Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.castlemainefestival.com.au
)
One of Victoria's leading arts events, featuring theatre, music,
art and dance; held in March or April in odd-numbered years.
Festival of Gardens
(
www.festivalofgardens.org
)
Over 50 locals open their properties to the public; held in November
in even-numbered years.
GARDENS
Sleeping
Bookings are essential during festival times so make use of the free
accommodation booking
service
(
1800 171 888;
www.maldoncastlemaine.com
)
.
Castlemaine Gardens
Caravan Park
( 03-5472 1125;
www.castlemaine-gardens-caravan-park.vic.big4.com.au
;
Doran Ave; unpowered/powered sites
$31/36, cabins $85-135)
Beautifully situated next to the Botanic Gardens and public swimming
pool, this leafy park has a camp kitchen, barbecues and recreation hut.
CAMPGROUND
$
Colonial Motel
MOTEL
$$
(
03-5472 4000;
www.castlemainemotel.com.au
;
252 Barker St; s/d $115/125, spa unit $155, apt $195;
)
Conveniently central and the best of Castlemaine's motels, the Colonial has modern
rooms, some with spa, and high-ceilinged apartments in a beautifully converted school
building.
Midland Private Hotel
( 0487 198 931;
www.themidland.com.au
; 2 Templeton St; d $150)
Opposite the train station, this lace-
decked 1879 hotel is mostly original so the rooms are old-fashioned, but it has plenty of
charm, from the art deco entrance to the magnificent guest lounge and attached Maurocco
Bar. No children.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Theatre Royal
Back Stage
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
