Goldfields Getaway
6 December, 2022
Explore a local treasure
Need somewhere to make a discovery? Then Buda Historic Home and Garden is the place to go in Castlemaine. You will find delights for young and old alike. History buffs, gardeners, those interested in the Arts and Crafts Movement, decorative...
Need somewhere to make a discovery? Then Buda Historic Home and Garden is the place to go in Castlemaine.
You will find delights for young and old alike. History buffs, gardeners, those interested in the Arts and Crafts Movement, decorative metalwork, enamelling, art, gold and silver, furniture, clocks and embroidery; imaginative explorers of any age can experience time travel to a family living in Castlemaine over 100 years ago. Outdoors and indoors, there is so much on offer.
For younger visitors there is a nice balance of outdoor activities with magic secret-garden games inspired by all the paths and hiding places. Explore the kitchen garden, the remains of the palatial chook pens and the Victorian style bird aviary with the canaries singing madly and the cutest zebra finches flitting about in the beautiful metalwork fountain made by Dorothy Leviny.
Inside tells the story of a family from long ago and how they lived, worked and created artworks which we still appreciate today. Download the Treasure Hunt App (or pick up a paper version) and search for treasure.
Visitors are welcome at Buda seven days a week from 12 pm to 4 pm without booking. Come and explore this unique gem of the Goldfields in beautiful Castlemaine.