Ascot Travel Guide
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.
Bendigo Town Hall
After visiting Bendigo Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bendigo. Take in the acclaimed art galleries while you're in the area.
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 Ascot
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
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Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Oval Motel
Clean room, parking available
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
The room was clean as was the bathroom. The one chair in the room wasn't comfortable. Need some drawers in the bathroom. Air contioner is very old. Had a lovely meal in the bistro and bar staff very nice. Receptionist was very informative and very helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Easy parking. Friendly staff. Small rooms for the price
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Quality Hotel Lakeside
We stayed in a family room and it had great space. We enjoyed that it had a back door so the car could be parked quite close. The playground across the road was excellent so the location of the hotel was perfect with our kids
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
All Seasons Resort
good breakfast and bar service was efficient
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ascot
Epsom
Though Epsom may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Bendigo Racecourse.
East Bendigo
While visiting East Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Bendigo East Bushland Reserve and White Hills H92 Bushland Reserve.
White Hills
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in White Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Bendigo Botanic Gardens or White Hills H91 Bushland Reserve.
Huntly
If you're spending some time in Huntly, Huntly Greene St Bushland Reserve and Huntly Streamside Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Webdon Park Estate Reserve and Comet Hill Natural Features Reserve.
Eaglehawk
If you're spending some time in Eaglehawk, Sandhurst H90 Bushland Reserve and Peter Krenz Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.
