Accommodation in Bendigo

Exploring Bendigo

Situated around 150 kilometres northwest of Melbourne and surrounded by a picturesque valley, Bendigo is a major centre for heritage and cultural tourists. It is filled with beautiful Victorian-era architecture, many examples of which are on the Victorian Heritage Register, including the Bendigo Town Hall, Fortuna Villa and the Shamrock Hotel, which is still open today. All of these historical buildings were built by architect William Charles Vahland, along with plenty of others, transforming the city into the grand city that it is today.

Bendigo is also home to the lovely Rosalind Park, a Victorian-style garden found right in the city centre. Walk up the adjacent Camp Hill to Poppet Head Lookout for some scenic views of the region. Lake Weeroona makes up the northeast corner of the city and is next to the Bendigo Botanical Gardens. The lake and gardens are home to ducks, purple swamp hens, owls and lizards as well as numerous other native animal species, and a visit here makes for a pleasant afternoon.

Hotels in Bendigo

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Bendigo is the Penthouse Bendigo, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Stay Social in Bendigo as it has been reserved 5 times.

Sightseeing in Bendigo

- Central Deborah Gold Mine

Located on the edge of the city, this former gold mine allows visitors to experience a true mining experience through underground tunnels. Climb up and down ladders and explore deep down into the mines, seeing various types of drilling rigs and demonstrations to learn about the gold rush era that allowed the city to grow into what it is today. Tours include lunch or a snack and last from 75 minutes to four hours, depending on the tour chosen, with the most extensive tour dropping 228 metres underground.

- Rosalind Park

Rosalind Park is a must-see attraction. Open everyday, all day, this park offers 60 acres of grassy open spaces, lush leafy trees, a playground, ornate statues, a historic conservatory, a fernery and beautiful old gardens to explore.

Transportation in Bendigo

Most visitors arrive via Melbourne, either by car along the Calder Freeway or by train from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station. Local buses travel around Bendigo and a tourist hop-on/hop-off tram runs along the city’s main street. Most local buses start in the central business district and radiate out into Bendigo’s suburbs.