With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up everything that Castlemaine, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Old Castlemaine Gaol, Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and La Larr Ba Gauwa Park. Situated 30 miles away, Maldon is another popular destination. If you visit, make sure you check out Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins, Cairn Curran Reservoir and Main Street.