James’s guidebook
Food scene
Castlemaine Brewing Company
9 Walker StGreat craft beer and pizza
Good food and coffee although there can be quite a wait for a table!
21 abantu bendawo batusa
Saffs Cafe
64 Mostyn StGood food and coffee although there can be quite a wait for a table!
The Dove Cafe
61 Hargraves StClosed cafe, good for takeaway coffee
Great food and pub atmosphere. Often has live music.
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Bridge Hotel Castlemaine
21 Walker StGreat food and pub atmosphere. Often has live music.
Taste some local wine straight from the source
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Boomtown Winemakers Co-operative
9 Walker StTaste some local wine straight from the source
Coffee Basics Das Kaffeehaus
9 Walker StDecadent German style cafe
Big Jim's Pizza
93 Mostyn StreetPretty standard Aussie takeaway pizza
Sightseeing
Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
2 Walker StSerene, beautiful gardens
Kalimna Park
42 Wimble StreetPeaceful bushwalking while close to town
Theatre Royal
30 Hargraves StSee a show, movie or band
Almost any random knick-knack you could ask for, plus food, coffee chocolate and wine
41 abantu bendawo batusa
The Mill Castlemaine (whole site - multiple businesses)
9 Walker StAlmost any random knick-knack you could ask for, plus food, coffee chocolate and wine