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City in Victoria, Australia
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Castlemaine is an historic goldmining town the Goldfields region of Victoria popular with travellers from Melbourne. Castlemaine had a population of approximately 7,500 in 2021, and is home to a vibrant arts scene.
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Cosy and authentic Thai in a historic building built during the gold rush in the mid-19th century.
Free Wi-Fi and car parking.
Castlemaine is accessible from Melbourne by the major Calder Freeway, taking the turn-off onto the Pyrenees Highway. The journey is about 120 km, equating to a 90-minute drive.
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