Two Day Arts and Culture Getaway

Begin your cultural immersion at the Historic Post Office, now home of the Bendigo Visitor Information Centre, one of the city’s grandest heritage buildings. A passionate local guide will arm you with all the info you need to get the most of your visit. The building houses two galleries; the Living Arts Space presents regional artists’ work and the Post Office Gallery celebrates Bendigo stories.

Take time to explore the latest exhibitions at Bendigo’s celebrated art gallery. The permanent collection is also worth visiting, it includes significant historic and contemporary works. Join a guided tour to learn more.

Travel back in time on a famous Talking Tram. Learn the story of the city as you trundle the streets, vintage style. Stop off at the heritage Chinese Joss House, a traditional place of worship established during the gold rush.

Take a leisurely self-guided walk of Bendigo’s growing street art offerings. Find yourself in funky laneways, historic hotspots and colourful pockets of the creative CBD. Get distracted by boutique shopping and great cafes along the way

No matter your faith you’ll love the Catholic Sacred Heart Cathedral, which sits high on a hill over Bendigo. Consecrated in 1907 but not completed until 1977, it’s one of Australia’s largest churches. The architecture and stained glass is something to marvel at.

The city’s 1000-seat theatre is a remarkable feat of architecture, being built within Bendigo’s original 19th century sandstone jail. It features a full program of theatre, music, comedy and dance, attracting national and international acts.

Learn the story of Chinese settlement and influence on the goldfields. Visit the world’s longest imperial dragon and the tranquil traditional Chinese gardens.