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.
Capital Venues and Events nurtures, develops, presents and celebrates performing arts and culture for Bendigo and central Victorian communities.
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Visit RegionCountry market with a vast array of stalls. Held on the second Saturday of the month all year round from 9am - 2pm.
Read MoreFollowing the success of its recent "Meet the Artists" Exhibition featuring works of 9 local artists, Mulwarrie Studios is conducting a Summer Exhibition again featuring the works of a range of local artists, c
Read MoreGet into the Christmas spirit and enjoy late night Christmas shopping until 8pm. Market stalls and delicious food stalls are on offer at Soldiers Memorial Park from 5 to 8pm.
Read MoreSignificant aboriginal artefacts from the Boort district are on permanent display from Saturday 14 December at 11am. The majority of the artefacts on display belong to the Yung Balug clan, part of the Dja Dja Wurrung language group.
Read MoreJoin us Monday 6 January 2020 for an exciting day of harness racing and special sports bar event - More details coming soon!
There will be live music, free entertainment for the kids, bar & TAB facilities and so much more!
Read MoreA permanent facility in which to lodge our important historical documents and other artifacts, photography and quite a few other items which have accumulated over the years. Quite a lot of other original and new material which has flooded in over recent months.
Read MoreAn entertainment filled day for the whole family.
There will be plenty of action at the Wedderburn Harness Racing Club on Sunday 19 January 2020.
Read MoreOur annual Boort Cups day is back!
Featuring the Boort Pacing & Boort Trotters Cup as well as many other standout races, there is sure to be plenty of action.
An annual two day event introducing gold panning and detector demonstrations on the Labour Day long weekend.
Read MoreCommemoration of the Serpentine Aerial Derby Centenary is scheduled for 21 March 2020.
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