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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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Consider this your sign to book that winter weekend away you`ve hankering for.
Start your getaway with a coffee and something sweet from Didge’s Diner before stepping back in time at the Chiltern Athenaeum Museum, filled with stories that helped shape the town.
Settle in for a long lunch and a glass of something special at @poshplonkonmain, then spend the afternoon exploring the shops and artist studios along Conness and Main Streets, including @lisbish.art and @nat.ord.
Stay the night at Historic Wark Cottage, a beautifully restored 1895 worker`s cottage with pressed tin ceilings, hardwood floors and a cosy fireplace that makes it very hard to leave.
Before heading home the next day, make one final stop at the Chiltern Bakery and grab a few pies for the road. You won`t regret it.
If you love the thrill of finding a special piece, clear your calendar for the Chiltern Antique & Collectibles Fair.
For one weekend in August, Chiltern becomes a treasure hunter`s paradise, with dealers and collectors from across Australia bringing together everything from vintage jewellery and fine china to artwork, furniture and wonderfully unexpected finds.
Make a weekend of it. Arrive for the Friday night opening preview with wine and canapés, then spend your days browsing the fair, exploring Chiltern`s historic streets, popping into antique stores and enjoying a long lunch at one of the local cafés.
📍 Chiltern Memorial Hall, 86 Conness Street, Chiltern
📅 Friday 21 August, 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Saturday 22 August & Sunday 23 August, 10am to 4pm
The Chiltern Athenaeum Museum is one of the region`s most fascinating historic buildings, holding stories that shaped the town of Chiltern.
Built in 1866, the museum is home to a remarkable collection of local history, from Goldfields-era books and memorabilia to artworks, historic artefacts and exhibits celebrating notable locals including Sir John McEwen and acclaimed author Henry Handel Richardson.
Whether you`re a history lover or simply curious about Chiltern’s past, there’s something new to discover in every corner. The museum is open to visitors every Wednesday and Sunday, 10am–3pm
📍 Chiltern Athenaeum Museum, 57 Conness Street, Chiltern
Looking for live music, good company and a cosy winter weekend? Head to Chiltern for the Chiltern Jam Session Weekend this Saturday 18 July and Sunday 19 July. 🎶
The weekend features open mic sessions, acoustic and electric jams, a pub choir, a poet’s breakfast, live music from The Lama Farmers, a record and CD fair, and plenty of opportunities for musicians of all abilities to join in.
Wander between venues including the Telegraph Hotel, Posh Plonk, Didge’s Diner, Nat Ord Artist + Supplier and the Allsports Bar & Grill. Don`t miss the colourful yarn bombing display along Chiltern`s main street while you`re in town.
This Saturday, join morsecodian and author Leo Nette at the Chiltern Courthouse for an engaging talk on Beechworth`s Telegraph. Discover how the telegraph connected goldfield towns and linked our remote continent to the wider world.
Afternoon tea provided and a gold coin donation appreciated. To book please email Lois on [email protected]
📍 Chiltern Courthouse, 58 Main Street, Chiltern
🗓 Saturday 11 July
🕑 2pm – 4pm
