Bendigo is a vibrant contemporary regional centre, boasting beautiful streets created from one of the world’s greatest gold rushes. Every visit will reveal new surprises and experiences.
Take a deep breath… and travel along the meandering roads of the Loddon Valley. They start at untouched historic villages, weave their way up to spectacular views on granite strewn hilltops, through ancient forests, and then alongside wide flowing rivers and vast wetlands.
One of Australia's oldest and largest regional galleries presenting innovative exhibitions alongside a dynamic and varied suite of public programs and events. Our collection is extensive, with an emphasis on 19th century European art and Australian art from the 1800's, alongside a strong collection of contemporary Australian art.
Bendigo Venues and Events nurtures, develops, presents and celebrates performing arts and culture for Bendigo and central Victorian communities.
We’ve got a jam-packed couple of months full of sporting events coming your way. You'll be able to attend and watch state, national and even international sporting events right her in Bendigo. Not only that, if you love being active, we’ve got some great options to explore and try out for yourself. Enjoy!
10 February
Netball Victoria and the Melbourne Vixens are bringing a pre-season showcase of netball action to Red Energy Arena Bendigo. Watch a series of exhibition matches between the new Bendigo Strikers and the Boroondara Express, take part in a community clinic, and see the Vixens in action at an open training session.
22 February
The Australian Boomers Basketball team are returning to regional Victoria for a thrilling clash against Korea in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. Join the sea of green and gold for one unforgettable night at Red Energy Arena Bendigo. Watch the best of international basketball in what promises to be high stakes and an intense match up.
9 - 10 March
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of one of Australia’s premier cycling carnivals, the Bendigo International Madison. View some of the world’s best cyclists at the largest Madison event in the world – that’s a hectic 200+ laps of riders sprinting, changing or attacking at Tom Flood Sports Centre.
29 March
Celebrate 150 years of Australia's first women’s cricket match at the QEO. Watch Bendigo vs Ballarat in a 20/20 format match on Good Friday from 2pm.
Prior to the game, Cricket Victoria will coordinate and run a Children’s Cricket Clinic commencing at 1pm, and two players will arrive to the match by horse and carriage.
Love tennis? Make your way to Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre. Everyone is welcome to hire a court and have a hit, from morning through to evening sessions. The facilities are second to none with free car parking on site, coaching available, a retail space to pick up new gear and grab a drink and a bite to eat at the Healthy Serve Café. Added bonus, it's across the road from Lake Weeroona and backs onto the Bendigo Creek Trail.
Bendigo has a long reputation as a cycling-friendly city, with more than 350km of dedicated paths and trails to explore.
Explore the city's major landmarks along the Bendigo Creek Trail. This family-friendly option passes colourful street art, tree-lined streets and major attractions. The Parks to Pottery Path will take you from Rosalind Park, past Lake Weeroona and Bendigo Botanic Gardens, and ends at Bendigo Pottery. Alternatively, Tramways to Cafes heads in the opposite direction from Bendigo Tramways Depot along the Spring Gully Trail past a variety of coffee shops.
If you're seeking more action, Spring Gully Mountain Bike Park is the perfect spot. A choose-your-own-adventure area offers a variety of tracks and paths ideal for mountain bike riders and BMXers.
For a little more distance, the O'Keefe Rail Trail will take you 49km from Bendigo to Heathcote along the old railway line - past waterways, stunning bushland, recreation reserves and a couple of great country pubs.
Click here for more info on cycling in Bendigo.
With the warmer weather here to stay, getting out and enjoying time by the water is a great alternative. Located between Bendigo and Heathcote, Lake Eppalock is a popular spot for recreational sport. Enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skiing, water skiing and boating. The options are endless.
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The City of Greater Bendigo acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands across Bendigo.
We acknowledge and pay respect to their Elders past present and emerging.
