Useful Links
UNESCO World Heritage Goldfields Bid
https://goldfieldsworldheritage.com.au/
The Camp Reserve and the Government Camp precinct exemplifies the historical goldfields fabric that the UNESCO bid aims to highlight.
Heritage Council Victoria
Victorian Heritage Database
https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/
A searchable database containing information about thousands of heritage places and objects in Victoria.
Castlemaine Historical Society
https://www.castlemainehistoricalsociety.com/
National Trust
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/
National Trust Bendigo and Region Branch with newsletter
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/branches-vic/bendigo-branch/
The National Trust Bendigo and region branch covers a wide area and it works with council and community on local heritage issues. This Branch and its President Peter Cox are actively supportive of the Gold Camp Castlemaine campaign for a beter outcome for Camp Reserve’s historic landscape.
RHSV Royal Historical Society of Victoria
https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/
RHSV advocates for Victorian heritage. The RHSV has been following the Gold Camp Castlemaine campaign and has provided assistance.
Mount Alexander Shire Website
https://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Home
Castlemaine Society Incorporated ‘CASSOC’
https://castlemainesociety.org.au/
The Castlemaine Society, formed in 2022 aims to provide constructive consultation with Council to ensure sympathetic planning as it relates to the heritage and streetscape of the town. The Society’s primary objective is to maintain a balance between residential, environmental, recreation and commercial interests, and to encourage genuine effective community consulation with Local Government. CASSOC continues to be actively supportive of the Gold Camp Castlemaine campaign.