Things to do in Castlemaine

On 20th July 1851, gold was discovered at Specimen Gully near Castlemaine, by the end of that year there were 25,000 diggers working the alluvial beds. The Old Castlemaine Gaol opened 10 years later in 1861 and was active prison up until it closed in 1 (read more)

Join the inmates of the Old Castlemaine Gaol for a theatrical tour. Hear the stories of the prisoners who lives and died here brought to life before your eyes. Experience some time in solitary confinement, and walk in the footsteps of the condemned men.  (read more)