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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 forย the past, with all the benefits of good old-fashioned hospitality and warmth.

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Tonight's the night - the Chiltern Community Street Party is here to light up your evening! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŒŸ

Enjoy local market stalls, community games, face painting for kids, and a classic sausage sizzle. There'll be carols and plenty of opportunities to catch up with neighbours and friends, plus a parade and Father Christmas arriving at 6:00pm.

Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your holiday cheer. See you there! 

๐Ÿ“ Conness Street, Chiltern, Victoria 
๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Friday 29 November 2024, 5:30pm โ€“ 8:00pm
Next Sunday 1 December, all three of Chiltern's unique National Trust properties will open their doors in perfect timing with the Chiltern Summer Market.

Step back in time at Lake View House (open 11am-2pm), a stunning example of Victorian architecture with its beautifully preserved rooms and gardens. Explore the fascinating Federal Standard Printing Works (open 10am-2pm), where you can discover the region's rich printing heritage. And don't miss Dow's Pharmacy (open 10am-2pm), offering a glimpse into early Australian healthcare.

Make a day of it - visit all three properties while enjoying the festive atmosphere of the Chiltern Summer Market!
The perfect gravel riding weather is here! Discover the Chiltern Gravel Loop - a 26km adventure starting right in the heart of our historic town and winding through the stunning Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park. ๐Ÿšฒ 

Perfect for riders finding their gravel groove, you'll roll along shaded fire trails and peaceful double-track paths. Keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife while soaking in views that switch between dense bushland and sweeping farmland vistas.

The best part? You're never far from town, making this the ideal introduction to gravel riding. Pack your water bottle, grab your bike, and enjoy a great day out on Chiltern's trails.
Cherry season has arrived in Chiltern! ๐Ÿ’

One of our region's sweetest traditions kicks off with Hotson's Cherries reopening their farmgate for the summer season. Their gorgeous Earlise cherries are the first variety ready for picking, and they're looking absolutely perfect.

While you're here, why not make a day of it? Grab your cherries, stroll our heritage streets, and discover why Chiltern is one of Victoria's hidden treasures.

๐Ÿ“ Hotsonโ€™s Cherries, 143 Old Cemetery Road, Chiltern, Victoria 
๐Ÿ•™ Open 10:00am to 4:00pm daily during the farmgate season, unless sold out prior
The Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park is bursting with birdsong, wildflowers and a renewed vigor for life as native wildflowers paint the landscape in stunning purples, yellows, and whites. This beautiful photo by @scott.jessup captures the Ajuga australis or Australian Bugle. 

Planning your visit to the national park? Bring binoculars or your camera and stroll along the Tuan Track for a bird watching adventure, climb to the top of Mt Pilot for 360 degree views, or explore Chilternโ€™s gold mining history along the Magenta Mine walk. Wherever you choose to adventure, you will be welcomed by the beautiful Box Ironbark forest, flowering native plants and native wildlife celebrating the warmer weather. ๐ŸŒฟ