Bendigo Travel Guide

 Merebin Says:  Sixty acres of grass, gracious trees and well tended gardens. Locals flock to the park in good weather to picnic, play and just hang out. The park is free and open all hours, although some of its 'special features' have more limited opening hours. There is a beautiful... 

 balhannah Says:  It was wow! when I saw the building the tourist information centre was located in. I think if must be the grandest Visitor Centre in Australia! You see, the Bendigo Visitor Information and Interpretive Centre is housed in the former Post Office, which took 5 years to build... 

 balhannah Says:  Inside the Joss House Temple, I was able to find out more about these Chinese migrants who came to Bendigo in search of gold so long ago. It was also a chance to see some Chinese culture and beliefs and to read all about the chinese in the Bendigo region from the information... 

 balhannah Says:  As Bendigo is old in Australian terms, I found some interesting pieces on my walk that have been preserved.One, was the old fashioned letterbox, not many of these around anymore, and still being used.I particularly liked the ornate Lamps, something like this you see plenty... 

 balhannah Says:  St Kilian's Church has quite an interesting history.I guess when I first saw the Church, it was the size and that it was built from wood that first caught my attention.The Church that has stood here, has not always been this large one, infact, in 1852, the first Catholic... 

 balhannah Says:  Quite a while back, our family did the gold mine tour. All of us were fitted out with a hat and miner’s lamp, then descended 61 metres beneath the surface of Bendigo to the honeycomb of underground tunnels with our guide.The tour was educational and good, one we all... 

 balhannah Says:  The Beehive building is one of Pall Mall’s most historic and important buildings.It is in very poor condition at the moment, but is going to be restored to its original best. The workers have already found the original lime wash colour is a much more earthy colour similar to... 

 balhannah Says:  Another Cathedral in Bendigo, is St Paul's Angilcan Cathedral. The Cathedral was built over a period, with the nave built in 1868, the tower in 1872-73 and the transepts and sanctuary in 1926-27. The cathedral is an example of Early English Gothic style. The tower, with its... 

 balhannah Says:  This monument was erected in 1901 to mark the Goldfield's Golden Jubilee. It depicts the Goddess of good luck [Fortuna], dropping a nugget into the dish of a Bendigo digger. At the base are bronze Lyre Birds.As I walked around the city and through the parks, I found many... 

 balhannah Says:  This is a pretty fountain situated in the centre of Bendigo at Charing Cross. The fountain was officially opened by his Royal Highness Prince Albert Edward Victor of Wales in July 1881. It is 8 metres high and is made from polished Harcourt Granite, surrounded by Dolphines,... 

 balhannah Says:  The vintage Talking tram does many tours, the one I have done, was the Tram tour that does and 8.4km round trip in the city centre. The tour commences at Central Deborah Gold Mine but you can join or depart at any one of the other tram stops.Stops are located at............. 

 balhannah Says:  Dai Gum San is the new Chinese precinct which links the Golden Dragon Museum with the Yi Yuan Gardens and Kuan Yin Temple. The area was only opened in 2010.The only charge for any sight here, is for the Museum which includes photographs, objects, embroidery and costumes. The... 

 balhannah Says:  Bendigo was home to thousands of Cantonese Chinese who travelled across dangerous seas to reach Australia and the rich goldfields at Bendigo. They called this place, Dai Gum San, Big Gold Mountain - A place of untold wealth and promise. This Chinese precinct links the... 

 balhannah Says:  This is an execellent street to walk along! It is uphill, but worth the walk to see all the marvellous buildings located along it. It is known as the "Arts Precinct." The Bendigo Art Gallery is one of Australia’s best regional galleries, which holds big international... 

 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... 

 balhannah Says:  Autumn is a lovely time to visit Bendigo. The streets are lined with deciduous trees that were turning golden, and were quite a picture. There were quite a few parks with trees full of colour too!The air might be a bit crisp, who cares, you can easily rug up and enjoy the...