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 RegionOperating since 2005, Loddon Discovery Tours offer organised itineraries of tourist attractions in the Loddon Valley for anything from one to five days.
These tours are aimed at giving groups such as car and motorcycle clubs, caravan and motorhome owners, coaches, historical societies and other special interest associations the opportunity to enjoy new locations and travel experiences.
They are designed to showcase the diversity of our rural communities, with such regular destinations as Aussie Wool Quilts and Simply Tomatoes, the Star Spanner Sculpture Gardens at Barraport, Inglewood’s court re-enactments, the eucalyptus oil industry, gold detecting, the Loddon River and the Laanecoorie weir.
If you are a member of a club or group looking for an extended tour or day tour, check out what is available within the Loddon Valley region, contact the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on (03) 5494 1257 or email loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au
Get to know the landscape, produce, creativity and characters of the Loddon Valley via a self-drive tour to some of the region’s highlights. Drop your boat into the Loddon River or throw a line from t...
Read MoreWhen visiting the region please read the updated Victorian Roadmap here. We would like to remind all visitors to be respectful to all businesses they are visiting and be patient if being asked to check vaccination status.
Loddon Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land comprising the Loddon Shire Council area.
The Council would like to pay respect to their Elders both past and present.
