Bendigo

Bendigo is an inland city in Victoria 140 km north west of Melbourne. Bendigo has Victorian architecture built during the gold rush. Gold was discovered here in 1851 and was still being dug up 100 years later. The splendid buildings in Bendigo indicate it's affluent heritage, from it's huge cathedral, imposing public buildings to it's beautiful centre piece, The Alexandra Fountain.

Bendigo Goldfield Experience
A place to search for Gold. Watson Street.

Bendigo Pottery
Bendigo Pottery claims to be Australia's oldest working pottery. Here you can see how the pottery is formed and kilned and you can purchase pottery items as well. Also located here is the Living Wings and Things museum, where you can view butterflies, birds and reptiles.

Buda Historic Home and Garden
Set high above Castlemaine and built in 1861. 42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine.

Chinese Temple
Joss House, the Chinese Temple consists of the Temple itself, the caretaker’s house and the Ancestral Hall.

Central Deborah Gold Mine
Tour the Gold mine. 76 Violet Street, Bendigo.

Discovery Centre
Next to the Railway Station and is a high-technology science museum. 7 Railway Place.

Bendigo Art Gallery
The Bendigo Art Gallery is a large gallery with changing displays.42 View Street.

Golden Dragon Museum
The Golden Dragon Museum is a history of the Chinese people from when they first arrived in 1850. 5 – 11 Bridge Street.