Top things to do in Bendigo
One of the largest township in regional Victoria, Bendigo was founded in 1851 and now is home to over 120,000 people. It is also a very popular tourist destination and visited by many all year round.
Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order:
Bendigo Town Hall
Located in the heart of Bendigo this is one of the city’s greatest architectural achievements from the late 19th century. If you are wanting to hold a special event, work function or conference, the Bendigo Town Hall has you covered. The Town Hall is also often used throughout the year hosting various events, so make sure you keep a note on what might be happening next.
Golden Dragon Museum
The Golden Dragon Museum is situated Bendigo’s Chinese town located in the central business district. The venue highlights the wonderful culture of Chinese history. The beautiful museum also features incredible Chinese Gardens and a temple to Kuan Yin. A unique experience enjoyed by both locals and tourists.
Central Deborah Gold Mine
Central Deborah Gold Mine offers a tour line no other. Enjoy a tour of a historical mine with gold panning activities. Very informative and interactive, the experience will please many people of all ages.
Bendigo Art Gallery
The Art Gallery is a great exhibition. It is one of the oldest and largest regional art galleries in Victoria and also nation wide.
Bendigo Pottery
The Bendigo Pottery dates back over a century ago. You can shop, get involved with hands-on activities, enjoy the antique gallery, on-site cafe and so much more. A great venue for school excursions, birthday parties or a family day out. It offers a wonderful trip down memory lane.
Bendigo Botanic Gardens
Founded in 1857 after land had been reserved for the site on the 1854, the Bendigo Botanic Gardens is one of the oldest regional botanic gardens. A really nice place for a brisk walk, picnic or bike ride, this stunning public place is a home away from home. With so many native plants, trees and flowers, the gardens are constantly showing off their beauty all year round.
Poppy Head Look Out
The Poppy Head Look Out is an old tower provides some amazing views of the country side. This is a popular place where you’ll find people enjoying the view at all times of the day. You may need to be patient as the lines can get quite big. However, the wait is definitely worth the view.
Zone Fun Park
Zone Fun Park is the perfect name for this place. It has fun written all over it. You can enjoy laser tag, go karts arcade arena, mini golf etc. A super fun atmosphere.
Discovery Science & Technology Centre
A huge museum with over 100 hands-on science exhibits and a beautiful planetarium is just two of the wonderful displays. They have a fantastic area for small kids, a large slide and many different interactive experiences for both adults and children to learn more about discovery science and technology. Our person favourite is the 20 minute planetarium show that explores the wonders of astronomy.
