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.
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Visit RegionExplore Victoria’s historic gold rush towns with on a self-guided walking tour. Brochures detailing these fascinating walks are available at the Castlemaine and Maldon Visitor Information Centres. They are the best way to find out about the historic buildings that make up the heritage streetscapes, with lovely stories of days gone by. There are walks for Castlemaine, Maldon, Chewton and Newstead.
We also have audio tours which you can download for self guided tours around Castlemaine and Chewton with fascinating insight into the characters and culture of the Goldrush.
The Storyteller's Guide to the Goldfields is an entertaining collection of short audio tours that introduce you to the historical goldfields and Jaara Aboriginal Sites on self-navigating tours. Produc...
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