Top Things to do in Greater Bendigo
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Greater Bendigo That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Bendigo, Australia including Bendigo Hat Shop, Bendigo Bowling Centre, Fortuna Villa, Star Cinema, Breakout Bendigo, Bendigo Blues Tram, Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Tramways, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Art Gallery.
Restaurants in Greater Bendigo
1. Bendigo Hat Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
2. Bendigo Bowling Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Open from 9am till late Monday to Friday, 10am till late Weekends. Bendigo Bowling Centre is located in walking distance from the Bendigo CBD. Bendigo Bowling Centre has 16 lanes with automated bumpers, computer scoring, assistance ramps and assorted bowling ball sizes for everyone. Love bowling? Join a league; our leagues cater for everyone from 5 to 75 years, weekdays & evenings Cafe – Enjoy some refreshments after your game at The Bendigo Bowling Centres Cafe. You can chose from a range of delicious snacks, meals and beverages suitable for all dietary requirements. Now serving Brewhouse Coffee. Fully Licenced Bar open from 10am till late most days Functions – We can cater to your requirements for groups of 10 or 100. Pro Shop - Employs a experienced Ball Driller who can custom drill your bowling ball to suit your hand/bowling style. We keep a selection of bowling supplies and equipment on site from balls, gloves, bags, shoes and more. Other attractions – Pool Tables, Children’s Birthday Parties, Amusement arcade, Children’s Colouring Competition, Weekly Junior League’s & Coaching
Reviewed By WouldRatherBeAsleep - Melbourne, Australia
Lovely staff and clean facilities. Everything easy to use. Great to see clean bowling shoes too. Definitely worth a visit.
3. 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!!!
4. Star Cinema
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By jrtakesontheworld - Australia, null
I was lucky enough to accompany my daughter to the screening of a French film with English subtitles at the Star Cinema, Eaglehawk (Bendigo). The cinema is furnished with one and two seater couches, which contributes to the comfortable and intimate atmosphere. If you like, you can sip a glass of wine or beer and even tea and coffee during the screening, which you can purchase at the kiosk run by volunteers. There are even cute side tables to rest your cup or glass as well as your snacks. Adults around $17.
5. Breakout Bendigo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Escape games are in Bendigo! Come along with a team of friends and solve mind boggling puzzles, decode hidden messages, unlock locks, use codes and escape within 60 minutes!
Reviewed By Q6044HOerins
Fantastic game with a great story! We just made it out with 8 mins to spare. Phew! Plenty of different styles of clues to solve. The staff are friendly, welcoming and professional. Everything was well organised and ready to go. The young chap who introduces the game is bright, bubbly and sets the scene well. Assistance was given over the radio but nothing was given away, e.g.. we had the right combination, but were lining up the numbers wrong on the lock. So we were able to enjoy the game without wasting precious time. We made it out and were met by the radio lady who went through the story in extra detail making the experience more REAL. It is great to have these escape rooms in Bendigo and add it to the list of fun experiences and locally run businesses! I think we have the Escape bug now as we're looking forward to going back and trying our skills against the other two games at Breakout Bendigo! - The Benelli's
6. Bendigo Blues Tram
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By sonya65 - Melbourne, Australia
Really enjoyed our experience on the Blues tram last Saturday. The artists were Hailey Calvert and Bill Barber and both were fabulous. Listening to them trundling along the streets of Bendigo on a 1929 tram was a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours. Drinks were available if you wanted them and a couple of stops along the way. Highly recommend if you are heading to Bendigo.
7. 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
8. Bendigo Tramways
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 579 reviews
Sit back, relax and let your tram do all of the talking. Be delighted by the remarkable sights and sounds of Bendigo as your tram shares entertaining stories about the golden past of the city founded on one of the world's richest goldfields. This hop-on, hop-off tour stops throughout the city allowing you to explore many of the parks, attractions, shopping and dining facilities that Bendigo has to offer. Hop off at Tram Stop No. 3 to explore Australia's oldest operating Tram Depot. You will discover the colourful history of our iconic tram fleet and see first-hand the craftsmanship and techniques that are involved in restoring each tram to its former glory.
9. 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
10. Bendigo Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,203 reviews
Established in 1887, Bendigo Art Gallery is the largest, and one of the oldest regional galleries in Australia. The Gallery's collection is extensive and varied with an emphasis on 19th century European art and Australian art from 1800s onwards, alongside a strong collection of contemporary Australian art. The collection is complimented by dynamic temporary exhibitions and a diverse range of public programs and events.
Reviewed By johnbI1773LL - Hoi An, Vietnam
For a small regional gallery, Bendigo Art Gallery continues to deliver. It has been one of only a few galleries to feature the Archibald Prize outside the major cities. And then there is the special events. The Age of Couture, The Grace Kelly Exhibition, The Marilyn Monroe exhibition and recently the Tudor to Windsor Exhibition featuring painting from the royal family dating back to the Age of the Tudors. And this is just in recent times. Bendigo shouold be very proud of their Gallery and the Curating staff.
