guide to beautiful Bendigo
Swimming pools
Faith Leech Aquatic Centre
161-167 Barnard Stdirectly opposite the home
Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
9 Browning StIndoor pool
Peter Krenz Leisure Centre
Napier Streetindoor swimming pool
Art Gallery
Bendigo Art Gallery in Bendigo, founded in 1887, is one of Australia’s oldest and largest regional art galleries.
97 locals recommend
Bendigo Art Gallery
42 View StBendigo Art Gallery in Bendigo, founded in 1887, is one of Australia’s oldest and largest regional art galleries.
Sightseeing and cultural attractions
Unique spot offering a guided, subterranean tour of a historical mine, plus a gold panning activity.
65 locals recommend
Central Deborah Gold Mine
76 Violet StUnique spot offering a guided, subterranean tour of a historical mine, plus a gold panning activity.
Attraction offering city history tours on restored trams from the early & mid-20th century
34 locals recommend
Bendigo Tramways
1 Tramways AveAttraction offering city history tours on restored trams from the early & mid-20th century
The Golden Dragon Museum is a living history of the Chinese people of Bendigo and now as the hub of Chinese cultural activity in Australia the museum allows visitors to experience first-hand Chinese arts, history and culture.
As well as the museum and its wonderful dragons, processional regalia, stunning textiles and other treasures you can also visit the Yi Yuan Gardens (Garden of Joy). Based on the Imperial Palace in Beijing, the architecture and construction of the gardens is authentic in every way. Visitors should also be certain to visit the Buddhist Temple dedicated to Guan Yin the Goddess of Mercy and look through the Gift Shop for a lasting memento of your visit.
33 locals recommend
Golden Dragon Museum
11 Bridge StThe Golden Dragon Museum is a living history of the Chinese people of Bendigo and now as the hub of Chinese cultural activity in Australia the museum allows visitors to experience first-hand Chinese arts, history and culture.
As well as the museum and its wonderful dragons, processional regalia, stunning textiles and other treasures you can also visit the Yi Yuan Gardens (Garden of Joy). Based on the Imperial Palace in Beijing, the architecture and construction of the gardens is authentic in every way. Visitors should also be certain to visit the Buddhist Temple dedicated to Guan Yin the Goddess of Mercy and look through the Gift Shop for a lasting memento of your visit.
Experience the largest Buddhist stupa in the Western world. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion situated near Bendigo, Victoria, is the same size and design as The Great Stupa of Gyantse in Tibet. It rises to a total height of 48 metres above Bendigo’s distinctive bushland, and is 50 metres wide at its base.
29 locals recommend
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion Ltd
25 Sandhurst Town RdExperience the largest Buddhist stupa in the Western world. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion situated near Bendigo, Victoria, is the same size and design as The Great Stupa of Gyantse in Tibet. It rises to a total height of 48 metres above Bendigo’s distinctive bushland, and is 50 metres wide at its base.
Great centre for adults and children. With loads of interactive exhibits to explore, you won't know what to try first at Discovery! Be sure to look out for the whacky mirrors that make you look really strange, the echoing chamber that repeats your words a thousand times over and don't forget to play a tune on the thong-a-phone!
11 locals recommend
Discovery Science & Technology Centre
7 Railway PlGreat centre for adults and children. With loads of interactive exhibits to explore, you won't know what to try first at Discovery! Be sure to look out for the whacky mirrors that make you look really strange, the echoing chamber that repeats your words a thousand times over and don't forget to play a tune on the thong-a-phone!
Fortuna Villa
22 Chum StHistoric home open for tours and high teas.
Australia's oldest working pottery includes:
Extensive sales gallery, Interpretive Museum, Pottery demonstrations, Wheel throwing lessons, Clay play for kids, Antiques & Collectables, individual artists' studios, Cafe, Disabled facilities, Parking for cars, coaches and caravans.
25 locals recommend
Bendigo Pottery
146 Midland HwyAustralia's oldest working pottery includes:
Extensive sales gallery, Interpretive Museum, Pottery demonstrations, Wheel throwing lessons, Clay play for kids, Antiques & Collectables, individual artists' studios, Cafe, Disabled facilities, Parking for cars, coaches and caravans.
favourite walking and cycling paths
Lake Weeroona is an extremely popular park located on Napier Street, Bendigo. It is loved for it's walking path, playspace, rowing activities, heritage pavilions and local flora & fauna. It is also a great place to stop and take a break when passing through Bendigo.
42 locals recommend
Weeroona Lake Playground
Lake Weeroona is an extremely popular park located on Napier Street, Bendigo. It is loved for it's walking path, playspace, rowing activities, heritage pavilions and local flora & fauna. It is also a great place to stop and take a break when passing through Bendigo.
Kennington Reservoir
Perfect for the family, there is now a new way to experience Bendigo's unique heritage, history and attractions; by taking a ride along the Bendigo Creek trail. Opened in 1993, the Bendigo Creek Trail takes you past some of Bendigo’s most historic icons and attractions of a golden era.
Following the Bendigo Creek, Bendigo Creek trail traces its course north-east from Crusoe Reservoir, and provides you the opportunity to visit and experience significant visitor icons all the way to Bendigo Pottery in Epsom.
Bendigo Creek Trail
Bendigo Creek TrailPerfect for the family, there is now a new way to experience Bendigo's unique heritage, history and attractions; by taking a ride along the Bendigo Creek trail. Opened in 1993, the Bendigo Creek Trail takes you past some of Bendigo’s most historic icons and attractions of a golden era.
Following the Bendigo Creek, Bendigo Creek trail traces its course north-east from Crusoe Reservoir, and provides you the opportunity to visit and experience significant visitor icons all the way to Bendigo Pottery in Epsom.
O'Keefe Rail Trail
Rail trail from Bendigo to Heathcote.
Information centre
Information centre for all things Bendigo. Bendigo walking tours can be booked at the visitor centre.
11 locals recommend
Bendigo Visitor Centre
51-67 Pall MallInformation centre for all things Bendigo. Bendigo walking tours can be booked at the visitor centre.
Green Spaces
A great spot for a picnic, walk through the beautiful gardens and up the poppet head for a great view of Bendigo.. Explore the fernery or let the children play in the playground. Close to the Art Gallery and View Street cafes and restaurants.
58 locals recommend
Rosalind Park
30 Gaol RdA great spot for a picnic, walk through the beautiful gardens and up the poppet head for a great view of Bendigo.. Explore the fernery or let the children play in the playground. Close to the Art Gallery and View Street cafes and restaurants.