California Gully Travel Guide
Bendigo
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in California Gully

National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Top spot with great meals and drinks at very good prices. Best value di far on our toad trip. 👍😊
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Oval Motel
Charge for early check in was extortion. Not impressed at all. Room had odd smell. Thin walls, heard other guests outside. Will not stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Clean Rooms and Friendly Staff made this stay great
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Quality Hotel Lakeside
Staff is super friendly. Accommodations are great! Housekeeping does an AMAZING job! Great location in town!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
Bad Food Not Acceptable
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Golden Hills Motel
Easy parking, simple accommodation appropriate pricing. Could do with new carpet or a steam clean. Some updated fixtures. BYO pillow.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around California Gully

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 Bendigo Stadium and Queen Elizabeth Oval.

North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve and Webdon Park Estate Reserve.

Eaglehawk
If you're spending some time in Eaglehawk, Sandhurst H90 Bushland Reserve and Peter Krenz Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.

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.

White Hills
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in White Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at White Hills Sediments Geological Reserve or Bendigo Botanic Gardens.

Bendigo Central
While visiting Bendigo Central, you might make a stop by sights like Post Office Gallery and Bendigo Art Gallery.
