Bendigo Central Travel Guide

Bendigo

One person dragon from the Bendigo Easter Parade (2013). One of many traditional chinese dragons on the march in this long parade each Easter Sunday. It's a reminder of the town's gold-rush past when many chinese migrants worked in local gold mines.
One person dragon from the Bendigo Easter Parade (2013). One of many traditional chinese dragons on the march in this long parade each Easter Sunday. It's a reminder of the town's gold-rush past when many chinese migrants worked in local gold mines.
Bendigo Easter Sunday Parade (2013). The Easter street parade seems go on enjoyably forever and features as a climax the world's longest imperial dragon. It takes over 100 people to operate it. This picture show one of many smaller dragons interspersed through the parade.
Old Gold Mining town
Rosalind Park showing heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Bendigo Art Gallery

Bendigo Art Gallery

5/5(1 review)

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.

Bendigo Art Gallery
Rosalind Park which includes landscape views and a city

Rosalind Park

4/5(1 review)

Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.

Rosalind Park
Queen Elizabeth Oval featuring landscape views and a garden

Queen Elizabeth Oval

Explore the great outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Oval, a lovely green space in Bendigo. Take in the acclaimed art galleries while you're in the area.

Queen Elizabeth Oval
Central Deborah Gold Mine featuring interior views

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.

Central Deborah Gold Mine
Golden Dragon Museum showing heritage elements

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.

Golden Dragon Museum
Bendigo which includes a square or plaza

Bendigo Town Hall

4/5(1 review)

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 Town Hall

Top hotels in Bendigo Central

National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments

National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments

3.5 out of 5
182-186 High Street Bendigo VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.612.984 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.612.984
Rp1.774.341 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bendigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (924 reviews)
Great room. Great shower!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Oval Motel

Oval Motel

3 out of 5
194 Barnard Street Bendigo VIC
The price is Rp1.256.805 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
Rp1.256.805
Rp1.382.438 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bendigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (557 reviews)
All was clean. Staff friendly and efficient. Very pleased.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Oval Motel
Quality Hotel Lakeside

Quality Hotel Lakeside

3.5 out of 5
286 Napier Street Bendigo VIC
The price is Rp1.991.907 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.991.907
Rp2.191.133 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bendigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Quality Hotel Lakeside
Mercure Bendigo Schaller

Mercure Bendigo Schaller

4 out of 5
60 Lucan Street Bendigo VIC
The price is Rp1.646.598 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.646.598
Rp1.811.258 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bendigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff were wonderful, very helpful. Rooms were well soundproofed & very clean. Only downside is the rooms were a bit on the small size.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo

Hotel Shamrock Bendigo

3.5 out of 5
Corner of Pall Mall & Williamson St Bendigo VIC
The price is Rp1.656.341 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
Rp1.656.341
Rp1.821.975 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bendigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
Barclay On View

Barclay On View

3.5 out of 5
181 View St Bendigo VIC
The price is Rp1.500.450 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
Rp1.500.450
Rp1.650.495 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Bendigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (787 reviews)
Great location, nice rooms

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Barclay On View
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Other neighbourhoods around Bendigo Central

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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.

Ironbark
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Quarry Hill

Travellers like the golf courses in Quarry Hill, and Quarry Hill Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Quarry Hill
Bendigo featuring interior views and a temple or place of worship

North Bendigo

While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like California Gully Bushland Reserve and Webdon Park Estate Reserve.

North Bendigo
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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.

Long Gully
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Kennington

Kennington is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Flora Hill Bushland Reserve and Bendigo Fun Factory.

Kennington
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Golden Square

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and parks in Golden Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve or Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve.

Golden Square

Bendigo Central Travel Guide