Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park

VAUGHAN, Victoria

From the remains of house sites and puddling machines to the gold mines and gullies that yielded up fortunes, Australia's first national heritage park harbours fascinating tales of a golden past and retains much of its gold-rush character. 

Spring wildflowers, scenic drives, bushwalking, cycling, guided tours and gold fossicking are some of the highlights. Nearby Maldon Historic Reserve also protects many interesting relics from the gold era.

Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park is about 120kms north of Melbourne. Turn off the Calder Highway at Elphinstone and travel 13kms through Chewton to Castlemaine. The Park can also be accessed via the Pyrenees and Midland Highways. A regular rail service runs between Melbourne and Bendigo stopping at Castlemaine.

Park stats

Size: 7,550 Ha (75.5 km2)
Authority: Parks Victoria
Distance from Melbourne: 100.8 km

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  • Cycling

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  • Campground

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  • Campfires

    Campfires
  • Picnic ground

    Picnic ground
  • Walking track

    Walking track
  • Carpark

    Carpark
  • Historical landmarks

    Historical landmarks
  • Fishing

    Fishing
  • Gold fossicking

    Gold fossicking
  • Bird watching

    Bird watching
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