Eaglehawk 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.
Lake Weeroona
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Weeroona during your travels in Bendigo.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bendigo Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea Sundays
Bendigo: Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea (Sundays)
Taste of Bendigo Foodie Tour Culinary Experience
Top hotels in Eaglehawk
Eaglehawk Motel
"Parking at the room and a comfortable bed. Clean and easy"
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
"We stayed over the weekend in a family room. The pub nearby was very loud and the noise kept us awake until 3am. The male receptionist was very helpful with our queries and checkin. The hotel facility was dated but it was acceptable for one night accommodation. Location is great, next to Roselind ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
"Bendigo is a great place to visit and stay and enjoy and I like to stay in a quiet and safe place with good food in national hotel Bendigo..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Oval Motel
"The room was clean and tidy. Toilet is separate from bathroom which is great. Although outdated the shower and bathroom were very clean."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Quest Bendigo Central
"Room was great. Was disappointing to come back late at night and not be able to park on the premises behind the security gate and therefore had to park out in the street."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Quality Hotel Lakeside
"Room was good and the food was very good"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eaglehawk
Jackass Flat
Travellers like the restaurants in Jackass Flat, and Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Webdon Park Estate Reserve and Comet Hill Natural Features Reserve.
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 Staley Street Park and Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve.
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.
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 Sediments Geological Reserve.
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.
