NEWSTEAD
Newstead is a very small town just
before the traveler reaches Castlemaine. Newstead is a strip township
that has some nice features and is worth stopping at.
Newstead has many festivals and folk
events and is in the centre of the golden triangle, close to many
tourist attractions and events.
There are two bits to Newstead. Here is the
first;the Catholic Church
The Railway Hotel
and the War Memorial.
Each year Newstead holds a folk music
festival with artists coming from all around Australia and some from
overseas. As well as 'Chopped' magazine holding their annual, Chopped
Rod & Custom show, which brings traditional style rods and custom cars
from all over Australia into the town for a weekend.
The Loddon River that flows through
the town has caused a levee bank to be built in 1912 which has stopped
the town from flooding several times.
The old courthouse has now become the
Newstead historical society and holds all of Newstead history and
plans.
Newstead has a classic ranch style
Pub.
The United Church in Newstead is old
and an heritage building. 
As stated, when passing through some
of the cafes look really good.
Heritage diary
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