The town of Castlemaine is spread over a series of hills and lies at the intersection of the Midland and Pyrenees Highways in Victoria's central west. Castlemaine was first settled in 1840, however the town boomed when gold was discovered in the 1850's. The main street still has many fine historical buildings still standing alongside wide, spacious, tree lined streets. In the area are the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, the Australian Dingo Farm and the Burke & Wills Lookout to the east of town.

Population: 7,200
State: Victoria
Postcode: 3450
Local Government: Mount Alexander Shire Council
Location: 115km north-west of Melbourne
Main Roads: Midland Highway  , Pyrenees Highway 
Accommodation: Travel Victoria
Main Watercourses: None
Radio Stations (Music): Star FM (91.9), 3BO-FM (93.5), Triple J (90.3)

Photos from Castlemaine:
 

	Barker Street, looking south (Midland Hwy) in Castlemaine (2002).
	View west from the Burke & Wills lookout over Castlemaine (2002).