The heart of Central Victoria and one-time richest city in the world, Bendigo has been attracting people from across the globe since the 1850s gold rush. These days, frenetic fortune hunters have been replaced by a new breed of creative "tree-changers", who have brought with them a passion for the arts, design, food and wine. The dynamic regional centre continues to celebrate its contrasts, setting vibrant arts hubs and buzzing bars and restaurants against grand architecture and a storied history.
Try a three-day break that captures the energy and flavour of this grand old city.
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Things to do
Art and culture
Visit renowned regional galleries, featuring local, national and international artists or visit one of the oldest and grandest theatres in Victoria.
Travel information
Getting here and around
The Goldfields region is within easy reach of Melbourne by road or regular train services. Here's how to get there and around.
Things to do
Tours
Discover rich gold rush heritage, enjoy sumptuous food and wine, and let an expert guide you around the Goldfields.
History & heritage
Gold rush history
The legacy of the gold rush that shaped Victoria lives on in the boomtown architecture and rich history of the Goldfields region.