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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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Art takes centre stage in Chiltern this weekend with the Six Artists’ Exhibition: Near and Far 🎨
Now in its fourth year, this popular exhibition explores how we connect with the natural world, through landscapes, flora and fauna, abstract and mixed media works.
Featuring works by Sharon Barry, Chris Dormer, Louise Hazelton, Serena Rachel, Birgit Schonafinger and Fiona Larkings, the exhibition offers a diverse range of styles, materials and perspectives.
Visitors are also warmly invited to attend the official opening on Saturday afternoon.
📍 Chiltern Courthouse, 58–60 Main Street, Chiltern
🗓 Saturday 6 June to Monday 8 June 2026
🕙 Exhibition open daily, 10am–4pm
🕒 Official opening: Saturday 6 June, 3–5pm
Bookings are now open for Indigo Woodworks’ hands-on woodworking courses across the rest of 2026. 🪵
Set in beautiful Indigo Valley, these weekend courses run around once a month and are designed for makers who want to learn by doing. Using a mix of machinery and traditional hand tools, you’ll be guided through creating a piece you can take home, working with locally sourced and recycled timber along the way.
New dates have been released for the remainder of the year. To view upcoming workshops or register your interest, visit indigowoodworks.com.au or message the team via @indigo.woodworks
Slow down this winter and try your hand at traditional spoon carving with local maker @nat.ord 🪵
Learn how to safely carve your own cooking spoon from a greenwood blank, then take home the skills to keep carving long after the workshop ends.
Nat supplies all the carving tools, materials, morning tea and delicious barista made coffee. Numbers are limited to 8 people, so early bookings are encouraged.
📅 Saturday 27 June, 10am – 4pm
🎫 Book now via natord.com.au or in store at 53 Conness Street, Chiltern
The Australian Heritage Festival is on now and Chiltern is proud to be part of Australia’s largest heritage celebration.
Running until Sunday 18 May, the festival invites you to explore Australia’s stories through community‑led experiences, with this year’s theme `Change` encouraging us to reflect on how our history continues to shape us, and how we’re shaping it in return.
As part of the festival, two much‑loved Chiltern heritage sites are opening their doors:
Dow’s Pharmacy Open Days
Step inside one of Victoria’s most intact historic pharmacies and explore its remarkable collection.
Open every Friday and Saturday, 10am–2pm.
Lake View House Open Days
Visit this beautifully preserved Victorian home overlooking Lake Anderson Gardens.
Open every Saturday, 10am–2pm.
Whether you’re a history lover or just curious to see inside these iconic buildings, it’s a great excuse to slow down and discover a piece of Chiltern’s past.
Plan your visit and make the most of the Australian Heritage Festival before it wraps up on 18 May.
Did you know public transport (including V/Line) is free across Victoria this April?
That means you can jump on a V/line train from Melbourne (or anywhere along the Albury/Seymour line) and end up right here in Chiltern. No car, no petrol, no parking.
On a Friday or Saturday, step inside the @nationaltrustvic listed Dow`s Pharmacy and Lake View House for a proper slice of history. Or simply stroll around town and enjoy the heritage buildings, antique shops and local artists’ studios.
Refuel with a milkshake at Lulu & Didge Café, something sweet from Chiltern Bakery, or settle in for a long lazy lunch at @poshplonkonmain. Stretch your legs in Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park, and if you feel like making a weekend of it, book a night and snuggle in by the fire at @mortimerslodge.
Chiltern - right on your doorstep.
Plan your perfect day → explorechiltern.com.au
