West Bendigo Travel Guide
Bendigo
Visit West Bendigo
Popular places to visit
Bendigo Art Gallery
Go on a journey through two centuries of art as you explore the galleries of one of Australia’s oldest regional galleries and its sleek contemporary wing.
Central Deborah Gold Mine
For an exciting and immersive history experience, descend into Bendigo’s mineshafts and learn about the city’s rich gold-mining heritage on a guided tour.
Rosalind Park
Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.
Hargreaves Mall
Indulge in some retail therapy, grab a drink or a bite to eat or catch one of the many events that take place in Bendigo’s central shopping precinct.
Bendigo Library
Bendigo’s local community hub is a great place to learn about the Goldfields region, read a book at the café or bring the family for a day of educational fun.
Golden Dragon Museum
Bendigo’s rich Chinese heritage is showcased at this museum, which follows the culture’s influence in the city from the gold rush to the present day.
Top hotels in West Bendigo
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
Nice central hotel
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Nice easy and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
All Seasons Resort
Fantastic place for couples or families. Will be returning!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Quality Hotel Lakeside
N/A
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Elm Motel
Great shower and bed! Thank you
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
BIG4 Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park
We stayed in cabin 1 with our 14 and 2 year old The little one spilled some water on the floor and we wiped it up with some toilet tissue and saw that the floor was actually quite dirty so the cleaners need to be informed to rinse the mop head more often please the couch was good the beds were good ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Bendigo
Long Gully
While Long Gully may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve and Bendigo Stadium.
Ironbark
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ironbark and surrounding area, you can visit Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve and Queen Elizabeth Oval.
Golden Square
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and parks in Golden Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve or Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve.
Bendigo Central
While visiting Bendigo Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bendigo Art Gallery and The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre.
Maiden Gully
If you're spending some time in Maiden Gully, Maiden Gully Bushland Reserve and Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve and California Gully Bushland Reserve.
