Guidebook for Castlemaine
Arts & Culture
WALKING DISTANCE - Saturday morning market with a wide variety of stalls; from fresh locally roasted coffee and sourdough breads to fruit, vegetables, collectibles and garden tools!
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Wesley Hill Community Market
149 Pyrenees HwyWALKING DISTANCE - Saturday morning market with a wide variety of stalls; from fresh locally roasted coffee and sourdough breads to fruit, vegetables, collectibles and garden tools!
The finest producers of the Mount Alexander Shire region, all in one place. On the first Sunday of every month (except January) 9 am to 1 pm.
dates here: http://www.castlemainefarmersmarket.org/
Forest Street
Forest StreetThe finest producers of the Mount Alexander Shire region, all in one place. On the first Sunday of every month (except January) 9 am to 1 pm.
dates here: http://www.castlemainefarmersmarket.org/
The #1 for local entertainment since 1854. Great for everything from food, ice cream, coffee and wine to movies, bands, opera and more. See site for listings: http://theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au/
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Theatre Royal
30 Hargraves StThe #1 for local entertainment since 1854. Great for everything from food, ice cream, coffee and wine to movies, bands, opera and more. See site for listings: http://theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au/
Castlemaine Art Museum
14 Lyttleton StFood Scene
Fantastic, fresh, locavore gourmet restaurant. Local watering hole 'The Hickster Bar' carries on the good times upstairs after dark from Fri-Sun. See here for more:
http://thegoodtable.com.au/
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The Good Table
233 Barker StFantastic, fresh, locavore gourmet restaurant. Local watering hole 'The Hickster Bar' carries on the good times upstairs after dark from Fri-Sun. See here for more:
http://thegoodtable.com.au/
Great for coffee and snacks, right in the heart of town. Also hosts a gallery. See: https://www.facebook.com/runrabbitruncastlemaine/
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Run, Rabbit, Run
24 Hargraves StGreat for coffee and snacks, right in the heart of town. Also hosts a gallery. See: https://www.facebook.com/runrabbitruncastlemaine/
Formerly 'Coffee Basics' now renamed 'Das Kaffee Haus" This incredible renovation of an old carpet factory has to be seen to be believed. Look out for the Chandelier! See: http://www.coffeebasics.com/
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Coffee Basics Das Kaffeehaus
9 Walker StFormerly 'Coffee Basics' now renamed 'Das Kaffee Haus" This incredible renovation of an old carpet factory has to be seen to be believed. Look out for the Chandelier! See: http://www.coffeebasics.com/
From the people who brought you the famous Carlton Institution 'The French Lettuce'. The pastries here are similarly to die for. See:
http://www.appleannies.com.au/
Apple Annies Bakery Cafe & Accommodation
31 Templeton StFrom the people who brought you the famous Carlton Institution 'The French Lettuce'. The pastries here are similarly to die for. See:
http://www.appleannies.com.au/
WALKING DISTANCE - Excellent mostly Asian style food. Try the awesome Laksa or 'Monk Salad'. Reviews: https://www.zomato.com/castlemaine-vic/bold-cafe-restaurant-castlemaine
Bold Cafe Gallery
146 Duke StWALKING DISTANCE - Excellent mostly Asian style food. Try the awesome Laksa or 'Monk Salad'. Reviews: https://www.zomato.com/castlemaine-vic/bold-cafe-restaurant-castlemaine
Sightseeing
Magnificent views and a natural forest setting for picnics and bushwalking. See:
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-alexander-r.p.
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Mount Alexander Regional Park
Magnificent views and a natural forest setting for picnics and bushwalking. See:
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-alexander-r.p.
WALKING DISTANCE - 'The Green Folly' is a splendid specialty nursery offers a lovely ambience and a great range of plants, decoration and tools. See:
http://www.thegreenfolly.com.au/
Bold Garden Nursery
146 Duke StreetWALKING DISTANCE - 'The Green Folly' is a splendid specialty nursery offers a lovely ambience and a great range of plants, decoration and tools. See:
http://www.thegreenfolly.com.au/
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful 19th Century garden with many original features. See: http://www.visitmelbourne.com/Regions/Goldfields/Things-to-do/Nature-and-wildlife/Parks-and-gardens/Castlemaine-Botanical-Gardens.aspx
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Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
2 Walker StBeautiful 19th Century garden with many original features. See: http://www.visitmelbourne.com/Regions/Goldfields/Things-to-do/Nature-and-wildlife/Parks-and-gardens/Castlemaine-Botanical-Gardens.aspx
Known locally as 'The Res', its a fantastic place to cool off in the warmer months. With shallow areas for kids its a great place for paddling or just floating on your back and looking up at the sky.
LOT 25A Golden Point Rd
Known locally as 'The Res', its a fantastic place to cool off in the warmer months. With shallow areas for kids its a great place for paddling or just floating on your back and looking up at the sky.
Everything Else
One of the best of many local wineries. Has won a stack of awards. Try the outstanding beer also. See: http://www.harcourtvalley.com.au/
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Harcourt Valley Vineyards
3339 Harmony WayOne of the best of many local wineries. Has won a stack of awards. Try the outstanding beer also. See: http://www.harcourtvalley.com.au/
With a deservedly stellar reputation these hospitable folks offer a fine array of excellent wines and ciders (5 Star James Halliday winery). +++ sustainability credentials too! http://bress.com.au/
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Bress Wine, Cider & Produce
59 Franklings RoadWith a deservedly stellar reputation these hospitable folks offer a fine array of excellent wines and ciders (5 Star James Halliday winery). +++ sustainability credentials too! http://bress.com.au/