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Latest Bendigo hotel reviews
Pro
Big city, but not too big. Lots of History and Culture.
Con
The Drought
In a nutshell
A good city for some culture, shopping and learning about the gold rush
TAKE A LOCAL VINTAGE "TALKING TRAM TOUR"
DennyP Says: BENDIGO A very popular thing that a lot of visitors partake of when Visiting this lovely town is to climb aboard one of the local vintage trams for a "Talking Tram Tour"ride around the city.There is a talking documentary of the history noting the famous buildings and also of...
eviltooth Says: The former Bendigo Post Office and Public Offices building now house the Visitor Information Centre. A wealth of information with friendly staff. It should be your first stop in Bendigo. You can get a free Bendigo map, or get help with directions and suggestions of what to...
eviltooth Says: This was the first magnificient building I saw when we first arrived in Bendigo. The Sacred Heart Cathedral is the only Gothic Cathedral newly constructed in the modern era. It was officially dedicated and consecrated on 14th May, 1977. It's a pity we were practically...
eviltooth Says: Erected in 1918 to commemorate the deeds of Bendigo soldiers, the Hall houses a wealth of militaria, many were from the captured/killed Japanese soldiers. Entry was by donation of a gold coin. What caught my attention was a blood stained school report belonged to a Japanese...
eviltooth Says: Ling aka Footfetish, Baton West and I passed by the Golden Dragon Museum and the Classical Chinese Garden when we were rushing to the Bendigo District Hospital. We got to Bendigo a bit earlier than expected, dropped in to the Memorial Military Museum and totally forgotten...
lesaandbill Says: If you like big reds...the heathcote and bendigo areas are superb. Most tourists (&locals)...visit the Yarra Valley...but this is an excellent place to visit. In the Yarra...many different vineyards have other people at their cellar doors...while in this area...you still get...
aussiejen Says: If you have come to Bendigo to see the Awakening of the Dragon ceremony make sure you stay until the very end. Lots of people left before the end, which was a shame because they missed out on seeing and hearing 10,000 firecrackers going off.It was quite a spectacular end to...
aussiejen Says: Every Easter Bendigo holds it's Easter Festival. It is the oldest festival (started in 1871) in Australia with it's origins linked to the gold fields.On Easter Sunday the awakening of the dragon ceremony is held. This is lots of fun. It is held adjacent to the Chinese Dragon...
aussiejen Says: The Chinese community has played an important role in Bendigo's past and continues to do so.This museum is home to Sun Loong, the longest (over 100metres) Imperial dragon in the world, and Loong, the oldest Imperial dragon in the world.Beautiful old chinese costumes are on...
aussiejen Says: This entrance to the Chinese heritage area can be found on the Midland Highway.Take a stroll through here, over the bridge and discover the delights of the Chinese Garden and the Golden Dragon Museum.
2 Reviews and 28 Opinions We stayed about a week in early 2004. Was very clean, well maintained, and we had no surprises. The...
1 Review and 22 Opinions Alexandra place is overrated and definitely not a four star motel, more like a two star with a bed...
Rifle Brigade Pub: A Great Aussie Pub
OnTheRoadGoombah Says: After reading reviews for the Rifle Brigade, we opted for it as our only meal in Bendigo. We were not disappointed! The food was great, service awesome, and atmosphere near perfection. The portions were large, and the only issue I had was that it didn't leave room for...
Mizzamzz Says: One of my top 2 Favourite Thai Restaurants. Can sometimes be slightly oily but other than that I have no complaints.The atmosphere of the restaurant is very quiet and romantic too but can also cater for large groups.You can dine in or take away. Satay Seafood with Coconut...
Emeu Inn: You won't believe the food!
lesaandbill Says: One of my favorite things about Australia...is that you don't have to be in the big cities to get great food. This is definitely a gem! The food and wine were unbelievable...and would certainly recommend stopping here for lunch or dinner. The place is small, but cozy..and...
BEECHWORTH BAKERY: TRY THE PIES
aussiejen Says: The original Beechworth Bakery is still in Beechworth but other outlets have now opened in other Victorian towns.This one in Bendigo is easy to find, it is on High St as you drive into Bendigo from Melbourne.It is open from 6am to 6pm, 7 days a week. Dine in or takeaway....
keeweechic Says: Bendigo has one of Australia’s oldest operating tramways which has in its collection some 34 Vintage Trams. The complex was built between 1901-3. On a daily basis, 12 Vintage Trams conduct the ‘Talking Tram” tour around Bendigo with a taped commentary relating the history...
keeweechic Says: Bendigo is about 160 km north-west from Melbourne. You can drive from Melbourne via the Calder Highway in about 2 hours or take the V/Line trains which operate a daily service to Bendigo. Melbourne Airport and Bendigo are connected by a regular bus service 3 times daily and...
Kate-Me Says: Was just driving past Bendigo on the highway at nearby Epsom (as I have done many times) and happened to spot an unusual Arch of Triumph that I'd never noticed before...stopped to get a photo, and discovered that behind the gates is a botanical garden and self guided,...
lesaandbill Says: If you're near bendigo...and you can go thru hanging rock...it's worth the stop. It doesn't take long to check out in the information centre to find out the legend of the hanging rock...and then it's a quick walk up and around the rock (30 minutes return). So it's a great...
eviltooth Says: After the discovery of gold in 1851, immigrants from across Australia and the world were attracted to Bendigo. On the goldfields, there were miners from England, Scotland, Ireland, China and Germany, amongst other nations. Naturally, fellow countrymen tended to live and work...
Kate-Me Says: This is Lake Weroona, rather a pleasant one, and only about 4 Km from the centre of Bendigo.To reach it, you drive through the town centre, following the tram lines, and turn left at Nolan Street. There are nice leafy deciduous gardens, picnic areas, a restaurant over the...
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The Greater City of Bendigo - Central Victoria - *Bendigo lies 150 kms north-west of Melbourne, the capital of Victoria. It is found over the Great Dividing Range, which is a mountain range that runs over 4200kms from Victoria, through New South...
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Bendigo, the city built with gold
In the guidebook, it says, "After a pleasant two hour drive from Melbourne, your first glimpse of Bendigo is through an avenue of majestic plane trees.". Majestic plane trees yes, pleasant two hour......
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Bendigo Bendigo is located in the geographic center of Victoria... 150kl. north west of Melbourne. This city is a very popular destination for visitors to regional Victoria. Located on the northern...
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Bendigo’s first discovery was in 1851 when a traveler spending the night in the area saw flecks of gold in slate. Significant discoveries followed this enough to send a Commissioner to establish...
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One of a score of towns in the area that arose as a result of the great gold boom in the mid 19th century, Bendigo has survived and prospered, unlike other places that withered when the yellow metal...
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Bendigo is only a 90 minute drive north west of Melbourne. It is known as a "City within a Forest", being completely surrounded by National and Regional Parks. There are kilometres of interweaving...
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