The gold rush may be over, but this vibrant town 90 minutes north of Melbourne has more than its fair share of treasures. Castlemaine is a bustling town of Mount Alexander Shire and is renowned for its eclectic arts scene, gold rush history, and growing reputation as a fine food destination, with its proximity to Melbourne, lively arts scene and good facilities, Castlemaine has remained a popular place for people wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne.

Castlemine has a great public transport network, including buses, trains and taxi services, walking from your new home to Castlemaine train station takes approximately 30min, where during your walk you can enjoy the beatiful secernary on your way. CATCHING A TRAIN Castlemaine is located on the V/Line Epsom Bendigo train line GETTING TO CASTLEMAINE FROM MELBOURNE It's around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get to Castlemaine from Melbourne GETTING TO CASTLEMAINE FROM BENDIGO It's around 30 minutes to Bendigo

Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Castlemaine with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Experience first-hand the region’s epicurean culture where delicious dishes from across the globe can be found in the many cafes, pubs and restaurants. Meet the locals to hear their stories, many leading the way in art, environmental sustainability, hot rod manufacturing, even musical instrument making, all adding to the eclectic offering of our destination. Castlemaine Farmers Market is held on the 1st Sunday of each month and each Wednesday afternoon, the market provides great opportunities to sample and purchase local produce.