Melbourne | Vintage Town Day Trip by Train 🚞✨

🚆 How to Get There Hop on V/Line Bendigo from Southern Cross Station → direct to Castlemaine (~1.5hrs). Scenic views all the way! 🌳 👣 My Slow-Paced Walking Route 1️⃣ Castlemaine Uniting Church ⛪ 📍 24 Lyttleton St Red-brick beauty with stunning noon light ☀️ (perfect for photos!). 2️⃣ St. Joseph & St. Anasimone Coptic Church 🇪🇬 📍 11 Lyttleton St Unique Egyptian Orthodox architecture (round dome + stone walls = European vibes!). 3️⃣ Castlemaine Art Museum 🖼️ (FREE entry!) 📍 14 Lyttleton St Tiny but charming—displays 19th-century town life. So quiet, you’ll hear your own footsteps! 4️⃣ The Mill Castlemaine 🧥✨ 📍 *1/9 Walker St* Vintage heaven! Clothes, jewelry, retro furniture + a sunny beer garden 🍻 (even non-drinkers love the vibe). Bonus: Free mini art gallery next door! 5️⃣ Castlemaine Botanic Gardens 🌿🦆 📍 2 Walker St Serene lake, ducks, joggers, and picnic spots—ideal for a "life is good" moment. 💡 Why I Love It: Zero rush (all spots are 5-10min apart) Train = eco-friendly & relaxing Perfect mix of culture + vintage shopping #MelbourneDayTrip #VintageShopping #Castlemaine #NoCarNeeded #WeekendVibes