Web http://www.maldoncastlemaine.com

Visit Victoria
Getting there: 119 kilometres north-west (1.5 hours) from Melbourne by Calder Highway or via the Western Highway to the Midland Highway passing through Daylesford.