Things to do in and around Bendigo

Maze Bendigo is located in the Mandurang Valley amongst several of the regions finest wineries and only seven minutes drive from central Bendigo.

Our long list of 'must see' attractions includes the nationally famous Bendigo Art Gallery, the Golden Dragon Museum, the Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Pottery, Discovery Science & Technology Centre, Making a Nation Exhibition, Confectionary Capers, Living Wings & Things, Life Adventure Park and Campaspe Run.

For an even more active visit try a walk, guided tour or talking tram ride through Bendigo's fabulous city centre, a bush-walk through the tranquil Whipstick Forest, fossicking for gold near historic Maldon, or cycling around beautiful Castlemaine.

Everywhere you'll come face to face with Victoria's fabulous goldrush history of last century - reflected in the charm and elegance of our regional architecture, as well as the vibrant energy of our many unique heritage tours & attractions.

You can't walk far in Bendigo without stumbling across fine eating-houses many of which feature fine wines from Bendigo's famous wineries and the newly created wine region at Heathcote.

Bath Lane, Bull Street, Charing Cross, High Street, Lyttleton Terrace, Mitchell Street, Pall Mall, and View Street all boast a wide array of tempting places to stop for full a la' carte', café style or Bistro dining.

Everything that you could ask for is only a stones throw away no matter what your tastes or desires. menus featuring Italian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Mexican, Turkish, Indian and `Australian' with all kinds of influences to satisfy your every whim.

Bendigo's wonderful Mediterranean climate encourages year round outdoor dining, and this is now one of the City's great hallmarks. There are wine bars, pubs, and coffee shops, take away outlets of every description, and restaurants that cater for eating in or al' fresco. Even fine dining on the shores of Lake Weeroona.

No matter what time of the day it is you can be in and out in an hour, or you can stay for the whole day…. or night ... noisy, quiet romance, family fun - the choice is all yours.

All budgets are catered for, service is always guaranteed, and the food…well, it's just too hard to decide!

So what are you waiting for - satisfy that hunger urge, get that caffeine fix, have that glass of marvelous Bendigo wine!