Once better known for galleries,gardens and gold rush history,highly walkable Castlemaine is now also one of Victoria’s most fun places to dine,thanks to keen diners and tree-changing tastemakers.
Proving the best country pubs are no longer the oldest.
Hitting the sweet spot between rustic and refined.
Come for the ethics,stay for the hospitality.
Pop-up turned resonant residence – at least for now.
Bar Midland,a 16-seat country restaurant,serves food and drink strictly from within state lines.
From a tiny craft brewing operation to a full-blown bar and bistro,Love Shack proves the best country pubs are no longer the oldest.
Crowd-pleaser for locals and daytrippers alike.
From community-led harvests,to cheese and bread workshops with Australia’s best,regional food festivals have a lot to offer – and they’re booming. Here’s our pick of five to visit this autumn.
There’s a top chef serving farmhouse French food in heritage digs,another cooking affordable public bar dishes in a cosy space on the main street,and a much-needed pub in a picturesque small town nearby.