Castlemaine travel guide
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You're Going to Love Castlemaine
With a population of 6.604, Castlemaine is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Castlemaine to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Castlemaine
Where to Eat in Castlemaine
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wild (26A Templeton St) and Theatre Royal (30 Hargraves St) are great picks.
When to visit Castlemaine
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Castlemaine in January, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Castlemaine, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Castlemaine
Plane
Although Castlemaine doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 87 km from Castlemaine.
Car
Another option to get to Castlemaine is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 106 km from Castlemaine. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Castlemaine. From Canberra, the bus ride to Castlemaine takes 772 km and will cost you around $138. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $246 for a journey of 1159 km.
Airlines serving Castlemaine
Where to stay in popular areas of Castlemaine
Most booked hotels in Castlemaine
Hiring a car in Castlemaine
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Castlemaine (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72.