Bendigo Heathcote
03 day(s)
The whole family will fall in love with Bendigo. Choose from a host of hands-on activities giving families the chance to switch off from everyday life and enjoy making memories while discovering the stories of one of Australia’s premier heritage destinations.
Day : Goldmine, Tramways, Botanical Parks
Stop : Central Deborah Gold Mine
76 Violet Street, Bendigo,VIC3550, AustraliaOnce a working mine, the Central Deborah Gold Mine now welcomes visitors daily. Let your mini miners don a hard hat, descend 61 metres underground and get first-hand insight into the city’s amazing hi...
Read moreStop : Bendigo Tramways
1 Tramways Ave, Bendigo VIC 3550Travel back in time on a famous Talking Tram. Learn the story of the city as you trundle the streets, vintage style. See the craftsmanship that has gone into restoring each vehicle, you will appreciate why Bendigo's trams are such an integral part of the city's identity.
Stop : Rosalind Park
30 Gaol Road , Bendigo VIC 3550Let the kids run off steam while you relax under ancient elms in Rosalind Park. There’s a great playground, and the heritage fernery is the perfect place for a spot of hide-and-seek.
Day : Museum, Gardens, Pottery
Stop : Bendigo Botanic Gardens
557-559 Napier St, White Hills VIC 3550The whimsical Bendigo Botanic Gardens playground was inspired by Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland. Little ones can play kings and queens on the throne chairs, croquet on the rolly-polly lawn and mad hatters on the mushroom furniture. There’s a secret garden and hidden mirror for extra fun.
Stop : Golden Dragon Museum
5-11 Bridge Street, Bendigo Victoria 3550, AustraliaThe Golden Dragon Museum is a living history of the Chinese people of Bendigo and now as the hub of Chinese cultural activity in Australia the museum allows visitors to experience first-hand Chinese a...
Read moreStop : Bendigo Pottery
146 Midland Highway, Epsom Victoria 3551, AustraliaVisit the Interpretive museum, step back in time and learn about the production processes, machinery, working conditions and traditional skills of the Bendigo Pottery from its beginning in 1858 to the...
Read moreStop : Discovery Science & Technology Centre
7 Railway Place, Bendigo Victoria 3550, AustraliaSome popular Discovery favourites include: The Bendigo Planetarium: With a brand new state-of-the-art dome theatre and high-resolution laser projectors, the new Bendigo Planetarium is capable of scre...
Read moreDay : Goldfields Railway, Bowling Centre, Capers
Stop : Lake Weeroona
28 Nolan St, Bendigo VIC 3550Hit the Lake Weeroona adventure playground then loop the walking track around the water for some relaxing family time. Or create some healthy tenpin competition at the Bendigo Indoor Bowling Centre.
Stop : Victorian Goldfields Railway
Kennedy Street, CastlemaineThis authentic steam era train experience links the historic gold mining towns of Castlemaine and Maldon. A fun family activity, you’ll enjoy the atmosphere, sights, sounds and movement of the his...
Read moreStop : Bendigo Bowling Centre
159 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo Victoria 3550, AustraliaOpen from 9am till late Monday to Friday, 10am till late Weekends. Bendigo Bowling Centre is located in walking distance from the Bendigo CBD. Bendigo Bowling Centre has 16 lanes with automated bump...
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