Bendigo Local Attractions | Tasman Holiday Parks

With a rich history dating back to the 1800’s, there’s plenty to see and do in this beautiful city. Take a tour of the gold mines, explore the city by hop-on-hop-off tram, experience the impressive art works at Bendigo Art Gallery and

Hop-on-hop-off family fun

Immerse yourself in stories of Bendigo’s rich history and culture on the iconic Talking Tram. Bendigo Tramways, Australasia’s largest tourist tramway, has operated since 1890. An all-day ticket allows you to hop on and off to explore key landmarks, tourist attractions, parks, shops and dining venues. Open daily except Christmas Day.

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Vintage Talking Tram

Must-dos

Visit Greater Bendigo National Park with its unique box-ironbark forests, stunning wildflowers, native birds, bushwalking and cycling trails. Try recreational fossicking if you hold a current Miners Right.

Bendigo Pottery

Embrace your creativity at Australia’s oldest working pottery, founded in 1858. Try your hand at clay play, pottery painting or wheel throwing lessons. Shop for elegant handmade tableware and cookware. See one of the world’s most significant collections of wood fired kilns at the museum.

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Wine and beer

Scenic wine trails, vineyard tours, food and wine festivals, boutique bars with craft beers and ciders. You’re guaranteed to find something spectacular brewing in the Bendigo region. With more than 120 wineries and breweries to choose from, where do you start?

Bendigo Art Gallery

Founded in 1887, the Bendigo Art Gallery Collection has grown to showcase the diverse history of Australian art and design. With more then 5,000 works, there’s plenty to see and do on your visit.

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Central Deborah Gold Mine

Learn about the hardships of life as a miner during the gold rush boom of the 1900s. Don your hard hat and mining lamp then descend 61 metres underground in an original mine cage. Explore underground tunnels then take a self-guided tour of the surface mine with original buildings and equipment. Open daily.

Must-Dos

World-class food, beverages, artisans and musicians… the Bendigo region is renowned for its diverse cultural offerings. In 2019, Bendigo became the first Australian city to be recognised as a City of Gastronomy by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Bendigo street scape

Treat yourself to some fabulous food and great company at this neighbourhood hub. Take time to discover the characters, stories, cultures and history that draw people to this welcoming community.

Farmers markets

Choosing local delicacies for a grazing platter? Shopping for a special gift? Explore some of the region’s 16 community and farmers markets. Enjoy fresh seasonal produce, meat, bakery goods, cheese, preserves, wines, artisan wares, clothing, furniture and more.

Discover Bendigo’s heritage

From 1851 a swarm of nationalities arrived on the Bendigo diggings, to take part in Australia’s largest ever gold rush. Within 20 years this cultural melting pot had turned a tent city into a grand gold town to rival any other, where a quest for grandeur gave architects free rein to flaunt their skill.