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Castlemaine
Castlemaine is a historic town in the Shire of Mount Alexander, central Victoria, about 120 kilometres northwest of Melbourne. Established during the 1851 Victorian gold rush, it was once one of the world's richest alluvial goldfields. Today it is noted for its well-preserved gold-era streetscapes, heritage buildings, thriving arts community, and proximity to Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, attracting visitors for history, culture, food and nature.