Blogs | Bendigo & Heathcote

Barrel Wine Tasting Bendigo

13 May 22 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo’s Best Winter Festivities

Bendigo's Winter Calendar of Events While we might be getting rugged up in our winter woollies, Ben...

BAG Elvis Bendigo

03 May 22 | by Explore Bendigo

Experience VIVA Bendigo In A Day

Welcome to VIVA Bendigo! Where bright lights, rock n roll, viva fever and The King have taken over ...

Street Art Bendigo

29 Apr 22 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Self-Guided Street Art Tour of Bendigo

Explore Bendigo With A Self-Guided Street Art Tour... Bendigo is renowned for its arts and cultural...

Babylon Garden Bar Bendigo

20 Apr 22 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo After Dark

It's Time To Get Out And Explore Bendigo After Dark With daylight savings behind us and shorter day...

Bendigo Easter Fair

11 Apr 22 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Easter School Holidays in Bendigo

Easter Holiday Fun For All The Family... Can you believe it, school holidays are here again and the...

Viva Bendigo

23 Mar 22 | by Explore Bendigo

The Ultimate VIVA BENDIGO Itinerary

How To Spend A Weekend In Bendigo, VIVA Style! Hands up, who’s joining us for Australian exclusive...

Bendigo Easter Fair

23 Feb 22 | by Explore Bendigo

A Massive Calendar of Events is Hitting Bendigo This Autumn

There’s no better time to explore Bendigo than Autumn, especially with a massive line up of showcase...

14 Dec 21 | by Bendigo Regional Tourism

Bendigo Region's Summer Bucket List

Summer is here, and after many months cooped up there is no better time to explore your own backyard...

Long Gully Splash Park

01 Dec 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Those Summer Vibes In Bendigo

It’s officially, we're loving the summer vibes hitting Bendigo and the region, and we're super excit...

Eaglehawk Play Space

26 Nov 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo's Best Play Spaces

Let Your Little Ones Roam Free & Enjoy Bendigo's Best Play Spaces. We love our awesome play spa...

Ms Batterhams

15 Nov 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo’s Most Unique Spots For A Drink

Bendigo’s bars have a lot to offer, from world-class cocktails, killer craft beers and local boutiqu...

Elf Academy Bendigo

12 Nov 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Festive Celebrations In Bendigo

It’s Time To Celebrate! It’s been another big year of ups and downs, and there’s no better way to f...

Summer in the Parks Bendigo

05 Nov 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Summer Calendar of Events

Hello Summer! The sun is shining bright as we welcome back some of Bendigo’s favourite events and i...

Bendigo Wine Region

20 Oct 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo's Best Wine Experiences

It's time to explore the Bendigo and Heathcote Wine Regions... Did you know, historical records not...

Tulips Bendigo

14 Sep 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo Is Blooming With Experiences

Spring is in the air and we’re loving it! With winter well behind us and more warmer days on the h...

Bendigo Botanic Gardens

16 Sep 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Spring School Holidays – The Bendigo Edition

There are so many reasons to celebrate the Spring School Holidays. One, you made it through another...

lake weerona

07 Sep 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Our Favourite Ways To Chill Out in Bendigo

Learning to relax and taking time to chill out can be life changing. There’s no better time to take...

Bendigo Farmers Market

01 Sep 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Where To Find Bendigo’s Best Produce

We’re a proud region and we love nothing more than home grown. In fact, in 2019 Bendigo and the ex...

The Meadow Bendigo

27 Aug 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Find The Perfect Gift This Fathers Day

We love celebrating the most important people in our lives and that doesn’t ring any truer when it c...

The Woodhouse Bendigo

13 Aug 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo’s Favourite Burgers

Summer or winter, you cannot go wrong with a tasty burger. And the humble burger has come a long wa...

Wholefoods Kitchen

28 Jul 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Best Brunch Spots in Bendigo

Hands up everyone who loves a great brunch? We love nothing better than getting together with famil...

Killiecrankie

21 Jun 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Embracing The Winter Chill in Bendigo

Check Out Why We Think Winter In Bendigo Is Hot! Whether you’re a lover or a hater of the cool chan...

Eaglehawk Play Space

18 Jun 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Family Winter Escape In Bendigo

A Family Friendly Destination With Loads To See and Do... Looking to escape this winter with your f...

Bendigo Accommodation

04 Jun 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Where To Stay On Your Next Bendigo Getaway

Looking for a change of scenery? Maybe just a night or two away to away from the hustle and bustle ...

Mary Quant Bendigo Art Gallery

14 May 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Guide To Bendigo's Winter Events & Festivals

While the weather is cooling down, Bendigo’s event guide is heating up! It’s time to get out and e...

Artisans and Galleries

09 Apr 21 | by Explore Bendigo

Explore Our Local Artist Studios

If you are an art admirer, Bendigo is the place for you. Earning the title of regional Victoria’s ...

blues and roots

24 Mar 21 | by Explore Bendigo

5 Reasons To Visit Bendigo This Easter

There are so many exciting things happening around Bendigo this Easter! Whether you are planning on ...

Lake Weeroona

Bendigo Region's Autumn Bucket List

From family picnics amoungst stunning oak trees, to riding and paddling iconic trails and rivers, to...

Bendigo Art Gallery

18 Feb 21 | by Explore Bendigo

An Arts Enthusiasts Guide to Bendigo

Bendigo boasts so many great arts & culture experiences for you to learn and enjoy. Our street a...

Bendigo in Autumn

16 Feb 21 | by Explore Bendigo

An Abundance of Reasons to Visit Bendigo This Autumn

There really is nothing quite like Autumn in the Bendigo. As the leaves in our beautiful parks, gar...

Lake Eppalock

22 Dec 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Guide To Visiting Lake Eppalock

Enjoy A Day Out At Lake Eppalock This Summer... If you’re looking for a fun day out exploring the g...

Caravanning Bendigo

21 Dec 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo: Your Caravan and Camping Destination

Let The Adventure Begin With the crazy year that 2020 has been, it’s also given many of us the time...

Nimbus Rooftop Bendigo

18 Dec 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo Goes Alfresco

Summer dining is here, and Bendigo is taking outdoor dining to another level. We’re talking dinin...

Ice cream Bendigo

04 Dec 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Summer Lovin’ In Bendigo

Believe It Or Not, Summer Is Here! Sunny days are here to stay, warmer weather means more time outd...

Bendigo Winery

20 Nov 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Why Bendigo Should Be Your Next Road Trip Destination

The Time Is Now! Start your engines because road trips are the best way to explore your own backya...

Christmas Tree Bendigo

16 Nov 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Christmas in Bendigo

It’s Starting To Feel A Lot Like Christmas… Believe it or not, we’re only a matter of weeks away fr...

Bendigo Outdoor Spaces

30 Oct 20 | by Explore Bendigo

5 Outdoor Spots in the Bendigo Region You Might Not Know About

It’s Time To Get Out & Explore The Great Outdoors… If you’re anything like us, we love our favo...

Bendigo Wine

22 Oct 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Wine Tastings in Bendigo’s Most Iconic Heritage Buildings

Welcome To Bendigo Heritage Uncorked Week – The Unseen Series If you’re a wine lover at heart, have...

The Woodhouse

16 Oct 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo, A City of Food Lovers

Our Top 10 Insta-Worthy Food Pics Okay, so it’s probably not going to come as a big surprise when w...

Picnic Bendigo

09 Oct 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Guide To The Best Picnic Spots In The Bendigo Region

Where To Find Your Next Picnic Spot... Bendigo is lucky to have a variety of lush parks and green s...

Canoeing

| by Bendigo Regional Tourism

Bendigo Region's Great Outdoors

For any lover of nature and the great outdoors, the Bendigo Region is your adventure playground. The...

Bendigo Play Spaces

18 Sep 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Out and About in Bendigo These Spring School Holidays

Hello Spring! It’s here and just as quickly we also find ourselves thrown into the spring school ...

Libertine Florist Bendigo

16 Sep 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Spring Into Your Health & Wellbeing

There’s no better time to slow down and take a step back, reassess your physical and mental wellbein...

Bendigo Tulips

04 Sep 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Exploring Bendigo's Tulip Scene

Spring is arguably one of the most colourful times of the year in Bendigo and it is all thanks to a ...

The Meadow

25 Aug 20 | by Explore Bendigo

We've Got You Covered For Father's Day

We love celebrating the most important people in our lives and that doesn’t ring any truer when it c...

Bendigo Signature Drinks

23 Jul 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo's Favourite Signature Drinks

It’s Happy Hour In Bendigo! Yes, we’re talking drinks – the adult kind. The ones you can’t wait ...

Hearty Winter Dish Bendigo

17 Jul 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Where To Find Bendigo’s Favourite Hearty Winter Meals

Hearty Winter Dishes Are Good For The Soul ... you can’t argue against that. There’s nothing bette...

Winter in Bendigo

10 Jul 20 | by Explore Bendigo

A Couples Winter Retreat In Bendigo

Planning A Getaway Over The Winter Months? There’s no better time to escape the day-to-day grind ...

Bendigo Desserts

03 Jul 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Checklist To Bendigo's Most Mouth-Watering Desserts

Introducing Bendigo's Best Sweet Treats... Indulge your sweet tooth because we're about to introduc...

Cycling Lake Weeroona

27 Jul 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Get On Your Bike!

Enjoy 350km of Dedicated Paths and Trails... Bendigo has long had a reputation as a cycling-friendl...

Rosalind Park Bendigo

19 Jun 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Winter School Holidays In The Bendigo Region

Join Us In Bendigo For The Winter School Holidays Break Shorter days and cooler weather are now set...

Lake Weeroona

10 Jun 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo A Pet Friendly City

Holidaying With Your Furry Friends Sometimes, the hardest thing about getting out and about is leav...

Central Deborah Gold Mine Bendigo

05 Jun 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Enjoy A Big Day Out In Bendigo

Explore Bendigo's Attractions As They Re-Open Their Doors While many of our major attractions have ...

Bendigo Art Gallery

03 Jun 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Welcome Back! Bendigo Is Re-Opening & You're Invited!

Our Beautiful City Is Open For You With Victoria’s lockdown laws changing, many of Bendigo's busine...

Lake Weeroona

01 Jun 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo, Let's Get Outdoors!

It's A Great Time To Get Outdoors & Explore There's nothing better for you then getting outdoor...

Bendigo

08 May 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo By Numbers

Did You Know... Just for fun, we've put together a list of fun facts by numbers about our much-love...

Gathered Bendigo

21 Apr 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Spoil Your Mum This Mother's Day - She's Worth It!

Celebrating All The Awesome Mum's Out There Whether it’s your own mum, you know an awesome mum or t...

Bendigo Art Gallery

07 Apr 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Exploring Bendigo From Home

See Bendigo From All Whole New Level Welcome to Bendigo! You can now explore Bendigo at a whole new...

Easter in Bendigo

02 Apr 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Bendigo Easter Shopping Guide

How To Get All Your Easter Goodies From The Comfort Of Your Home Have't done your Easter shopping y...

Bendigo Tramways

20 Dec 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Become a Bendigo Ambassador

The Bendigo Ambassador Pass – What You Need To Know Calling all Bendigonians! Do you love your cit...

Bendigo Summer Bucket List

01 Dec 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Summer Bucket List

Your Summer Bucket List It’s officially summer and life is feeling better already. Longer days, wa...

Christmas in Bendigo

06 Dec 19 | by Explore Bendigo

10 Ways To Get Into The Christmas Spirit

10 Ways To Get Into The Christmas Spirit It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is o...

Bendigo and Heathcote Winery Accommodation

01 Jan 20 | by Explore Bendigo

Those Vine Views

Those Vine Views... Finding accommodation with a view is always a bonus, but what’s even better is ...

International Cuisine Bendigo

06 Nov 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Where to Find Bendigo’s Favourite International Cuisine

Warning! This blog will make you very hungry. We’re pretty lucky in Bendigo to have such a great va...

Lake Weeroona

28 Oct 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Have you met Humphrey?

Woof’day! My name is Humphrey, and I’m a very good looking Labrador! My human, Shane and I picked e...

Shopping haul

Vegan vibes in Bendigo

Being a vegan in Bendigo is a breeze. Our passion for local food and beverages, as well as local pro...

Bendigo Tulip Display

A Grand (Final) weekend in Bendigo

A Grand weekend in Bendigo without the Final If you're more into fashion and food than footy, then ...

Street Art, Bendigo

09 Sep 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo Spring Experiences

Must Do Spring Experiences With so many magic events and festivals running throughout Spring and t...

The Conservatory Bendigo

05 Sep 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Start your happily ever after in Bendigo

Start your happily ever after in Bendigo A dream wedding starts with the perfect location. With gr...

Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion

30 Aug 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Why You Need to Check out Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion

Why You Need To Check Out Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion If you’re not already familiar, we love a fa...

Bendigo Wholefoods & Kitchen

29 Aug 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Why Bendigo is a Vegetarian's Heaven

Why Bendigo is a Vegetarian's Heaven This is a shout out for all our fellow vegetarians, plus we've...

Bendigo Tulips

23 Aug 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Eight Of The Best Spring Events

Spring - it's all about music, fashion, wine and fun in the sun! Is anyone else ready for warmer da...

Friday Night Drink Tram

31 Mar 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Bendigo's Must Do 2019 Bucket List

Been to Bendigo before and looking for something new to do? Or visiting for the first time? No matt...

Barrel Tasting Weekend Bendigo

03 May 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Six Essential Winter Events

Six Essential Winter Events With winter just a few short weeks away, we’ve put together five eventf...

01 Aug 18 | by Melissa Scilini

Bendigo School Holiday Program

As a new mum I have a new found appreciation for all things child friendly. There’s nothing better t...

Bendigo Sunset

01 Aug 19 | by Explore Bendigo

Best Spots to Watch Sunset

Hello sunsets A red sky at night is everyone’s delight in beautiful Bendigo. Spring and summer are ...

O'Keefe Rail Trail

19 Sep 18 | by Explore Bendigo

Your Guide to an Active Holiday

Pack your active wear when visiting Bendigo because there are plenty of opportunities to experience ...

15 Aug 19 | by Lauren Mitchell

Picnic Hot Spots

There are plenty of places to trot out the tartan in Bendigo parks and gardens, so dig out that picn...