Bridget’s Barkers Creek guidebook

Bridget
Bridget’s Barkers Creek guidebook

Good eating guide

Our favourite local eateries.
French patisserie and boulangerie. The best cakes, pies, croissants and baguettes outside of Paris! https://johnnybaker.com.au
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnny Baker
46 Forest Street
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
French patisserie and boulangerie. The best cakes, pies, croissants and baguettes outside of Paris! https://johnnybaker.com.au
If you're after a good coffee with a European vibe after a stroll around The Mill or the Botanical Gardens, Das Kaffeehaus is the place.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee Basics Das Kaffeehaus
9 Walker St
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you're after a good coffee with a European vibe after a stroll around The Mill or the Botanical Gardens, Das Kaffeehaus is the place.
Music venue, good food, beer garden
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridge Hotel Castlemaine
21 Walker St
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Music venue, good food, beer garden
Reliable local cafe.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saffs Cafe
64 Mostyn St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reliable local cafe.
Local favourite cafe.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Togs Place
58 Lyttleton St
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local favourite cafe.
Fine food
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wild
26A Templeton Street
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fine food
Great Neapolitan style pizza and drinks in the historic Theatre Royal. Established in 1854, Theatre Royal began its life providing live entertainment for the thousands of diggers who migrated to central Victoria in search of gold. One of the first "picture palaces" to screen silent movies in 1919 and then the 'talkies' followed, Theatre Royal is firmly cemented in the evolution of Australian cinema. Proudly one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere, this historical business also holds an important place in the hearts of the Castlemaine community, coming to represent the beating heart of our vibrant, artistic town.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Theatre Royal
30 Hargraves St
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Neapolitan style pizza and drinks in the historic Theatre Royal. Established in 1854, Theatre Royal began its life providing live entertainment for the thousands of diggers who migrated to central Victoria in search of gold. One of the first "picture palaces" to screen silent movies in 1919 and then the 'talkies' followed, Theatre Royal is firmly cemented in the evolution of Australian cinema. Proudly one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere, this historical business also holds an important place in the hearts of the Castlemaine community, coming to represent the beating heart of our vibrant, artistic town.
Bar Midland is a bar and restaurant in Castlemaine, Victoria. Founded by locals Loudon Cooper and Alexander Marano, Bar Midland is a love letter to the state of Victoria and stands as a blueprint for the future of sustainable dining.
Bar Midland
Bar Midland is a bar and restaurant in Castlemaine, Victoria. Founded by locals Loudon Cooper and Alexander Marano, Bar Midland is a love letter to the state of Victoria and stands as a blueprint for the future of sustainable dining.
Harcourt Produce & General Store A whole new experience in Harcourt – a café and wine bar, with craft beer and cider on tap, barista coffee, great food, plus produce and preserves from our own kitchen garden.
Harcourt Produce & General Store
115 Harmony Way
Harcourt Produce & General Store A whole new experience in Harcourt – a café and wine bar, with craft beer and cider on tap, barista coffee, great food, plus produce and preserves from our own kitchen garden.

Things to do and places to see

Castlemaine has something for everyone - art galleries, botanic gardens, bookshops and swimming holes.
At Lot 19 you'll find art exhibitions and extraordinary happenings.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LOT 19
LOT 19 Langslow Street
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
At Lot 19 you'll find art exhibitions and extraordinary happenings.
The front counter of this bookshop features the books of local writers - and there are a lot of them!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stonemans BookRoom
101 Mostyn St
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The front counter of this bookshop features the books of local writers - and there are a lot of them!
Take a stroll around the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, designed by notable botanist Baron von Mueller.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
2 Walker St
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Take a stroll around the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, designed by notable botanist Baron von Mueller.
Arthouse cinema and live music venue, the TR offers something for everyone! Established in 1854, Theatre Royal began its life providing live entertainment for the thousands of diggers who migrated to central Victoria in search of gold. One of the first "picture palaces" to screen silent movies in 1919 and then the 'talkies' followed, Theatre Royal is firmly cemented in the evolution of Australian cinema. Proudly one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere, this historical business also holds an important place in the hearts of the Castlemaine community, coming to represent the beating heart of our vibrant, artistic town.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Theatre Royal
30 Hargraves St
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arthouse cinema and live music venue, the TR offers something for everyone! Established in 1854, Theatre Royal began its life providing live entertainment for the thousands of diggers who migrated to central Victoria in search of gold. One of the first "picture palaces" to screen silent movies in 1919 and then the 'talkies' followed, Theatre Royal is firmly cemented in the evolution of Australian cinema. Proudly one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the Southern Hemisphere, this historical business also holds an important place in the hearts of the Castlemaine community, coming to represent the beating heart of our vibrant, artistic town.
Local swimming hole featuring historic marker.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Expedition Pass Reservoir
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local swimming hole featuring historic marker.
World class mountain bike park. Goldfields walking track. Great views of the district.
La Larr Ba Gauwa Park
Picnic Gully Road
World class mountain bike park. Goldfields walking track. Great views of the district.
Vaughan Springs are on the Goldfields Track, there’s swimming, and a giant slide!
Vaughan
Vaughan Springs are on the Goldfields Track, there’s swimming, and a giant slide!
Lots of walks and places to explore in this historic park.
Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park
Lots of walks and places to explore in this historic park.
Bushwalking
Access to Goldfields Track
35 Etty St
Bushwalking
Regular Saturday morning market with community vibe.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wesley Hill Community Market
149 Pyrenees Hwy
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regular Saturday morning market with community vibe.
Great Australian collection.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castlemaine Art Museum
14 Lyttleton St
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Australian collection.
Vintage market, art, Sprout Bakery, Boom Town Wines, The Taproom: something for everyone!!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mill Castlemaine (whole site - multiple businesses)
9 Walker St
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vintage market, art, Sprout Bakery, Boom Town Wines, The Taproom: something for everyone!!
Walking tracks and great views on the edge of town.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kalimna Park
42 Wimble Street
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walking tracks and great views on the edge of town.
Beautiful rocks and waterfalls.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cascades
Cascades Road
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful rocks and waterfalls.
Castlemaine Artists Market 4th Sunday of every month, 10am-3pm. Whether you are after a treasure for yourself or an utterly unique gift, you’ll find the very best art and design talent in the region, along with sumptuous take away stalls, quality coffee and many friendly, welcoming folk, making this market a must-see for any visitor to the area.
Western Reserve, Forest St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia
Castlemaine Artists Market 4th Sunday of every month, 10am-3pm. Whether you are after a treasure for yourself or an utterly unique gift, you’ll find the very best art and design talent in the region, along with sumptuous take away stalls, quality coffee and many friendly, welcoming folk, making this market a must-see for any visitor to the area.

Food scene

The finest producers of the Mount Alexander Shire region, all in one place. The market is held on the Western Reserve Forest Street, Castlemaine, on the first Sunday of every month 9 am to 1 pm. The CFM Weekly Market is on every Wednesday from 2.30pm - 5.30 pm all year round at Camp Reserve, Forest Street (near the Railway Station)
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Forest Street
The finest producers of the Mount Alexander Shire region, all in one place. The market is held on the Western Reserve Forest Street, Castlemaine, on the first Sunday of every month 9 am to 1 pm. The CFM Weekly Market is on every Wednesday from 2.30pm - 5.30 pm all year round at Camp Reserve, Forest Street (near the Railway Station)
Great local wine!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boomtown Winemakers Co-operative
9 Walker St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great local wine!
Open hours Thursday: bar 5-11pm | kitchen 5-8.30pm Friday: bar 3-11pm | kitchen 5-8.30pm Saturday: bar 12-11pm | kitchen 12-8.30pm Sunday: bar 12-4pm | kitchen 12-4pm Food Ratbag at Red Hill Hotel The team at Ratbag is in residence, delivering the counter meal, appreciating the classics, and offering quality fresh versions of food that is fun + yum. Dietaries Ratbag provide gluten free or vegan alternatives on the menu (just let staff know when you place your order at the bar), but cannot cater for complex dietaries. We take every care with our preparation however please note both gluten and nuts are present in our kitchen. Celebrations / larger events If you have a special occasion or an event with a larger group closer to 20 or 30, Ratbag can look after you in the bistro area with a set menu including special dessert.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Hill Hotel,
163 Main Rd
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open hours Thursday: bar 5-11pm | kitchen 5-8.30pm Friday: bar 3-11pm | kitchen 5-8.30pm Saturday: bar 12-11pm | kitchen 12-8.30pm Sunday: bar 12-4pm | kitchen 12-4pm Food Ratbag at Red Hill Hotel The team at Ratbag is in residence, delivering the counter meal, appreciating the classics, and offering quality fresh versions of food that is fun + yum. Dietaries Ratbag provide gluten free or vegan alternatives on the menu (just let staff know when you place your order at the bar), but cannot cater for complex dietaries. We take every care with our preparation however please note both gluten and nuts are present in our kitchen. Celebrations / larger events If you have a special occasion or an event with a larger group closer to 20 or 30, Ratbag can look after you in the bistro area with a set menu including special dessert.