Bendigo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
regional city in Victoria, Australia
About Bendigo
Bendigo grew to a bustling town after gold was discovered in the area in 1851. The wealth of this period resulted in the construction of many fine public and commercial buildings in the city centre, as well as private homes in the surrounding residential areas. The population of the Greater Bendigo municipality (which includes much rural area and the nearby towns of Heathcote and Elmore) is over 110,000, as of 2016. Despite this it retains a friendly country atmosphere. The town has far less rain than Melbourne due to its position to the north of the Great Dividing Range. Summers are hot and dry, up to 40 °C or more on some days. Winters tend to be mild; with lowest temperatures around -5 °C overnight and around 15 °C during the day. Sheep, cattle, fruit, wine and cereal crops are the mo
Top Attractions in Bendigo
Explore the best things to see and do in Bendigo:
- ★Bendigo Art Gallery
- ★Bendigo Tramways
- ★Capital Theatre
- ★Central Deborah Mine
- ★Chinese Garden & Museum
- ★Sacred Heart Cathedral
- ★The Zone Family Entertainment Complex
Where to Eat in Bendigo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bull St
- 🍴Bunja Thai
- 🍴Clogs
- 🍴GPO
- 🍴Guards Room @ Wine Bank
- 🍴Hoo-gah
Where to Stay in Bendigo
- 🏨Hotel Shamrock
- 🏨Kenrode House
Bendigo Travel Guide Sections
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