Known as the ceramic centre of Victoria - now a major regional city - displays an opulent heritage, and is considered one of the most impressive examples of 19th century 'boom town' architecture in the country.
The gleaming-white Alexandra Fountain, magnificent post office and law courts, the ornate Shamrock Hotel as well as numerous shops, hotels, churches and ostentatious mansions are evidence of huge wealth generated by mines deep under the city.
The area is home to many wineries and their exceptional and diverse wines guaranteed to satisfy any palate. Tour just some of them to indulge in some fine gold fields wines.
Getting there - Just under 2 hours from Melbourne on the Calder Highway. V/Line trains operate daily services to Bendigo.
Things to do
- Visit the restored Central Deborah mine, take a high speed ride to the bottom of the main shaft
- Enjoy browsing through the Dja Dja Aboriginal Association Museum
- View a collection of Australian art dating back to 1850 at the Bendigo Art Gallery
- Central Deborah gold mine - discover some gold mining history
- Take a ride on Bendigo's talking tram, an hour long journey of Bendigo's history
- Explore the Dragon Museum, features worlds oldest & longest Chinese dragon 'Sun loong'
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