Things to do in Castlemaine
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Restorers Barn
The famous Restorers Barn is literally dripping interesting bric-a-brac, collectables and tools.
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Theatre Royal
In the evening, catch a live band or film at the historic Theatre Royal.
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Castlemaine Botanic Gardens
Enjoy a stroll in the gardens, just north of the town centre; it's one of the oldest and best in regional Victoria.
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Castlemaine Art Gallery & Historical Museum
The impressive museum, in a superb art-deco building, has a collection of colonial and contemporary Australian art including works by Frederick McCubbin and Tom Roberts; downstairs is a local history museum.
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Old Castlemaine Gaol
The last prisoners moved out of the imposing Old Castlemaine Gaol in 1990. Today you can take a guided tour of the old cells, gallows and watchtowers, and there’s a small cafe.
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Buda
Dating from 1861, Buda was home to a Hungarian silversmith and his descendants for 120 years. The family's art and craft collections and personal belongings are on display.
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Tog’s Café
Fashionable Tog’s is a local favourite, with a warm welcome, open fireplaces and artworks on the walls. Great for a light lunch, coffee and cake.
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Theatre Royal Back Stage
Superb little guesthouse behind the historic cinema screen. In bed with the stars, where rates include as many movies as are screening.
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Saffs Cafe
A local favourite, Saffs is a bright, friendly place with good coffee, cake, brilliant breakfasts, local artwork on the walls and a rear courtyard.
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Selvi’s Curry House
Set in the lovely 1850s Globe Hotel with its superb garden courtyard. Bookings essential.
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Restorers Barn
Collectors love the barn, a big shed in town dripping with interesting bric-a-brac, collectables and tools.
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Harcourt Region
About 10km northwest of Castlemaine, the region is known as the Victoria's 'apple centre', but in recent years it has also developed as an excellent mini wine region – the tourist office can provide a map and a list of cellar doors. Check out Bress, a combined winery and cidery.
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Good Table
There have been numerous incarnations of this lovely corner hotel, but the Good Table does it well with a thoughtful European- influenced menu featuring linguini with yabbies and organic goat pie.
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Empyre Hotel
In a beautifully restored 19th-century hotel, dinner at the Empyre is a sumptuous fine-dining experience. There's more relaxed lunchtime dining in the cafe.
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Castlemaine Rod Shop
If you're into hot rods and custom cars, take a trip out to the shop about 7km east of town in Chewton. The big green shed contains around 20 custom-built vehicles and drag racers. Call ahead to check it's open.
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Apple Annie's
For fresh baked bread, mouth-watering cakes and pastries, it's hard to beat this country-style cafe and bakery.
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Simpatico Mexican Restaurant
Fab family-friendly Mexican, with delicious meals and fun music. You’ll love it even if you don’t love Mexican. The courtyard Cactus Bar opens till 1am and has live music Friday and Saturday.
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