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Food scene

5 min walk to a popular Bendigo pub. https://queensarms.com.au/about
13 locals recommend
Queens Arms Hotel
25 Russell Street
13 locals recommend
5 min walk to a popular Bendigo pub. https://queensarms.com.au/about
Fine dining restaurant in Bendigo CBD. Bookings essential. https://masonsofbendigo.com.au/
52 locals recommend
Masons of Bendigo
25 Queen St
52 locals recommend
Fine dining restaurant in Bendigo CBD. Bookings essential. https://masonsofbendigo.com.au/
Fine dining restaurant in Bendigo CBD. Bookings essential. https://thewoodhouse.com.au/
38 locals recommend
The Woodhouse Restaurant
101 Williamson St
38 locals recommend
Fine dining restaurant in Bendigo CBD. Bookings essential. https://thewoodhouse.com.au/
Great place for authentic Japanese! Ask for Dave. https://www.oishiionwheels.com.au/
Oishii on Wheels
84 Pall Mall
Great place for authentic Japanese! Ask for Dave. https://www.oishiionwheels.com.au/
The best place for live Sport! Only a 4 minute drive from Gladstone. https://www.foundryhotelcomplex.com.au/mister-bobs-bendigo-sports-bar/
Mister Bobs Sports Bar
2 Old High Street
The best place for live Sport! Only a 4 minute drive from Gladstone. https://www.foundryhotelcomplex.com.au/mister-bobs-bendigo-sports-bar/
Best Pizza in Bendigo. https://clogsbendigo.com.au/pizza-pasta-bendigo-takeaway-menu/
10 locals recommend
Clogs Pizza Restaurant (Bendigo)
106 Pall Mall
10 locals recommend
Best Pizza in Bendigo. https://clogsbendigo.com.au/pizza-pasta-bendigo-takeaway-menu/
Best Indian in Bendigo! https://www.foodoclock.com.au/
Food O'Clock Cafe & Indian Restaurant
113-133 Mollison St
Best Indian in Bendigo! https://www.foodoclock.com.au/
Best Thai food in Bendigo! http://www.bunja.com.au/
6 locals recommend
Bunja Thai Restaurant
32 Pall Mall
6 locals recommend
Best Thai food in Bendigo! http://www.bunja.com.au/
Delicious modern Japanese. http://www.harpoonsocialclub.com/
11 locals recommend
Harpoon Social Club
36 High St
11 locals recommend
Delicious modern Japanese. http://www.harpoonsocialclub.com/
Best dumplings in Bendigo! https://www.dinfungbendigo.com.au/menu
Din Fung Dumpling Restaurant
14 Pall Mall
Best dumplings in Bendigo! https://www.dinfungbendigo.com.au/menu
Name changed to Nude Food Breakfast Bar. 10 minute walk to Gladstone. Great coffee and breakfasts. https://exliontamer.com.au/
Ex Lion Tamer
143 Mollison St
Name changed to Nude Food Breakfast Bar. 10 minute walk to Gladstone. Great coffee and breakfasts. https://exliontamer.com.au/

Shopping Centre

Bendigo Marketplace is anchored by Woolworths and Big W and supported by over 95 specialty stores. The centre is located in the heart of Bendigo along Mitchell Street. The retail mix of the centre includes everyday fashion, lifestyle, services, home wares, general retail, fresh food and takeaway food, with a solid blend of national and local operators. https://bendigomarketplace.com.au/
36 locals recommend
Bendigo Marketplace
120 Mitchell St
36 locals recommend
Bendigo Marketplace is anchored by Woolworths and Big W and supported by over 95 specialty stores. The centre is located in the heart of Bendigo along Mitchell Street. The retail mix of the centre includes everyday fashion, lifestyle, services, home wares, general retail, fresh food and takeaway food, with a solid blend of national and local operators. https://bendigomarketplace.com.au/
Only a 17 minute walk from Gladstone.
Target
31-33 King St
Only a 17 minute walk from Gladstone.
Only a 20 minute walk from Gladstone.
Myer Bendigo
38 Pall Mall
Only a 20 minute walk from Gladstone.

Sightseeing

We are one of the oldest and largest regional galleries in Australia. Audiences come from around Australia to our innovative international exhibitions, public programs and events. https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery
97 locals recommend
Bendigo Art Gallery
42 View St
97 locals recommend
We are one of the oldest and largest regional galleries in Australia. Audiences come from around Australia to our innovative international exhibitions, public programs and events. https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery
Bendigo Visitor Centre is open 9am to 5pm 7 days a week (excluding Christmas Day). Situated in the historic Post Office, Bendigo Visitor Centre can help you sort out all your needs while you are here, including accommodation, shopping, dining, booking attractions & tours, and provide you visitor information, maps and guide books. They also have quality gifts and souvenirs, so it is a must stop during your Bendigo visit. https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/destinations/bendigo-visitor-centre
11 locals recommend
Bendigo Visitor Centre
51-67 Pall Mall
11 locals recommend
Bendigo Visitor Centre is open 9am to 5pm 7 days a week (excluding Christmas Day). Situated in the historic Post Office, Bendigo Visitor Centre can help you sort out all your needs while you are here, including accommodation, shopping, dining, booking attractions & tours, and provide you visitor information, maps and guide books. They also have quality gifts and souvenirs, so it is a must stop during your Bendigo visit. https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/destinations/bendigo-visitor-centre
At Bendigo’s Central Deborah Gold Mine you can explore the hidden underground tunnels of a real gold mine that operated during the gold rush boom of the 1900s. Discover what conditions as a miner were really like during the harsh gold rush era. See how Central Deborah Gold Mine’s 929kg of gold was extracted. Explore the surface of the mine with its treasure trove of mining equipment. Step inside heritage-listed buildings which were essential to the mine’s operation. https://www.central-deborah.com/
65 locals recommend
Central Deborah Gold Mine
76 Violet St
65 locals recommend
At Bendigo’s Central Deborah Gold Mine you can explore the hidden underground tunnels of a real gold mine that operated during the gold rush boom of the 1900s. Discover what conditions as a miner were really like during the harsh gold rush era. See how Central Deborah Gold Mine’s 929kg of gold was extracted. Explore the surface of the mine with its treasure trove of mining equipment. Step inside heritage-listed buildings which were essential to the mine’s operation. https://www.central-deborah.com/
The museum opened in 1991 to document, interpret and preserve the Chinese heritage in Australia https://www.goldendragonmuseum.org/
33 locals recommend
Golden Dragon Museum
11 Bridge St
33 locals recommend
The museum opened in 1991 to document, interpret and preserve the Chinese heritage in Australia https://www.goldendragonmuseum.org/
ake Weeroona is the jewel in Bendigo’s crown. This beautiful ornamental lake and reserve, set on 18 hectares, was transformed from a dusty mining area in the 1870s. Take a walk around the picturesque lake, enjoy a coffee, a heart warming meal or a delicious homemade gelato. The kids will love the amazing playground and the wide open space to burn off some energy. To make the visit even more exciting, catch a vintage tram from the city centre to the lake. https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/lake-weeroona
42 locals recommend
Weeroona Lake Playground
42 locals recommend
ake Weeroona is the jewel in Bendigo’s crown. This beautiful ornamental lake and reserve, set on 18 hectares, was transformed from a dusty mining area in the 1870s. Take a walk around the picturesque lake, enjoy a coffee, a heart warming meal or a delicious homemade gelato. The kids will love the amazing playground and the wide open space to burn off some energy. To make the visit even more exciting, catch a vintage tram from the city centre to the lake. https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/lake-weeroona
A stupa (also known as a pagoda) is the most sacred building in Buddhism. A stupa symbolises the enlightened mind and the path to enlightenment. https://stupa.org.au/
29 locals recommend
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion Ltd
25 Sandhurst Town Rd
29 locals recommend
A stupa (also known as a pagoda) is the most sacred building in Buddhism. A stupa symbolises the enlightened mind and the path to enlightenment. https://stupa.org.au/
The whole family will adore beautiful Rosalind Park – 60 acres of grassy open spaces, lush leafy trees, a fabulous playground, ornate statues, an historic conservatory, a fernery and beautiful old gardens to explore, located on the edge of the Bendigo CBD. https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/rosalind-park
58 locals recommend
Rosalind Park
30 Gaol Rd
58 locals recommend
The whole family will adore beautiful Rosalind Park – 60 acres of grassy open spaces, lush leafy trees, a fabulous playground, ornate statues, an historic conservatory, a fernery and beautiful old gardens to explore, located on the edge of the Bendigo CBD. https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/rosalind-park
We operate the best working collection of heritage trams in the world. We currently have 45 trams in our fleet, 15 of which operate our Vintage Talking Tram service. https://www.bendigotramways.com/
34 locals recommend
Bendigo Tramways
1 Tramways Ave
34 locals recommend
We operate the best working collection of heritage trams in the world. We currently have 45 trams in our fleet, 15 of which operate our Vintage Talking Tram service. https://www.bendigotramways.com/
For over 150 years Bendigo Pottery has been famous for creating high quality ceramics. A major tourist attraction, the pottery offers visitors a unique combination of great shopping, hands on clay experiences and the opportunity to step back in time. http://www.bendigopottery.com.au/
25 locals recommend
Bendigo Pottery
146 Midland Hwy
25 locals recommend
For over 150 years Bendigo Pottery has been famous for creating high quality ceramics. A major tourist attraction, the pottery offers visitors a unique combination of great shopping, hands on clay experiences and the opportunity to step back in time. http://www.bendigopottery.com.au/

Traveler advice

Getting around

Trains, Buses, Taxis

Bendigo Train Station is just a five minute walk away.