Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

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Art Gallery of Ballarat

Art galleries

Discover the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australia's oldest regional gallery, with an exceptional collection of Australian art and changing exhibitions.

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

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.

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 & 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

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

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...

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 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.

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.

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.

Discover

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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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...

Tour group stand in front of large scale mural and have a discussion.

Street Art Tour - Nacho Station

Tour operator

Explore Bendigo’s blossoming street art scene with a talented and passionate local artist from Nacho Station artist collective. Learn about the unique...

Hops n Grapes Tours

Tour operator

Hops n Grapes tours will take you on a personalised tour of the best boutique wineries, breweries and distilleries in the Pyrenees or Grampians wine regions,...

Ballarat Ghost Tour - presented by Eerie Tours

Eerie Tours Ballarat

Tour operator

Eerie Tours is one of Australia's most popular Ghost Tour providers and the first to win a Victorian Tourism Award. Eerie Tours invites you to spend an...

Bendigo Town Hall Tour

Tour operator

**Tours of the Bendigo Town Hall are currently unavailable due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vouchers for future tours can still be purchased by calling the...

Ballarat Heritage Tours

Tour operator

Ballarat Heritage Tours invites you to 'discover the city built by Gold' on a fully guided walking tour exploring historic downtown Ballarat.Discover Ballarat's...

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

Ballarat Beer Festival

Festivals

19 Feb 2022

The Ballarat Beer Festival is a family-friendly festival filled with Australia's leading craft beer brewers, a great range of live bands, children's activities,...

150th Bendigo Easter Fair

Community

15 - 18 Apr 2022 (dates to be confirmed)

Commencing in 1871, the Bendigo Easter Fair is one of Australia’s longest running community events, which was due to celebrate its 150th anniversary in...

Pyrenees Unearthed Wine and Food Festival

Festivals

09 Apr 2022

The Pyrenees Grapegrowers and Winemakers are overjoyed to welcome visitors back to the Pyrenees Wine Region to celebrate the return of the Pyrenees Unearthed...

Summer in the Parks

Community

Until 25 Feb 2022

The 2021 Summer in the Parks Program features many free or low-cost events and activities during the months of January, February and March.Thanks to City...

Lost Trades Fair - Bendigo

Makers markets

19 - 20 Mar 2022

Find inspiration, skill, craftsmanship, rare and forgotten trades, lost arts and traditions at the Lost Trades Fair. Over 1,000 combined years of experience...

Elvis Presley, publicity still for Jailhouse Rock, 1957.

Elvis: Direct from Graceland

Exhibitions

19 Mar - 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...

Ballarat Regional Lifestyle Expo

Gardens & agriculture

26 - 27 Mar 2022

Showcasing Ballarat's regional lifestyle opportunities, products and services.Ballarat has a lot to offer as one of Victoria’s biggest regional centres,...

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