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Contemporary art spaces - Bendigo Art Gallery
Bendigo Art Gallery
Art galleries
Stop by the Bendigo Art Gallery and see works by contemporary Australian artists including Patricia Piccinini, Tracey Moffatt and Bill Henson.
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Architecture & design
Explore this historic 1860s temple, constructed with local brick, and learn the stories of the Chinese migrants who came to Bendigo in search of gold.
Hand throwing by skilled potters
Bendigo Pottery
Art galleries
Established in 1858, Bendigo Pottery offers a unique visitor experience of both historic and modern ceramic production.Bendigo Pottery has quality ceramic...
Vintage Talking Tram passing Alexandra Fountain
Bendigo Tramways Vintage Talking Tram
History & heritage
Sit back, relax and let the tram do all the talking as you journey through the past 150 years aboard a majestic Vintage 'Talking' Tram.
Buda Historic Home
Buda Historic Home & Garden
Museums
While away an afternoon exploring the historic villa and enchanting gardens established by prominent silversmith Ernest Leviny in the 1860s.
Central Deborah Gold Mine - Mine Experience Tour
Central Deborah Gold Mine
Family
Gear up in overalls, a miner's hat and lamp and head into underground tunnels in search of gold in a key mine from Bendigo's 19th century gold rush.
Chancery Lane during Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival
Chancery Lane
Shopping & fashion
An eclectic mix of food, fashion and art has awakened one of Bendigo’s most endearing laneways.This little charmer was once known as Dispensary Lane in...
Yi Yuan Gardens
Golden Dragon Museum
Museums
Experience a living history of Bendigo's Chinese population and explore exhibitions featuring artefacts dating as far back as the Shang Dynasty.
Her Majesty's Ballarat
Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat
Performing arts
Soak up old-world elegance in this beautifully renovated grand 1875 theatre, with top-notch drama, dance and music performances throughout the year.
Tour Sovereign Hill via horse-drawn carriage
Sovereign Hill
History & heritage
Strike it rich with a day out in 1850s Ballarat and pan for gold, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and relive the Eureka Rebellion with sound and light.
Dry Diggings, The Goldfields Track, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
The Goldfields Track
Great trails
Walk or ride this 200-kilometre trail that connects Ballarat and Bendigo via the scenic villages of Castlemaine, Hepburn, Daylesford and Creswick.
Woman with dog
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Museums
Explore a vast collection of Buddhist relics and a huge two-and-a-half-metre-high jade Buddha at one of the biggest stupas in the world.

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Discover the legacy of Victoria's gold rush, visible everywhere, from the tree-lined boulevards and botanic gardens to the architecture, artistic communities and charming towns. Catch major exhibitions at some of Australia's best regional galleries, dine out at award-winning restaurants, sample regional wines at cellar doors, and hit the trails at nearby lakes, national parks and nature reserves.

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Heathcote tour with group of women cheers wine on a picnic
Rambling Wine Tours
Tour operator
Ramble beyond the beaten track with a bespoke tour of Heathcote's pristine wine region or explore the scenic Nagambie Lakes/ Strathbogie Ranges, Bendigo...
Avenue of Honour
Go2000 Sightseeing
Tour operator
Go2000 Sightseeing have resumed operations following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.Current tours include the Ballarat 90 Minute History Tour, Dr...
Sturt Street, historic buildings along the self guided tour
Hidden Lanes
Tour operator
Hidden Lanes creates slow travel self guided tours in the Ballarat region. Join the first Hidden Lanes self guided tour - an inspiring and carefully curated...
Town Hall at night
Ballarat Town Hall Tours
Tour operator
Ballarat Town Hall is opening its doors to guided tours!Visitors to the city will now have an opportunity to hear about the secrets and stories of the...
Bendigo Visitor Centre
Bendigo Visitor Centre Tours
Tour operator
Situated in the historic Post Office, Bendigo Visitor Centre can help you sort out all your needs while you are here, including accommodation, shopping,...
Bendigo Town Hall Tours
Bendigo Town Hall Tour
Tour operator
Immerse yourself in the rich stories of a golden past and explore stunning heritage architecture fashioned in a time when Bendigo was the richest city...

Five of the best

Bendigo Art Gallery, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Art galleries
Maldon streetscape, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Gold rush stories
Yarrowee River Trail, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Tracks and trails

What's on

Elvis Presley, publicity still for Jailhouse Rock, 1957.
Elvis: Direct from Graceland
Exhibitions
Until 17 Jul 2022
Curated by Bendigo Art Gallery in collaboration with the Graceland archives, this exclusive exhibition never before seen in Australia celebrating the extraordinary...
Skywhale and Skywhalepapa being launched
Skywhales: Every Heart Sings
Exhibitions
09 Jul 2022
As part of the Ballarat Winter Festival, two enormous hot air balloon sculptures will fly over central Ballarat.The monumental hot air balloon sculptures,...
Bastille Day Dinner
Bastille Day Dinner
Dining
14 Jul 2022
Vive la France! Join The Provincial Hotel to celebrate Bastille Day as their Head Chef Philippe Desrettes takes you on a regional journey of French winter...
Save the date for a Winter Fiesta like none that has ever before bestowed itself upon the city.
Beyond Dark
Art & exhibitions
09 Jul 2022
The Design Exchange Team present Beyond Dark.The event organisers acknowledges the event is gathering on Wadawurrang lands and welcome one and all to gather...
White Night Geelong
White Night Bendigo
Art & exhibitions
03 Sep 2022
White Night is back and returning to Bendigo to light up your night with visual art, music, light projections and family fun.Come and experience the sparkle...
Bendigo On the Hop
Bendigo On The Hop
Festivals
27 Aug 2022
Craft beer is about local ingredients, flavour and aroma. It is about enjoying a quality product with friends and living life with a little flair. In the...
Back after two years at the Ballarat Mining Exchange
Red Series - Ballarat
Tastings
30 Jul 2022
Ballarat will host Western Victoria’s top winemakers and their best wines at The Red Series. Due to the expected demand, there are now two sessions available...
Djaara Lights in Bendigo
Djaara Lights
Community
Until 19 Jul 2023
Experience the six seasons by Troy Firebrace and Drew Berick, with one of Bendigo's most unique and cultural activation experiences.Djaara Lights aims...
Crowd of people watching light projections on Sovereign Hill buildings
Winter Wonderlights
Family
Until 17 Jul 2022
Experience the sound, lights and wintry delights at Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights.With a dazzling light show, full theatre program, hands-on kids'...
Ballarat Winter Festival Ice Rink
Ballarat Winter Festival - Pop-Up Ice Rink
Family
Until 17 Jul 2022
Ballarat ice skating tickets are on sale now. Click below to book yours today. Get your skates on and take to the ice in the heart of Ballarat’s CBD. ...
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Destinations

Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Ballarat
Destinations
Victoria's largest inland city, Ballarat is a thriving hub of contemporary arts, events and food and wine, with a fascinating heritage backdrop.
Soldiers Memorial, Bendigo, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Bendigo
Destinations
Experience the contrasts of gold-rush history, top-notch galleries and modern cuisine in Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Castlemaine, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Castlemaine
Destinations
Explore bustling Castlemaine, renowned for its rich gold rush history, eclectic arts scene, cafe culture and great food.
Maldon streetscape, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
Maldon
Destinations
Take the time to enjoy a wander down an historic streetscape in Maldon, Australia's first 'notable town' as proclaimed by the National Trust in 1966.
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