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Chiltern
Chiltern is a perfectly preserved gold-rush era town, built in the late 1850's when diggers tried their luck on the goldfields and fortunes were made and lost.
Their legacy is a streetscape of wide verandahs and historic buildings that tell the stories of European settlers and gold miners. Modern-day Chiltern is a peaceful haven nestled in the hills of the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park.
Visitors to Chiltern will experience a shared affection for the past, with all the benefits of good old-fashioned hospitality and warmth.
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Get ready to feather your nest 🪶
The Birds of a Feather Artisans Market kicks off at Chiltern Courthouse this weekend, bringing together a flock of talented makers and creators.
Expect a beautiful range of:
🎨 Original artworks & prints
🧵 Textile homewares
🪆 Handmade dolls & quilts
👕 Children`s clothing
🪚 Wood carved products
🖨️ Printed products
🏡 Home décor
📅 Cards & calendars
📍 Chiltern Courthouse, 58-60 Main Street, Chiltern
📅 Saturday 4 October 10am-4pm & Sunday 5 October 10am - 5pm
Spring in Chiltern is full of quiet surprises 🌼
The bush is alive with birdsong, and if you’re lucky, you might spot a Yellow Tufted Honeyeater flitting through the canopy. Chiltern–Mt Pilot National Park is a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike - bring your binoculars and take your time.
Wander where the wild things are 🐾
The Antechinus Walk/Chiltern Walking Path is a 3.7km loop that takes around 1.5 hours to complete, starting from the Chiltern Post Office or Visitor Information Centre. It can be walked as a continuous loop or enjoyed in shorter sections, with birdlife especially abundant around Black Ball Dam and Lake Anderson.
Over winter, the Chiltern Landcare Group gave the track some much-needed love - adding new signage and improving path definition. The walk’s logo features the Yellow-Footed Antechinus, a small marsupial mouse native to the area, affectionately known as the golden mouse.
Step into Chiltern’s rich heritage with @nationaltrustvic
📍 Lake View House
Explore the childhood home of celebrated author Henry Handel Richardson. This beautifully preserved 1870s villa inspired her iconic trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony. Wander through period furnishings and view her original writing desk. Open Saturdays and every third Sunday of the month, 10am–2pm.
📍 Dow’s Pharmacy
Step inside one of Australia’s most authentic 19th-century shops. Dow’s Pharmacy has remained untouched since 1969, with original medicines, packaging, and fittings still in place. A rare and fascinating glimpse into our medical and retail past. Open Saturdays and every third Sunday of the month, 10am–2pm.
💡 Also in town...
The Federal Standard Printing Works is a living museum of gold rush-era printing. While currently closed, you can sign up to the National Trust Victoria eNewsletter for reopening updates.
Listen up, Daddy-O! The Back to the 1950s weekend kicks off tomorrow in Chiltern and Barnawartha.
Don`t miss out on:
🏍️ Vintage car & bike displays & cruises
🎬 Grease movie screenings
👗 1950s fashion show
🧁 Delicious bake sale
💃 Rock’n’roll dance
Ready to show you`re no square? Don`t split - join us there!
📅 Back to the 1950s Festival - Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025
🎫 Tickets required for some events: stickytickets.com.au/chilterntourism
