Dr. David Waldron will tell some fascinating stories and facts about ghosts and ghosting on the Victorian Goldfields. Dr. David Waldron is a Senior Lecturer in History at Federation University Australia, specialising in folklore and community heritage.

A selection of golden treasures, some dating from the mid-19th century goldrush in Central Victoria, including a brooch gifted to and owned by Lola Montez. Along with background information about some of the jewellery on display, history of the goldfields and gold mining in Central Victoria

Travel by train to Maryborough's Historic Station. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the Station Cafe Restaurant, then join the guided tour to unearth and explore the myths and legends of this magnificent Station.

Come walk with us - who knows who you will meet along the way?

The atmospheric Anderson's Mill comes alive with displays of heritage crafts, machinery and historical exhibitions whilst the heritage iron waterwheel turns majestically transporting all who see it back to the days when the bluestone mill machinery ran quietly and used the creek as its power source.

Learn a rare trade: how to make soap & botanical distillations & soap making history

The Alchemy of Gold is a special forum which brings together experts, historians and the community to explore how the discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850s reshaped the state.

Join Uncle Rick for this unique tour out on Djaara Country in the Castlemaine region where you will visit significant trees and sites that Uncle Rick has specifically selected. A Welcome To Country and Smoking Ceremony is part of this tour as a cleansing to ensure you walk with good spirit.

Join Djaara Elder Uncle Rick Nelson on Country for a guided tour of sites he has specifically chosen as significant in the Castlemaine and surrounds areas. His tours offer a unique opportunity to connect with the land and the living culture of Dja Dja Wurrung people.

Listen to the throaty roar of 2 P&W radial engines, as a 1945 vintage DC3 airliner takes off to explore the local countryside or inspect the Woodworkers Guild craftwork within the old maintenance and parachute drying huts, family fun for everyone.

Dig in to a delicious hot soup lunch as Buda’s Curators unearth the life and gardens of Goldfields legend, Ernest Leviny, plus in-House exhibition that continues throughout the Heritage Festival.