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.
Castlemaine boasts a remarkable community of artists, writers, actors and designers, who offer a host of galleries, theatres, festivals, bookshops and boutiques. It’s a theme that runs through nearby Maldon, Newstead and Harcourt.
Rich in history and opportunity... today’s visitors come to Maryborough and the surrounding villages for many reasons. Many come to wander through the lovely box-ironbark forests with their wildflowers, birds and superb display of Wattle in the spring. Others come to research family history and discover a connection to the Victorian gold rush, or to visit nearby wineries or explore markets, galleries and museums.
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.
From robust, fully-flavoured reds to elegant whites, the wines from Bendigo’s gold-bearing soils are a wine lover’s treasure.
Regular visitors to the region fondly refer to it as “The Winemakers’ Region”, knowing it is not uncommon to meet the winemakers, sleeves rolled up, tending vines or working in the winery.
Cellar door outlets are frequently run by members of the family and the atmosphere is casual and friendly. To make your way around the wineries of the region there is handy guides for you.
Check out the Tri Bendigo Tour Self Drive and Bendigo Wine Tours for some great wine touring options. You can also click here to download a copy of the Bendigo Wineries brochure.
Famous for its world-class wine, gold history, wool production and natural beauty, Central Victoria is a region with diverse experiences waiting to be discovered. If you want to learn what makes our region unique, meet a few locals and venture off the beaten track, you'll love our tours....
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Bendigo's winemakers have taken the planning stress out of winery hopping. Here are a number of self-drive wine trails around the Bendigo region....
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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.
