Bendigo, Victoria
Bendigo in Victoria is a city of wonderful contrasts.
You will experience this as you explore –
- Its vibrant arts hub and flourishing food and wine scene,
- Its rich history,
- Grand architecture and
- Magnificent gardens.
Sample stunning contemporary cuisine in historic buildings, admire modern art in venues new and old. Also explore the city’s fascinating history at museums, gardens and galleries.
Steeped in history
Take a walk or ride on Bendigo’s talking tram and explore the city’s heritage architecture. Don a miner’s hat and dig up a wealth of goldrush history on a tour of the Central Deborah Mine. Or explore the city’s Chinese heritage at the Golden Dragon Museum. Get behind the wheel at Australia’s oldest working pottery, Bendigo Pottery. Also admire the delightful conservatory, cascade waterfall and open-air fernery of Rosalind Park.
Art abounds
Discover Bendigo’s vibrant arts precinct while wandering along View Street. Pop into the Bendigo Art Gallery (1887), which contains a collection of Australian art dating back to the 1850s. These collections attract significant exhibitions from across the globe. Explore the host of smaller galleries and antique stores around town. And take a stroll down Chancery and Bath Lanes for an encounter with colourful street art.
For performing arts, catch shows big and small at the elegant Capital Theatre (1873). Also visit the Ulumbarra Theatre, a striking complex on the grounds of the historic Sandhurst Gaol.
Wining and dining in Bendigo Victoria
Celebrate the paddock-to-plate philosophy with a meal to remember at Masons of Bendigo, hatted by the Good Food Guide. Take time out to visit some of the 80 local wineries in the renowned Bendigo and Heathcote wine regions. Dine with a view of the vines, sample local varietals at cellar doors, and learn why the area is famous for its magnificent shiraz.
Foodies, prepare to fossick for fabulous local produce – pick up a copy of the Food Fossickers Pocket Guide at the Bendigo Visitors Centre.
Free wi-fi
Get free wi-fi around town, including at Bendigo Gallery and the View Street Arts Precinct.
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