Bendigo Travel Guide

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Bendigo, located in the Victoria region of Australia, is a city that beautifully blends its rich history with modern attractions. This vibrant destination offers a myriad of experiences, making it a must-visit for travelers seeking a diverse and captivating adventure.

One of the city's most iconic landmarks is the Bendigo Art Gallery, renowned for its impressive collection of Australian and international art. With its ever-changing exhibitions and permanent works, art enthusiasts will find themselves immersed in a world of creativity and expression. From classic pieces to contemporary installations, the gallery showcases the best of both local and global talent.

For a taste of Bendigo's history, a visit to the Central Deborah Gold Mine is a must. Descend underground and explore the tunnels that once buzzed with activity during the city's gold rush era. Learn about the hardships and triumphs of the miners as you witness the remnants of this fascinating industry. The experience offers a unique insight into Bendigo's past, giving visitors a chance to step back in time.

Nature lovers will find solace in the Bendigo Botanic Gardens, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city. Take a leisurely stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens, featuring an array of native and exotic plants. With its serene atmosphere and picturesque surroundings, it is the perfect place to unwind and connect with nature.

No trip to Bendigo is complete without indulging in its delicious food and wine scene. The city boasts an abundance of charming cafes, restaurants, and wineries, offering a culinary experience like no other. Sample local delicacies, paired with exquisite wines produced in the surrounding vineyards. From farm-to-table dining experiences to award-winning wineries, Bendigo is a food lover's paradise.

Alternative names: Population: 100.6 thous. (2019)Area: 56.37 mi²Elevation: 722 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°45'31"S, 144°16'44"E

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Bendigo Attractions - What to See and Explore

Bendigo offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Bendigo Stadium, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rosalind Park, Central Deborah Gold Mine. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Arenas and stadiums • Sport venue • Sport
Bendigo Stadium
Bendigo Stadium is an Australian sports and entertainment centre in Bendigo, Victoria. The stadium is home to the Bendigo Braves and Bendigo Spirit. It hosted basketball matches during the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Architecture • Gothic Revival architecture • Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst and seat of the Bishop of Sandhurst. The cathedral is located in the provincial city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. It was designed in the Gothic style in 1895 by an architect of the firm Reed, Barnes and Tappin.
Historic walking areas • Park • Garden
Rosalind Park
Rosalind Park is an Australian park in Bendigo, Victoria. Prior to white settlement, a grassy woodland surrounding what is now called Bendigo Creek. At that time the creek was little more than a chain of pools and billabongs.

Mine
Central Deborah Gold Mine
The Central Deborah Gold Mine is a non-active gold mine and tourist attraction in Bendigo, Australia. It was listed on the Victorian Heritage Register on 18 November 1999.
Museum • Specialty museum • Garden
Golden Dragon Museum
The Golden Dragon Museum is situated in the city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The museum is dedicated to the culture and history of Chinese Australians, particularly in the region.
Museum • Art gallery • Art museum
Bendigo Art Gallery
Bendigo Art Gallery in Bendigo, founded in 1887, is one of Australia’s oldest and largest regional art galleries. The Bendigo Art Gallery hosts Australia's richest open painting prize, the Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize, worth $50,000, which was launched in 2003.
Theater
Capital Theatre
The Capital Theatre is a 480-seat theatre in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Designed by prolific Bendigo architects William Vahland and Robert Getzschmann, the building opened in 1873 as a Masonic lodge, and was divided into a private and public section, the latter containing a...
Garden • Park • Playground
Botanic Gardens
The Bendigo Botanic Gardens, formerly known as the White Hills Botanical Garden, are Australian botanic gardens in the Bendigo suburb of White Hills, Victoria. The gardens are one of regional Victoria's earliest botanic gardens.
Memorial
Alexandra Fountain
Alexandra Fountain in the Australian city of Bendigo, Victoria, is regarded as one of the city's most prominent landmarks and monuments. The fountain is located in Bendigo's Charing Cross area at the intersection of View Street and Pall Mall.
Library • Victorian architecture
Bendigo Town Hall
Bendigo Town Hall is prominently located at the intersection of Bull Street and Hargreaves Street in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. It is considered one of the finest Victorian-era Second Empire buildings in Australia.
Gothic Revival architecture • Church
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, Bendigo, is an Anglican cathedral in Australia. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Bendigo in central Victoria.
36°43'52"S • 144°18'22"E
Langley Hall
Langley Hall is a mansion in the Federation architectural style, designed by the prolific Bendigo architects William Charles Vahland and John Beebe.
36°45'16"S • 144°16'52"E
Ulumbarra Theatre Bendigo
Concerts and shows • Theater
Sacred and religious sites • Pagoda
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion is a Buddhist monument near Bendigo in central Victoria, Australia. The basic idea for building the stupa came from Lama Yeshe and then, after Lama Yeshe's death, from Lama Zopa Rinpoche, who decided to model the stupa on the Great Stupa of Gyantse which is 600 years old.
36°45'28"S • 144°16'52"E
Bendigo Post Office
The Bendigo Post Office is a building on Pall Mall in Bendigo, a provincial city in the Australian state of Victoria. The post office backs onto and is partly surrounded by Rosalind Park.
36°45'15"S • 144°17'20"E
Bendigo Tramways
Museum • Scenic railroads • Tours
36°44'22"S • 144°17'28"E
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Sacred and religious sites • Temple
36°45'33"S • 144°16'44"E
Beehive Building
The Beehive Building, also known for a time as the Sandhurst Mining Exchange, is a 19th-century building located on the historic thoroughfare of Pall Mall in the centre of Bendigo, a regional city in the Australian state of Victoria.
36°45'28"S • 144°16'52"E
Bendigo Law Courts
The Bendigo Law Courts is a building on Pall Mall in Bendigo, a regional city in the Australian state of Victoria. The courts back onto and are partly surrounded by Rosalind Park.

Things to See and Do in Bendigo by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Bendigo.

Culture

Bendigo Art Gallery
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MuseumArt galleryArt museum
Capital Theatre
Bendigo
Theater
Ulumbarra Theatre Bendigo
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Concerts and showsTheater

Day trips

Bendigo – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Bendigo, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Hanging Rock (Woodend), Buda Historic Home and Garden (Castlemaine), Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park.

43 milesSE
Park
Hanging Rock, Woodend
Rising mysteriously from the plains of Victoria, Hanging Rock is a captivating geological formation located near the small town of Woodend, Australia. Known officially as Mount Diogenes, this rare volcanic feature entices visitors with its eerie beauty and the...
21 milesS
Garden, Art museum, Historical place
Buda Historic Home and Garden, Castlemaine
Buda is a heritage-listed historic house and garden located in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. It was added to the Victorian Heritage Database on 15 October 1970, when it was purchased by the Castlemaine Art Museum which oversees its management.
31 milesS
Cycling, Bike path
Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park
Nestled in the heart of Victoria, Australia, the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park offers a unique glimpse into the country's gold rush era. The park encompasses a vast area where once the clamor of picks and shovels echoed through the valleys as fortune...
41 milesS
Scenic railroads, Museum, Tours
Daylesford Spa Country Railway, Daylesford
The Daylesford Spa Country Railway is a volunteer-operated 1,600 mm gauge tourist railway located in Victoria, Australia. It operates on a section of the closed and dismantled Daylesford line, and currently runs services between Daylesford and the hamlet of Bullarto.
41 milesS
Museum, Art gallery, Cafe
Convent Gallery, Daylesford
The Convent Gallery is located in the Spa region of Daylesford, in Central Victoria, Australia. The Convent Gallery's origins date back to the 1860s gold rush, home to the Gold Commissioner, and then known as 'Blarney Castle'.

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Best Time To Visit Bendigo

Learn when is the best time to travel to Bendigo weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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April is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in March.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February and December. While the coldest is in July.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and March. Most of it rains in July, August, September and October.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Bendigo?

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What is the best time to visit Bendigo?

April is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in March. The highest air temperature is in January, February and December. While the coldest is in July.