Bendigo Bucket List

Day trips & tours

The Bendigo region is a goldmine when it comes to things to see and do! There is a plethora of activities, sights and experiences that will delight the senses of the whole family, from the tottering toddler to the doting grandparent holding their hand.

See the sights from the historical talking tram, hear the squeals of laughter on the vertical slide, stop and smell the roses in our award winning botanical gardens and taste the delights from local culinary artisans!

Let BIG4 Bendigo's Bucket List guide you on a journey of wonderful experiences.
 
The list of the best Bendigo has to offer!
Central Deborah Goldmine Mine Experience

To Do


To See

  • The Great Stupa
  • White Hills Botanical Gardens
  • Rosalind Park
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral
  • Confectionary Capers
  • Peppergreen Farm
  • Maldon
  • Castlemaine
  • Inglewood
  • Heathcote


To Explore

  • Melville Caves
  • Harcourt Oak Forest
  • One Tree Hill
  • Mt Alexander
  • O'Keefe Rail Trail
  • Bendigo Creek Trail
  • Lake Neangar Playground
  • Crusoe Reservoir
  • Lake Weeroona
  • Loddon River at Bridgewater


To Shop

  • View St
  • Bath Lane
  • Chancery Lane
  • Hargraeves Mall
  • Mr. Good Times
  • Bendigo Pottery Bazaar
  • The Mill Castlemaine
  • Bendigo Market Place
  • Lansell Plaza
  • Bendigo Woolen Mills


To Eat

  • The Botanical (modern Australian family friendly pub)
  • Borchellis (award winning Italian)
  • Masons (award winning tapas restaurant)
  • The Woodhouse (best steak in central Vic)
  • Cantina (modern Mexican)
  • Din Fung (dumplings to die for)
  • Bunja Thai (authentic Thai cuisine in a magnificent setting)
  • Oya's Turkish Kitchen (best iskenda around)
  • Jojoes Pizza (great places for kids)
  • Flight (succulent Nashville fried chicken)


To Coffee

  • The Loaded Plate 
  • Naked Espresso
  • The Boardwalk Cafe
  • Flavours (best ice cream in town!)
  • Percy & Percy
  • Harvest
  • The Brewhouse
  • The Corner Store
  • Bendigo Whole Foods
  • The Lion Tamer


To Craft & Wine​

  • True Brew
  • Shed Shaker Brewery (Castlemaine)
  • The Cambrian
  • Palling Bros Brewery (Heathcote)
  • Handle Bar
  • Balgownie Winery
  • Heathcote Wine Hub (Heathcote
  • Bress (Harcourt)
  • The Wine Bank
  • Water Wheel Vineyards (Bridgewater)

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