Ironbark 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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.
Top hotels in Ironbark

National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Great room. Great shower!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

All Seasons Resort
The pool was amazing! The food was amazing! No power on a 45 degree day, not so great, but that was out of their control!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Oval Motel
All was clean. Staff friendly and efficient. Very pleased.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

The Heritage Bendigo
Friendly staff. Great location. Very clean room. Will stay again next time in Bendigo.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Quality Hotel Lakeside
N/A
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Mercure Bendigo Schaller
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
Other neighbourhoods around Ironbark

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.
