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Beautiful Bendigo
Bendigo is Australia’s golden town. The shiny stuff was found in nearby rivers, and the Victorian town was born as a result. Many of Bendigo’s Victorian-era buildings originally housed mining companies, and the bars (and brothels) were established to cater for the growing number of prospectors. The Gold Rush had died down by the end of the 19th century, but Bendigo stayed, transforming itself into a beautiful regional capital, with gardens and arcades befitting a much bigger city. ... Read more »
The main street is home to Sun Loong (the longest fake dragon in the world, which comes out to play every Easter), while Hargreaves Mall is the centre of shopping and the Queen Elizabeth Ovalis home to the local cricket and AFL teams. The mines may have been exhausted long ago, but Bendigo still has a heart of gold.
BENDIGO’S TOP 10
10. Goldfields Historic Chinese Cemetery The oldest of its kind in the country, it pays tribute to the Chinese prospectors who helped build early Australia. |
5. Central Deborah Goldmine Five hundred metres deep and operational for just under a century, it is one of the most famous mines in the country. |
9. Bendigo Gold World Have a go at panning for gold in a muddy creek. You may just strike it rich! |
4. Bendigo Talking Tram Creatively named, the tram is equipped with a voiceover as it takes you to and from some of Bendigo’s biggest attractions. |
8. Bendigo Pottery The oldest operational pottery in Australia includes a museum, gallery and café. |
3. Capital Theatre Created in grand British tradition, with a façade of giant Corinthian columns, the Capital is home to Bendigo’s arts scene. |
7. Rosalind Park The lookout tower in the heart of this quaint park provides the best views in town. |
2. Sacred Heart Cathedral The stained-glass windows and soaring steeple are an impressive addition to the Bendigo skyline. |
6. Bendigo Art Gallery One of the largest regional art collections in Australia, it features local colonial and modern arts, as well as international artists. |
1. Golden Museum and Chinese Gardens The gardens are exceptional and the traditional tearoom serves a mean yum cha. |
BENDIGO EVENTS
Australia Day starts off with a parade at Lake Weeroona and ends with a party!
The Bendigo Easter Festival is the biggest in the city. The giant Easter Egg Hunt is on for young and old!
December’s Light up the Sky sees parks full of picnickers and city officials hard at work. Then all the lights in town are turned off – except for the Christmas tree in the town centre and candles throughout the parks. Lovely!
WHEN TO GO
- Summer in Bendigo can be extremely hot, with temperatures topping 45ºC (113ºF).
- July offers beautiful winter weather, and it’s also a quieter and more retrospective period for the town.
- Winter in Bendigo provides a great opportunity to rug up and drink mulled wine, something you shouldn’t turn down in a hurry.
GETTING AROUND
· Bendigo is located about 150km (93mi) northwest of Melbourne, close to the geographical centre of Victoria. If driving, parking is readily available and cheap.
· You can catch the train from Melbourne to Bendigo, then a local (but infrequent) bus service can take you to local attractions.
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96-102 High Street Bendigo VIC 3550
Offering convenience and comfort, the Best Western Cathedral Motor Inn invites you to stay and enjoy first class accom... More hotel details
Bendigo Welcome Stranger Motel
3.5 Stars$107
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56 MacKenzie Street West Golden Square VIC 3555
Presenting tranquil ambience and comfortable accommodation, the Bendigo Welcome Stranger Motel is an ideal place for a... More hotel details
National Hotel Motel Bendigo
3.5 Stars$125
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186 High Street Bendigo VIC 3550
Whether staying for business or pleasure, National Hotel Motel Bendigo offers modern facilities and quality accomodati... More hotel details
Bendigo Haymarket Motor Inn
3.5 Stars$135
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5 Mclvor Road Bendigo VIC 3550
Bendigo Haymarket Motor Inn provides quality accommodation and excellent service for visitors travelling to Bendigo. I... More hotel details
Quality Resort All Seasons Bendigo
3.5 Stars$156
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171-183 Mclvor Highway Bendigo VIC 3550
Quality Resort All Seasons Bendigo makes for a comfy holiday vacation in Bendigo with its cosy accommodations, country... More hotel details
Alexandra Place Bendigo
4 Stars$124
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200 McCrae Street Bendigo VIC 3550
Flaunting the charm of a holiday destination, yet providing you with contemporary facilities and superior accommodatio... More hotel details
Quality Inn Colonial Bendigo
3.5 Stars$160
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483-485 High Street Golden Square Bendigo VIC 3555
Combining comfort, convenience and friendly service, this property makes you to enjoy all the privileges for an unforg... More hotel details
Bendigo Mcivor Motor Inn
3.5 Stars$116
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45 Mclvor Road Bendigo VIC 3550
Created with the aspiration to become synonymous with innovation, professionalism and a world wide reputation of quali... More hotel details
A-Line Holiday Village Bendigo
3.5 Stars$102
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5615 Calder Highway Kangaroo Flat Bendigo VIC 3555
Boasting a perfect location for families as well as couples, the A-Line Holiday Village Bendigo is an ideal place for ... More hotel details
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259 High Street Bendigo VIC 3550
Business and leisure travellers find a cosy home-away-from-home at BEST WESTERN Heritage Motor Inn Bendigo. This charm... More hotel details
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