Paul And Janet’s guidebook

Paul And Janet
Paul And Janet’s guidebook

Sightseeing

A very enchanting Oak forest to explore located adjacent to the Harcourt Mountain Bike track. Pack a picnic and sit under the canopy of magical Oak trees.
The Oak Forest
93 Picnic Gully Rd
A very enchanting Oak forest to explore located adjacent to the Harcourt Mountain Bike track. Pack a picnic and sit under the canopy of magical Oak trees.
World class mountain bike tracks. But you need to park in the Harcourt township and ride about 700 m to the mountain bike track due to very limited parking space at the track.
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Harcourt Mountain Bike Trails Car Park
60 High St
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World class mountain bike tracks. But you need to park in the Harcourt township and ride about 700 m to the mountain bike track due to very limited parking space at the track.
Where all the locals shop for there Christmas decorations. An unbelievable range of lights, santa's and decorations. Located in historic Maldon.
Christmas Shop
18 High Street
Where all the locals shop for there Christmas decorations. An unbelievable range of lights, santa's and decorations. Located in historic Maldon.
Spectacular views around the district from an old mine poppet head. Located only a couple of minutes out of Maldon
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Mount Tarrengower Lookout
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Spectacular views around the district from an old mine poppet head. Located only a couple of minutes out of Maldon
An unusual place to visit but this place is unreal. It is here that they cut and design any thing that can be made out of stone, quartz, marble, bluestone or basalt. We have several pieces of their products in our house. Fantastic place
Pyrenees Quarries Pty Ltd
18 Martin Street
An unusual place to visit but this place is unreal. It is here that they cut and design any thing that can be made out of stone, quartz, marble, bluestone or basalt. We have several pieces of their products in our house. Fantastic place
Great spot to walk and admire the botanical gardens. Has BBQ facilities, playgrounds and seating
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Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
2 Walker St
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Great spot to walk and admire the botanical gardens. Has BBQ facilities, playgrounds and seating
Great fishing spot located just north of Harcourt and only about 3 klms from our property
Barkers Creek Reservoir
285 McIvor Road
Great fishing spot located just north of Harcourt and only about 3 klms from our property
A regional park with elevated views. Regularly receives snow fall in the winter months. There are several walking tracks and it is a very picturesque drive over the top of the mount and down to Faraday or Sutton Grange
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Mount Alexander Regional Park
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A regional park with elevated views. Regularly receives snow fall in the winter months. There are several walking tracks and it is a very picturesque drive over the top of the mount and down to Faraday or Sutton Grange
A Bendigo icon where many international and local artist hold concerts. The building itself is fantastic to look at
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The Capital
50 View St
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A Bendigo icon where many international and local artist hold concerts. The building itself is fantastic to look at
Great place for recycled home items like refurbished door handles, hinges electrical fittings and thousands of other items. Located in Castlemaine
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The Restorers Barn
129-133 Mostyn St
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Great place for recycled home items like refurbished door handles, hinges electrical fittings and thousands of other items. Located in Castlemaine
It's cultural significance and an historic forest of oak trees are preserved inside one of Victoria's newest and greatest collections of mountain bike trails
La Larr Ba Gauwa Park
Picnic Gully Road
It's cultural significance and an historic forest of oak trees are preserved inside one of Victoria's newest and greatest collections of mountain bike trails
Whether you are a Buddhist or not you will be made very welcome at the Great Stupa. It is an amazing spectacle with unbelievable gardens leading you into the world renowned temple. Prepare to be wowed
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Stór Stupa Universal Compassion ehf.
25 Sandhurst Town Rd
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Whether you are a Buddhist or not you will be made very welcome at the Great Stupa. It is an amazing spectacle with unbelievable gardens leading you into the world renowned temple. Prepare to be wowed
Located in the wine region of Heathcote is this geographical wonder of Pink Cliffs well worth a look if you are in the region
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Pink Cliffs Reserve
68 Pink Cliffs Rd
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Located in the wine region of Heathcote is this geographical wonder of Pink Cliffs well worth a look if you are in the region
Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemaine Station
3 Kennedy St
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Food scene

The wine lovers paradise awaits in Harcourt and surrounds with plenty of local wineries nearby
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Harcourt Valley Vineyards
3339 Harmony Way
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The wine lovers paradise awaits in Harcourt and surrounds with plenty of local wineries nearby
Great cidery using beautiful Harcourt grown apples
Harcourt Perry & Cider Makers
8795 Midland Highway
Great cidery using beautiful Harcourt grown apples
Great little brekky spot, beautiful cheeses, breads and croissants. Great coffee and a really good vibe. Located in Maldon
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Le Sel
12 Main St
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Great little brekky spot, beautiful cheeses, breads and croissants. Great coffee and a really good vibe. Located in Maldon
Beautiful locally produced wines hosted by Tim Robertson a local favourite for the wine buff. Located a short drive from our property in Franklins Road Harcourt
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Bress Wine, Cider & Produce
59 Franklings Road
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Beautiful locally produced wines hosted by Tim Robertson a local favourite for the wine buff. Located a short drive from our property in Franklins Road Harcourt
Great local store for a great coffee, brekky or lunch. Also sells a huge selection of local wines and fine produce on site
Harcourt Produce & General Store
115 Harmony Way
Great local store for a great coffee, brekky or lunch. Also sells a huge selection of local wines and fine produce on site
One of our favorite restaurants small and intimate serving authentic Vietnamese food. With small or large share plates Located in Castlemaine
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Phamily Kitchen
188 Barker St
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One of our favorite restaurants small and intimate serving authentic Vietnamese food. With small or large share plates Located in Castlemaine
A foodies delight with all products baked on the premises, my fav is the cornish vegetable pastie. Great coffee as well. Located in Castlemaine
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Johnny Baker
46 Forest Street
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A foodies delight with all products baked on the premises, my fav is the cornish vegetable pastie. Great coffee as well. Located in Castlemaine
Best fish and chips in the Castlemaine area. Our Friday or Sunday night treat
Blue Sea Fish Shop
91 Mostyn Street
Best fish and chips in the Castlemaine area. Our Friday or Sunday night treat
Located across the road from the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens is this gem, loaded with small boutique businesses there is something here for every taste.
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The Mill Castlemaine (whole site - multiple businesses)
9 Walker St
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Located across the road from the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens is this gem, loaded with small boutique businesses there is something here for every taste.
Masons is one of Bendigo best food locations. This place gets rave food critic reviews and has featured on many tv shows like Getaway. Bookings are essential. Priscilla Presley dined in this restaurant when in Bendigo whilst opening the Elvis Presley Graceland exhibition running from March through July 2022. The food is amazing
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Masons of Bendigo
25 Queen St
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Masons is one of Bendigo best food locations. This place gets rave food critic reviews and has featured on many tv shows like Getaway. Bookings are essential. Priscilla Presley dined in this restaurant when in Bendigo whilst opening the Elvis Presley Graceland exhibition running from March through July 2022. The food is amazing
My all time favourite pizza , pasta and a la carte food. this place is a Bendigo icon and has been in the Van Haandel family since the 1970,s. Eat in or take away
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Clogs Pizza Restaurant (Bendigo)
106 Pall Mall
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My all time favourite pizza , pasta and a la carte food. this place is a Bendigo icon and has been in the Van Haandel family since the 1970,s. Eat in or take away
If you are a meat eater this is the place for you. It receives rave reviews and they serve the biggest and best steaks cooked over a redgum coal fire. Prepare to be wowed. Located in Bendigo. Bookings are a must
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The Woodhouse Restaurant
101 Williamson St
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If you are a meat eater this is the place for you. It receives rave reviews and they serve the biggest and best steaks cooked over a redgum coal fire. Prepare to be wowed. Located in Bendigo. Bookings are a must
Famous for its reds this is a boutique winery and they regularly hold special event Sunday lunches. Only a 10 minute drive from our property. They have also hosted a day on the green type events in the past.
Sutton Grange Winery
44 Carnochans Road
Famous for its reds this is a boutique winery and they regularly hold special event Sunday lunches. Only a 10 minute drive from our property. They have also hosted a day on the green type events in the past.
One of the best garden nurseries you will ever have the pleasure of wandering through, They not only sell plants and trees but tables, seats, fire pits etc. Great little cafe on premises for a cuppa and beautiful sponge cake
The Green Folly
120 Duke Street
One of the best garden nurseries you will ever have the pleasure of wandering through, They not only sell plants and trees but tables, seats, fire pits etc. Great little cafe on premises for a cuppa and beautiful sponge cake
Historic picture theatre. And be sure to give yourself time to enjoy a Margareta or prawn pizza by Lola. A terrific experience to watch a movie and enjoy a wine at the same time
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Theatre Royal
30 Hargraves St
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Historic picture theatre. And be sure to give yourself time to enjoy a Margareta or prawn pizza by Lola. A terrific experience to watch a movie and enjoy a wine at the same time
Marsha and Linc run a great little food and wine business in View St Bendigo. Marsha makes the best croissant’s in Bendigo
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Harvest Food and Wine
55 View St
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Marsha and Linc run a great little food and wine business in View St Bendigo. Marsha makes the best croissant’s in Bendigo
If you are travelling to Harcourt on the Calder freeway and it’s around dinner time we strongly recommend a meal at this favourite restaurant. Normally booking is highly recommended. It’s located in Kyneton
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Spaghetti Bar
58 Piper St
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If you are travelling to Harcourt on the Calder freeway and it’s around dinner time we strongly recommend a meal at this favourite restaurant. Normally booking is highly recommended. It’s located in Kyneton
Asian inspired share food makes Fook Shing a local favourite food destination. Located in Kyneton. It’s a great place to eat lunch on the way to Harcourt North
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Fook Shing
82-84 Piper St
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Asian inspired share food makes Fook Shing a local favourite food destination. Located in Kyneton. It’s a great place to eat lunch on the way to Harcourt North
Best pub meals in Castlemaine in our opinion.
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Railway Hotel Castlemaine
65 Gingell St
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Best pub meals in Castlemaine in our opinion.
This place has the best food in Castlemaine. A must visit when in the Castlemaine area
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Super Hero Banh Mi Vietnamese Restaurant
12 Hargraves Street
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This place has the best food in Castlemaine. A must visit when in the Castlemaine area
Great Thai food. Located right in the heart of Bendigo
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Bunja Thai Restaurant
32 Pall Mall
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Great Thai food. Located right in the heart of Bendigo
Great coffee and yummy cakes. What’s not to love about this place. Located in the heart of Castlemaine
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Fig Cafe
31 Templeton St
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Great coffee and yummy cakes. What’s not to love about this place. Located in the heart of Castlemaine
Great share plate type Ramen bar serving a mix of flavours from Japan, Korea and China. This place is extremely popular in Bendigo and advance bookings are highly recommended.
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Harpoon Social Club
36 High St
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Great share plate type Ramen bar serving a mix of flavours from Japan, Korea and China. This place is extremely popular in Bendigo and advance bookings are highly recommended.
This is one of many amazing dining experiences in Bendigo. A truly magnificent property and the food is simply sensational. Don’t forget to book as it’s extremely popular.
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MsBatterhams
10 MacKenzie St
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This is one of many amazing dining experiences in Bendigo. A truly magnificent property and the food is simply sensational. Don’t forget to book as it’s extremely popular.
Amazing array of tea from all over the world. Tea pots and tea cups for sale. A great place to purchase a little gift for someone special or a momento of your visit
The Tea Dispensary Castlemaine
12 Templeton Street
Amazing array of tea from all over the world. Tea pots and tea cups for sale. A great place to purchase a little gift for someone special or a momento of your visit
Great little coffee/ brekky spot in the heart of Castlemaine. The father/ daughter team featured on MKR 2022 season
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Run, Rabbit, Run
24 Hargraves St
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Great little coffee/ brekky spot in the heart of Castlemaine. The father/ daughter team featured on MKR 2022 season
A fantastic dining experience can be had at Beppe in Daylesford. Beautiful fresh Italian food. Great for lunch or Dinner. About a 40 minute country drive from our Studio
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Beppe
32 Raglan St
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A fantastic dining experience can be had at Beppe in Daylesford. Beautiful fresh Italian food. Great for lunch or Dinner. About a 40 minute country drive from our Studio
Great pub meals in Castlemaine
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Bridge Hotel Castlemaine
21 Walker St
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Great pub meals in Castlemaine
Great coffee and food place in Hepburn Springs. Great for brekky, lunch or dinner
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Bellinzona Resort, Cellar Door & Dining
77 Main Road
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Great coffee and food place in Hepburn Springs. Great for brekky, lunch or dinner
Great counter meals with both inside and outside dining. Extensive menu and cold beer
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Five Flags Hotel
155 Main Rd
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Great counter meals with both inside and outside dining. Extensive menu and cold beer
IMO this is amongst the best restaurants in Central Victoria. Located in Castlemaine the food and attentive staff a first class. Our new favourite dining place
Wild
IMO this is amongst the best restaurants in Central Victoria. Located in Castlemaine the food and attentive staff a first class. Our new favourite dining place

Neighbourhoods

Castlemaine is a great local community with the magnificent Theatre Royal. Very art focused community
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Castlemaine
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Castlemaine is a great local community with the magnificent Theatre Royal. Very art focused community

City/town information

One of Victoria's old towns. Very rich Goldfields.
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Maldon
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One of Victoria's old towns. Very rich Goldfields.

Entertainment

The Ulumbarra theatre is a converted jail in the heart of Bendigo. It hosts many national and international preforming artists. It's the pride of Bendigo and really is an exceptional place to experience.
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Ulumbarra Theatre
10 Gaol Rd
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The Ulumbarra theatre is a converted jail in the heart of Bendigo. It hosts many national and international preforming artists. It's the pride of Bendigo and really is an exceptional place to experience.
Bendigo's art gallery has been the envy of others for many years. It has previously hosted exhibitions like Marilyn Monroe and from March 19 2022 till 17 July will be hosting the only exhibition outside of the USA of Elvis Presley Graceland memorabilia, bookings are essential. This place is a serious must see. in the funky View st precinct of Bendigo and only a 25 minutes drive from the Studio.
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Bendigo Listasafn
42 View St
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Bendigo's art gallery has been the envy of others for many years. It has previously hosted exhibitions like Marilyn Monroe and from March 19 2022 till 17 July will be hosting the only exhibition outside of the USA of Elvis Presley Graceland memorabilia, bookings are essential. This place is a serious must see. in the funky View st precinct of Bendigo and only a 25 minutes drive from the Studio.

Place of interest

A lot of our Studio furnishings have been purchased from Gathered. Great throws and linen and soaps. Located in View Street Bendigo. Directly across from the Bendigo Art Gallery
gathered
79 View St
Fantastic on trend fashions for men and women. Located in View street Bendigo
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THE Meadow
75-77 View St
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Fantastic on trend fashions for men and women. Located in View street Bendigo
Bendigo’s best range of child clothing. Located in View Street Bendigo
Juno bendigo
89-91 View Street
Bendigo’s best range of child clothing. Located in View Street Bendigo

Brewery

Boutique brewery in Castlemaine Victoria
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Castlemaine Brewing Company
9 Walker St
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Brewery with a great local following
Love Shack Brewing Co
Brewery with a great local following