Built in 1866, the building along with the theatre and adjoining billiard saloon provided a rare example of the extensive leisure facilities of the gold rush towns.

In the courtyard grows a 131 year old grapevine, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

Clydevale was erected in 1896 by James Black (Baker) using distinctive local red bricks. James Black arrived in Chiltern with the Gold Rush in 1859.

This residence was built by John O'Neill in 1874. It butted up against the Butcher Shop which was demolished in the teens of the 20th Century. John O'Neill arrived in the district in 1861.

Turn Right into Crawford Street and the turn left up the Driveway

The Police Lock Up was built by the Public Works Department in 1873 and the residence two years later. You may enter into the cells if you dare.

Walk back to Main Street and turn right.

Erected in 1863, the Post Office was the first of the Government Buildings in Chiltern.

The front projection was added in 1900.

The courthouse was erected in 1865 using a standard Public Works Department Plan. It was used as a Courthouse until c. 1870's and then as the Council Chambers and Meeting Rooms.

Built on land set aside as police reserve.

Cross the Street and head back to Conness St.

The Grange was built, using Chiltern red bricks, in 1885 by Dr Frank Harley. The doctor used it as consulting rooms and a residence.

"Linden" was erected in 1890 by David McEwan, a pharmacist. This was the birthplace of his son, John, who went on to become Prime Minister of Australia.

This building was erected by John Gilmore in 1890, replacing some of the last of Chiltern's bark roofed shops. It continued to trade as a grocery store well into the 20th century.

Turn right into Conness Street.

This double storey building was erected in 1870 by James Wilson. In 1890 he purchased Hancock's Drapery over the lane and added this to the Hotel. It was delicensed in 1941.

Automotive memorabillia dating back to the early 1900's including 80 restored hand operated petrol pumps. Well worth a look inside. Collections from around the world.

Cross the Street and head back to Main Street.

Constructed in 1877-79, it ceased operation in 1943. It is now a restaurant and offers bed & breakfast accommodation.

A medical dispensery was established at this site in 1859. The present building was erected in 1868 and was maintained as a pharmacy until 1969. The building is now owned by the National Trust with the exterior retained in its original condition.

This impressive double story building, replacing an earlier timber Hotel, was built in 1893 by B J Bartley. During its heyday the facade boasted a second story verandah. Currently a newsagency.

c.1935. This building, the third bank premises on this site, was erected in 1935. The cost of the building was three thousand pounds.

Turn right into Main Street.

This residence was built around 1870's. Additions were made when purchased in 1897 by Dr Harkin, who used it as a surgery and a residence.  

Cross Street.

Take in the quiet beauty of Chiltern's parks. Features throughout the area include the Fountain of Frienship, mature trees and the mullock heap, the only remnant of the town's Alliance Gold Mine.

Owned by the National Trust, the Federal Standard Newspaper was established in 1859, and the building still contains the old printing press and ancillary equipment.

This building was erected as a Bank in 1865. The Chiltern Savings Bank later co joined with other shops to become Brann's Big Store.

Turn right into Conness Street.

  This was the site of the Golden Ball Hotel which was built in 1885. Since then it has served many purposes including a newsagency and a milk bar.

Andrew Kilgour built this as a Blacksmiths in 1865 to replace an earlier bark roofed building. From 1860 till 1910 when Chiltern was a busy mining town, there were at least four foundaries in town creating mining tools and equipment. With the decline of mining, foundaries moved to making agricultural equipment.

Cross Street and head back to Main St.

Andrew Kilgour built this residence opposite his Blacksmith Foundry around the 1870's. At the time it was known as the most handsome house in Chiltern. Later it became the Chiltern Private Hospital.

Erected in 1866 as the Library, Council Chambers and Town Hall. The Council moved to the office in Main Street in 1937 and the Library was relocated in 1970. The Museum also contains works of pioneer and artist, Alfred William Eustace, and displays many items re Chiltern's history.

Walking tour finished, but you may still walk past the lake to the next 3.

Created from the subsidence of Alliance Gold Mine operations. It is an ideal place for a picnic and has wildlife and is a bird refuge.

c.1870. Owned by the National Trust, the house is the childhood home of authoress Henry Handel Richardson.

c.1875. The station complex, including the goods shed, were built in the best public works tradition. The verandah features distinctive cast iron drinking fountains on its posts.