Bendigo

The gold rush days have left their mark on a number of famous towns and cities in Victoria, and one of them being Bendigo! The huge amount of gold discovered at Bendigo has also left an extravagant mark, making it the most splendid mid-19th century Victorian city in Australia. When you drive through the main street of Bendigo you'll be struck by the city's obvious pride. Flamboyant in appearance, the journey down its side streets unveils even more remarkable buildings, baroque mansions, gothic cathedrals and Georgian-style homes.

The city is a charming reflection of Victoria’s golden heritage boasting beautiful architecture, amazing old buildings, spectacular gardens, sidewalk cafés, art galleries and antique stores. It is a city where the old meets the new, and you can experience everything from the olden days through to the modern days.... you take your pick!

Bendigo was the greatest goldfield of all in Victoria! These riches built a grand city which is often regarded as the best-preserved example of Victorian architecture in the state and possibly Australia. Any city in the world would be proud to boast Pall Mall and its handsome buildings.

Situated right in the heart of the city is the Central Deborah Mine shaft which passes through 17 levels to a depth of almost 400 metres. The last deep-reef mine in the area to close, it has been fully restored and is a working exhibit for the public. Linking many of the attractions within the city are the vintage 'talking' trams. You can listen to a taped commentary on the sights you will pass, identifying points of interest along the way. This eight kilometre tram tour starts and ends at the Central Deborah Mine.

While you are here, why not supplement your visual experience with some of the town's many gourmet pleasures. Wine connoisseurs will delight at the boutique wineries scattered throughout the hills and valleys surrounding Bendigo.

Other attractions include Bendigo Pottery, Australia's oldest pottery still in operation and Sweenies Creek Pottery. At Sandhurst Town, a short drive from Bendigo, you can relive the gold rush days in this faithfully re-created mining town. There are also many art galleries, museums, shops and arts and crafts stores that you can spend your time in browsing through the wonderful selection of things to buy.

Bendigo truly is a destination that is made for all ages, from everything old to everything new, as well as offering a whole world of other attractions and adventures to take part in, such as bush walking through surrounding National Parks, hiking through amazing scenery, taking a winery tour, wandering the fascinating streets, dining in one of the amazing restaurants, stay in luxury accommodation or dipping into one of the country’s oldest cultures.

Bendigo is a city that is close to Melbourne and has so much to offer, no matter what kind of holiday you may be planning! So why not call us today to start making arrangements for your trip away to Bendigo.