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 Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Castlemaine. From Sydney, the bus ride to Castlemaine takes 1159 km and will cost you around $247. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $204 for a journey of 3814 km.
Airlines serving Castlemaine
Where to stay in popular areas of Castlemaine
Most booked hotels in Castlemaine
Hiring a car in Castlemaine
Hiring a car in Castlemaine costs $84 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Melbourne.
Expect to pay $1.76 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 $21.09 and $28.12.