Top Things to do in Bendigo
10 Sights & Landmarks in Bendigo That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Bendigo, Australia including Fortuna Villa, Sacred Heart Cathedral, White Hills Arch of Triumph, Central Deborah Gold Mine, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rosalind Park, Eaglehawk Courthouse, The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, St Kilian's Church, Yi Yuan Gardens.
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1. Fortuna Villa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By ColinC489
What a wonderful afternoon starting with a plentiful high tea, followed by a tour of this amazing property and ended with further refreshments. The history of this property is fascinating and the love and care Paul & Lisa Banks are devoting to it’s restoration is very apparent. The service on the day was great and Shane the tour guide was first class, highly informative and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour. A must do!!!
2. Sacred Heart Cathedral
3. White Hills Arch of Triumph
4. Central Deborah Gold Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 854 reviews
At Central Deborah Gold Mine you will discover more about Bendigo's golden past at a real gold mine that operated during the gold rush boom of the 1900s. Experience what conditions were really like for miners as you are guided through hidden underground tunnels by friendly and knowledgeable guides. Descending to the depths of Bendigo, gold fever strikes visitors on the famous Mine Experience Tour (61m underground), the exciting Underground Adventure Tour (85m underground) and Australia's deepest underground mine tour, Nine Levels of Darkness (228m underground).
Reviewed By VIXMJ08 - Taranaki Region, New Zealand
We were fortunate to be the only ones in our tour group and found the tour of the 2nd level of the mine to be every educational and awesome. Our tour guide Zoey was awesome and gave us a great tour and knowledge of the mine and Bendigos gold history. Definately need a little time to look around the surdace at the displays. Overall a great day out
5. Sacred Heart Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 541 reviews
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
Lovely to visit any time of the day. A number of good vantage spots to get a great photo including parking spots on the midland hwy
6. Rosalind Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 451 reviews
Reviewed By inverloch6 - Melbourne, Australia
This park is the jewel and well worth a visit, beautiful kept garden with plenty of pathways for a nice walk and gardens to admire. The viewing tower is a great climb for those able to walk up and down many many steps, the view from the top of Bendigo is well worth it. (go on a weekday not weekend) If have children there is plenty of space for them to run around.
7. Eaglehawk Courthouse
8. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Experience the largest Buddhist stupa in the Western world. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion situated near Bendigo, Victoria, is the same size and design as The Great Stupa of Gyantse in Tibet. It rises to a total height of 48 metres above Bendigo’s distinctive bushland, and is 50 metres wide at its base. The Great Stupa is home to many holy objects. Foremost amongst these is the magnificent Jade Buddha for Universal Peace which is the largest Buddha carved from gem quality jade in the world. Wander the Peace Park and see beautiful relics and artworks inside The Great Stupa. Learn about Buddhism, Asian culture and art. Treat yourself with an artisan gift from the shop or have a barista-style coffee and a bite to eat at StupaView Café. It’s a pet friendly site as long as your furry friend is kept on a leash.
Reviewed By 506WendyG - Box Hill, Australia
What an amazing place to find nestled in the Australian bush land, just outside Bendigo! An astonishing blend of Eastern philosophy, nature park, temple, learning and peace! Could not recommend a stop off here more highly, to both enjoy, learn and view. The small tour of the temple was a stand out but really there wasn’t a dull second doing the self guided walk.
9. St Kilian's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
St Kilian is a Catholic church, built in Gothic Revival style. It is the largest wooden church in Australia, and one of the largest wooden churches in the world. It has had a varied ecclesiastical career and now functions as a parish church. The interior is finely detailed; it is one of the foremost churches in Bendigo.
10. Yi Yuan Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
Part of the entry fee to the amazing Chinese museum gets you into these pretty gardens that features a picturesque water feature with fish Absolutely beautiful spot
