Victorian Goldfields Railway
Highlights
- Experience authentic steam travel as the train connects the historic gold mining towns of Castlemaine and Maldon.
- Relax in a family compartment and watch the scenic hills unfold as the steam train puffs along the track.
- Indulge in a drink from the fully stocked bar while enjoying a touch of elegance in First Class.
- Explore the charming town of Maldon after a leisurely ride, perfect for a family day out.
Victorian Goldfields Railway is an authentic volunteer run steam railway linking historic gold mining towns of Castlemaine and Maldon in Central Victoria.
Family fun – take the kids for a memorable day out. Watch the world go by from your family compartment as the steam train puffs up the hills.
First Class – for a touch of class step back in time to an era of elegance when the journey was as important as the destination. Ride on the end viewing platform on the parlour car. Enjoy a drink from the fully stocked bar.
Catch the train for a return trip from Castlemaine or Maldon stations. Castlemaine is 90 minutes from Melbourne by car on the Calder Freeway. For a wonderful day out, leave the car behind and use your Myki to catch the V/Line train from Melbourne to Castlemaine where you simply change platforms to catch the steam train.
After a leisurely 45 minute train ride you have time in historic Maldon to enjoy lunch at a pub or cafe and then relax on the train (maybe enjoying a drink from the bar in first-class) back to Castlemaine.
Trains run Sundays, Fridays and school holiday Saturdays. Visit the website for more information.
Images and Video
Accreditations
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- Portable ramps.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Plan more around this area
Castlemaine, VIC 
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens promises you a warm, friendly welcome and an enjoyable stay. Situated overlooking the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens and walking distance to town.
Maldon, VIC Sunday House – Maldon
Sunday House is an ode to the most relaxing day of the week and a tip of the hat to this ex-Sunday School.
Maldon, VIC Fairbank House
Fairbank is an exceptional holiday house in the iconic gold-mining town of Maldon in Central Victoria.
Yandoit, VIC Yandoit Church
Originally built in 1884 by Giacomo Satori to serve the local Swiss-Italian community, the Yandoit Church has been thoughtfully restored into an award-winning country escape.
Yandoit, VIC Cosy Tents
Cosy Tents is a unique camping experience that combines the essence of a luxury hotel with the outdoors.
Malmsbury, VIC Malmsbury Barn House B&B
Malmsbury Barn House is a boutique bed and breakfast set in a rural area but walking distance to the village of Malmsbury.
Castlemaine, VIC 
Long Paddock Cheese and The Cheese School
Based at central-Victorian artisan hub, The Mill Castlemaine, Long Paddock Cheese creates delicious handmade cheeses, mainly in the French style but with an Australian identity.
Castlemaine, VIC
Shedshaker Brewing
Shedshaker Brewing has been making tasty small batch beer in Castlemaine since 2015.
Castlemaine, VIC Boomtown Winery and Bistro
A shared winery, cellar door and events space located in the old Castlemaine Woollen Mill precinct.
Maldon, VIC Maldon Bakery
Maldon Bakery – A Taste of History and Heart The Maldon Bakery is the oldest continuously running bakery in Australia. Built in 1854, it was
Ravenswood, VIC St Annes Bendigo
St Annes Bendigo is just five minutes south of Bendigo and offers wine tastings, platters and pizza as well as events.
Glenlyon, VIC Attwoods Wines
Boutique winery Attwoods Wines, known for their cool climate, elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, now adds Glenlyon Estate to their portfolio of Central Victorian vineyards.
