Eve Lamb
If the walls of Castlemaine’s old streetscape could speak they might tell tales something like those being brought to life by the keen band of volunteers leading the town’s new autumn series of guided walking tours.
“As an initiative to welcome visitors back when travel restrictions eased we engaged the Castlemaine Historical Society to offer these guided walking tours of our historic streets,” says Mount Alexander Shire Council team leader visitor services at Castlemaine’s Visitor Information Centre, Aileen Walsh.
“At 2pm each Saturday throughout the months of autumn, these one hour long tours set off from the historic market building in Mostyn Street.
“They highlight many of the town’s notable landmarks in addition to various sites of historical significance.”
The walks are being led by a keen crew of knowledgeable volunteer guides who are all members of the Castlemaine Historical Society – each with a specialist area of expertise.
“We started doing them in spring last year trying to get people back into the town, and really to welcome people back post COVID,” Aileen says.
“And we’ve definitely noticed that we’re getting people who… Read more in today’s Mail