Exploring regional Victoria – Hidden gems to see outside of Melbourne – January 2026
This segment aired during the Today Show on Friday morning – during their live broadcast from the 2026 Australian Open. It’s all worth a watch, however The Mill Castlemaine features from the 1 minute 56 second point.
The segment was coordinated in partnership with Visit Victoria.
Where Chefs Eat: A Daylesford and Castlemaine Hit List From Bar Merenda’s Head Chefs – January 2026
Daylesford’s Bar Merenda and its upstairs sibling, Bistro Merenda, get a lot of well-deserved attention. Co-head chefs, and husband and wife, Oliver Edwards and Brianna Smith (both formerly of Hazel), excel at creating seasonal dishes that complement the venues’ relaxed, slightly dreamy vibe. But there’s a lot more to Daylesford and the surrounding regions than the two Merenda joints. We caught up with Edwards and Smith, who are based in Castlemaine, to find out where (and what) they’ve been eating in central Vic lately. READ MORE
By Audrey Payne.
11 of the best regional towns for eating & drinking in Victoria – August 2025
There’s no doubting Melbourne’s status as a food mecca. But outside of the capital’s borders, nestled in the regional towns of the state, lie plenty more dining potential. Below you’ll find 11 of the best regional towns for eating and drinking across Victoria. READ MORE
By Sarah Bristow.
The Victorian town of Castlemaine lets loose at the annual costumed dance competition Hot Moves No Pressure – August 2025
This is the fourth iteration of Hot Moves No Pressure, and its host venue, Boomtown Winery (at The Mill Castlemaine), is heaving. Yet there are no tickets for the public. This year there are 150 dancers across 18 groups – so after each performer gets their plus one, the venue is at capacity. READ MORE
By Jenny Valentish.
CASTLEMAINE MAIL – 9 August 2025
CASTLEMAINE MAIL – 9 August 2025
The most delicious food experiences in Victoria – March 2025
What makes Victoria’s food among the best in the world?
It could be the rich diversity of its cultures and cuisines, and the ever-unfolding array of new feasts and flavours on offer. It could be its fertile and dynamic agricultural landscape, that delivers vibrant seasonal fruits and vegetables and unique artisanal produce. READ MORE
By the Delicious Team.
Accessible Escapes – October 2023
People of all abilities can enjoy fantastic getaways, with a range of tourism businesses attuned to a variety of needs.
By Larissa Ham.
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