Located in the Castlemaine Market Building (circa 1862), the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre is a great place to begin your exploration of this diverse region. The Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre offers all the latest information on attractions, accommodation, tours, and services and is open every day of the year, except Christmas Day. Our friendly staff and volunteers are always more than happy to provide local knowledge, informative brochures and also book accommodation or tours if needed. Regardless of whether it’s your first visit to the region or you are a regular, a visit to the Market Building will be well worth your while. The magnificent nave of the building is used for exhibitions throughout the year. Highlights include "Summer Spirit" and "Winter Spirit" which showcase the latest offerings from our talented local artisans, local community displays and regular exhibitions by the Castlemaine Historical Society. Our Visitor Centre also showcases the depth of our local talent with a strong emphasis on locally produced merchandise for sale. View videos of both the history and contemporary stories of our region on our big screen displays. Explore the area by hiring an MP3 Player from the centre and take a self guided pod-tour. The tours feature local musicians, actors and characters and are great entertainment for all the family. Choose from walking tours around Castlemaine and the Eureka Reef goldfield, or take the driving tour that tells the stories of the gold towns of the area. The tours recount the fascinating history of the area and you are guaranteed to find out something that you didn’t know before! Mount Alexander Accommodation Booking Service The most comprehensive range of accommodation available across Castlemaine, Maldon and districts. Free call, email us or visit our website above. |