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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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Celebrate the life and work of Henry Handel Richardson in a beautiful summertime garden setting at Lake View House on Saturday 3 January 📚.
Lake View House is the childhood home of Henry Handel Richardson, pseudonym of `The Getting of Wisdom` author`s Ethel Florence Richardson, who immortalised her experiences of Chiltern in her popular `The Fortunes of Richard Mahony` trilogy.
From 6pm, enjoy a relaxed evening in the gardens with a BYO picnic, engaging talks and free birthday cake. Speakers will share insights into Lake View House’s heritage, volunteer experiences and Henry Handel Richardson’s time in Leipzig.
For over half a century, the Chiltern community has celebrated HHR’s birthday, and all are welcome to join. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with literature and history in a beautiful setting.
📍 Lake View House Gardens, 18-22 Victoria Street, Chiltern, Victoria
📅 Saturday 3 January, 6pm onwards
Chiltern is looking extra festive this season, thanks to the incredible creativity of the Chiltern Yarn Bombers 🎄
Take a wander down Conness Street and you’ll find knitted and crocheted decorations brightening bollards, street poles and more.
A huge thank you to the talented locals who stitched, crafted and installed these works of art – your efforts make Chiltern sparkle.
From all of us here at Explore Chiltern, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful festive season. Come and see the magic for yourself!
Summer is here and so are the cherries! 🍒
Hotson’s Cherries are now open for the season – but only until sold out. These juicy, hand-picked gems are grown in Chiltern on granite soils, giving them unbeatable flavour and quality.
Just 1.5 km off the Hume Freeway, the farmgate is an easy stop on your way through the region. Choose from 1kg and 2kg punnets or go big with a 5kg box – perfect for sharing or festive treats.
📍 Hotson`s Cherries, 143 Old Cemetery Road, Chiltern, Victoria
🕙 Open 10:00am to 4:00pm daily during the farmgate season, unless sold out prior
The Chiltern Community Market is on this Sunday! 🎉
✅ 50+ stallholders including Blue Chai, Buster`s Rusty Balls, Ninn`s Pantry, Cloud9coffee and many more
🎄 Perfect for summer vibes & Christmas shopping
☕ Great food & coffee
Make a day of it: browse the stalls, enjoy the atmosphere, and explore Chiltern’s historic streets.
📍 Chiltern Tourist Park, Main Street, Chiltern
📅 Sunday 7 December, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Mark your calendars! The Chiltern Community Market is back on Sunday 7 December, and it’s the perfect way to kick off your festive season! 🎄
✨ 50+ local stalls
☕ Delicious food & coffee
Come for a drive, support local makers, and discover treasures for your Christmas shopping. After the market, why not wander Chiltern’s charming historic streetscape?
📍 Chiltern Tourist Park, Main Street, Chiltern
📅 Sunday 7 December, 9:00am – 1:00pm
