The Best of Bendigo

Elise McLean - (elisestraveldiary)
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Elise McLean
What you’ll do

If you're looking for the ultimate weekend adventure filled with art, beautiful outdoor landscapes, amazing food and loads of history then look no further than Bendigo. It's known for its rich gold rush history, ornate architecture, and vibrant cultural scene and is only about a 2 hour drive from Melbourne.

Day Total

6.7 km (4.1 mi)

17 min

Start the day off by exploring the centre of Bendigo with all the main gardens and must visit sites along the main street. This would work well for those coming on public transport as you can catch the Bendigo Talking Tram across town.

1

Hoo-gah
Hoo-gah
Quirky cafe with plant based menu!
Category
Café
Est. Price
$
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1.2 km (0.8 mi)

3 min

2

Central Deborah Gold Mine
Central Deborah Gold Mine
Exploring Bendigo's Gold Rush History
Category
Tours
Est. Price
$
Est. Duration
1-2h
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2.1 km (1.3 mi)

5 min

3

Yi Yuan Chinese Garden
Yi Yuan Chinese Garden
Charming Chinese garden
Category
Park
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1.1 km (0.7 mi)

3 min

4

Rosalind Park
Rosalind Park
Park in the centre of Bendigo
Category
Park
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1.5 km (0.9 mi)

3 min

5

Bendigo Sign
Bendigo Sign
Giant letters "Bendigo" that change throughout the year
Category
Photospot
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779 m (0.5 mi)

2 min

6

The Woodhouse Bar & Grill
The Woodhouse Bar & Grill
One of the best steaks Isaac's ever had!
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$$
Restaurant Type
steak
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