10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Castlemaine That You Shouldn't Miss

The Castlemaine Wine Bar to share good wine with good company. A casual bar for cocktails and conversation. An intriguing place that needs to be explored.

Visiting Castlemaine and not enough time to get to local wineries? Castlemaine Central Wine Store offers a great range of locally produced wines from smaller vineyards within the immediate area, and around Victoria. We conduct wine tastings most Fridays from 4pm, showcasing a different winery each week. We also offer locally produced Ciders made from Harcourt apples and pears, and a range of small batch Craft Beers. We look forward to welcoming you during your visit to our beautiful Central Victoria. Located between Barker Street and Frederick Street, diagonally opposite the GPO and directly opposite the Public Conveniences in Lyttleton Street. We are less than 10 minutes walk from historic Castlemaine Railway Station.

Authentic Steam Railway linking historic Castlemaine and Maldon. The must do activity for all visitors to central Victoria. You can catch the train for a return trip from either Castlemaine or Maldon stations. Fun for the whole family as you get up close to a real steam train. For a touch of class step back in time to the Golden Age of rail travel when the journey was as important as the destination. Travel in luxury parlour cars complete with full bar service. Enjoy the view from the end observation balcony. Travel with driver for a small extra fare. You can even drive your own special steam train.

Founded in 1913, Castlemaine Art Museum specialises in Australian art. The Gallery's remarkable permanent collection a strong emphasis on traditional landscape painting and includes major works of the late 1800s, and the Edwardian era. Modern and contemporary artists are also well represented. The Museum’s thematic exhibition displays historical items including photographs, costumes, decorative arts and artefacts from the Mount Alexander goldfields district.

It's always good to speak with a local and get the inside knowledge! The Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre can assist with brochures, accommodation booking and travel advice. Located in our magnificent Market Building, we offer a great range of locally made products, regular art exhibitions and you can hire bikes or ipod tours to add to your visit.

The Mill Castlemaine is a place for foodies, art admirers and seekers of the collectable and curious. Located opposite the Botanical Gardens the site, which started as the Castlemaine Woollen Mill in 1875, has been transformed into a go-to zone for tourists and locals alike. Experience a slice of Viennese opulence at Das Kaffeehaus, where lovingly-prepared sausages, goulash, schnitzels and European cakes are partnered with rich brews whipped up using beans from the on-site roastery. Savour traditional German smallgoods from Oakwood Smallgoods. Enjoy a fresh and frosty treat at the Icecream Social scoopery. Sample a paddle of craft beer in the Shedshaker Brewing Co. Taproom or enjoy a wine tasting at Boomtown Winemakers. Browse through the vintage precinct—home of Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar & Platform No. 5—where a multitude of stallholders sell vintage, re-purposed, hand-made and second-hand goods. Observe artists at work in quirky art spaces. Opening hours and days vary by business.

Baron von Le’gPulling cordially invites you to his wonder of wonderful wonderness, the Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar — 1850 square metres that plays host to multitudinous stallholders offering a diverse and eclectic edit of vintage magnificence. Plus there’s a smitter-smattering of central Victorian cleverness and handmade newness. And stuff. There’s lozza, lozza stuff. So come and have a browse. You just may find that exact thing you weren’t looking for. The Bazaar is part of The Mill, Castlemaine’s happy place. Opposite the splendiddlio Botanical Gardens the site of the old Castlemaine Woollen Mill has been rejuvenated (aka tarted up) and is now a creative hub for foodies, artisans and purveyors of collectables and curiosities. There’s a roastery, cafe, brewer, baker, wine maker, ice cream magician, furniture and metal artisans and general office spaces for businesses. It’s humming alright.