Location Castlemaine is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Goldfields region.
Population Castlemaine has a population of about 6,600 people.
Gold Rush History Castlemaine was a significant town during the Australian Gold Rush in the 1850s.
Art Hub The town is known as a thriving arts community and hosts the biennial Castlemaine State Festival.
Heritage Buildings Castlemaine is home to many well-preserved Victorian era buildings.
Nature and Parks Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park and Kalimna Park offer outdoor activities like bushwalking, cycling and wildlife spotting.
Buda Historic Home Visitors can explore the life of a wealthy goldfields family in the 19th century at Buda Historic Home and Garden.
Market The town hosts a famous farmers market on the first Sunday of every month.
Theatre Royal The Theatre Royal, built in 1852, is the oldest continuously operating theatre in mainland Australia.
Local Brewing Castlemaine is known for its local brewery, the makers of the iconic Castlemaine XXXX beer.
