What to do and see in Greater Bendigo, Victoria: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

December 22, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Bendigo, Australia including White Hills Arch of Triumph, The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Eaglehawk Log Lock Up, Eaglehawk Courthouse, Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo Town Hall Tour, Moorabbee Bluff, Chancery Lane, Sandhurst Gaol, George Lansell Statue.
Restaurants in Greater Bendigo

1. White Hills Arch of Triumph

71 Napoleon Crescent & 559 Napier St, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria Australia http://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/125230
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White Hills Arch of Triumph

2. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion

25 Sandhurst Town Rd Myers Flat, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria 3556 Australia +61 3 5446 7568 [email protected] http://www.stupa.org.au
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4.5 based on 247 reviews

The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion

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.

3. Eaglehawk Log Lock Up

1 Sailors Gully Road Eaglehawk, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria Australia http://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/5187
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Eaglehawk Log Lock Up

Reviewed By jrtakesontheworld - Australia, null

The Eaglehawk Log Lock Up was built in 1851 and then restored by community organisations later on. This is an interesting part of local history.

4. Eaglehawk Courthouse

Sailors Gully Road Eaglehawk, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria Australia http://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/5187
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Eaglehawk Courthouse

5. Alexandra Fountain

View Street Charing Cross, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria 3550 Australia +61 3 5434 6000 http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/search/nattrust_result_detail/68184
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Alexandra Fountain

Reviewed By 127anneh - Western Australia, Australia

A lovely statue and fountain reminding us of Europe. Perfectly well maintained and clean - a delight to see in the middle of town

6. Bendigo Town Hall Tour

189-193 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria 3550 Australia +61 3 5434 6060 [email protected] http://www.bendigotourism.com/tours/bendigo-cbd/bendigo-town-hall-tour
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Bendigo Town Hall Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich stories of a golden past, explore stunning heritage architecture fashioned in a time when Bendigo was the richest city in the world! Bendigo Town Hall Tours operate regularly on Wednesdays at 2pm and Sundays at 11am. During the height of the gold rush the civic fathers of Bendigo were displeased with the practical appearance of their municipal building. A redevelopment was commissioned to reflect the exuberance and splendour of Bendigo's golden age. The masterpiece that now commands the site was the creation of W.C Vahland who went on to become one of the city's most revered architects. Decorative plaster adorned with 22 carat gold leaf, befitting a European pala

Reviewed By MimL14 - Melbourne, Australia

My daughter and I booked a tour at the Visitor Information Centre for 11.00am Sundays. $15 adult and $10 seniors ticket. We met at the Cornish Miners statue. Our tour guide was very informative and with a small group we were able to hear all the history and information about this old building and with hand held screens we were also able to see old photos of the Town Hall and it's council rooms and ballroom now perfectly restored back to their original beauty. Great tour and the best thing there is no problem parking in Bendigo on a Sunday.

7. Moorabbee Bluff

Moorabbee Foreshore Road, Knowsley, Greater Bendigo, Victoria Australia http://www.goldfieldsguide.com.au/explore-location/322/moorabbee-bluff/
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8. Chancery Lane

Laneway adjoining Pall Mall and Hargreaves Streets, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria 3550 Australia +61 3 5444 5885 http://www.facebook.com/discoverchancerylane
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Chancery Lane

Beckoning the in-crowd, this tiny, almost too-cool laneway is where you'll find visitors, both local and transient in their natural habitat: decking themselves out in cool threads, getting inked on the spot, sneaking in massages, chowing down at foodie haunts, gossiping over hot coffees, treating themselves to bespoke blooms and having their bangs trimmed at the barber. Chancery Lane is proof that good things come in small packages! You'll find surprises here, where the venues for food, fashion, lifestyle and art are modest, quirky and sometimes hidden. Enjoy the artistic expression, watch the world go by or skip the lunchtime crowd and checkout Chancery Lane after dark under a halo of floating fairy lights. The very Melbournesque Dispensary Bar & Diner's pan-Asian menu is perfect for both a light lunch or a serious degustation dinner PLUS it's the only Bendigo restaurant featured in both the 2016 Age Good Food Guide AND The Financial Review's 2016 Top 500 Australian Restaurants. Once a pet store, the DBD is a favourite for intimate after-work drinks and nibbles, and widely regarded as having the best drinks list in regional Victoria. It's easy to understand why many settle in just a little too long! And if you do need to redeem yourself, step into the floral wonderland at Libertine, just across the way. With its mesmerising colours and intoxicating scents, this gem proves why the florist has earned its stellar reputation. From one bloom to an entire installation, the creative team at Libertine don't take each other too seriously, LOVE what they do and welcome both the curious and the committed. It's clear the laneway is their playground and perfectly at home too, is Royal Jims Barber. From hairy hipsters to a silver fox, just walk in and sit down. It's a great looking space with a throng of cool cats who sing their praises. No Appointment. No fuss. No shampoo. Specialising in cut-throat, the guys at RJB offer full barbering services and beard maintenance. Grab a beer, read the paper and let someone else take care of your grooming needs. How good is that? A little ways along the lane you'll find Robe. Men's and women's 'ready to wear' merged with the romantic and eclectic. Carrying Australian labels Sass & Bide, Jac + Jack, Cable Melbourne, Samantha Wills and 12 more, Robe is intimate, vibrant and unsuspecting. Think couches to lounge on, fitting rooms to autograph and skittles to share. It's always the experience that lingers. And the cute little army men tied to the packaging of each purchase. Done shopping? Sneak upstairs and take some time out with Daa at Jindaa Thai Massage. Daa specialises in Thai traditional massage, Swedish massage, Foot Reflexology, Herbal Compress and Remedial massage. Whether you suffer from chronic back, neck or shoulder pain, Office syndrome, sports injuries or just want some stress relief and pampering, climbing those stairs up to Jindaa is a trip to heaven! Perhaps you're looking for a place to get some new ink? Wander off the main thoroughfare and into the recently renovated Gallery Tattoo Studio. Established last year, the studio has a fresh contemporary feel that is bright, inviting and squeezed with pure artist talent. Whether you're planning your first tattoo or trying to find a new artist for your next, the team of four residents provide their clients with quality work, a safe sterile environment and the ability to work on custom pieces. Before such an inspiring (and brave) posse of locals set up shop, we wouldn't blame you if you hadn't heard of Chancery Lane. And if you haven't, it's time too, to get acquainted with Elgordo. This is the place to get your regular morning caffeine fix. In fact, this is the hole in the wall where your day should begin. Operated by husband & wife team, Chad & Haley, Elgordo offers a Spanish inspired experience with fabulous light lunches and plenty of homemade wholefood baked treats. But the real drawcard here is Friday and Saturday nights. Swing by later for tapas or a charcuterie board, and share wine, bubbles and craft beer with friends, new and old as the sun sets over Bendigo's heritage skyline. Urban alleys aren't for garbage and graffiti anymore. Businesses and community groups are turning them into places for people and art and as cities grow up, not out, public space is at a premium. Chancery Lane was the first cab off the rank when it came to bringing life back to Bendigo's laneways, and boy, what a trail it's blazed! Regularly ringing with the clip-clop sound of dressy heels, lunchtime business meetings and the laughter of its regulars, Chancery Lane has established a laneway culture all of its own. Tucked between streets, buildings, warehouses and local history, discover a Bendigo you didn't know. Discover Chancery Lane.

Reviewed By FellowTraveler618788

I found this little laneway by accident when I first began exploring Bendigo and I truly believe it is a must see! The eclectic decore in each individual shop is so intriguing and El Gordo is a must visit for an amazing coffee. The lane way is a clever use of space with creative touches in just about every nook and cranny. Do enter this delightful place and be inspired.

9. Sandhurst Gaol

10 Gaol Rd, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria 3550 Australia +61 1800 813 153 [email protected] http://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/whatson/sandhurst-gaol-tour
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Sandhurst Gaol

Ulumbarra, meaning ‘gather together’ in the language of the Dja Dja Wurrung people, is representative of the role the site has played over time; from an indigenous meeting place, to the original Government Camp, later the Sandhurst Gaol and now a magnificent theatre.Constructed in the early 1860s, the gaol was based on the Pentonville prison model where the wings radiate from a central tower.

Reviewed By graemeb611

Sandhurst Gaol and tour illustrates a new use for an historic gaol that has rermnants of the primitive prison conditions as well as an up-to-date theatre complex- very impressive.

10. George Lansell Statue

Pall Mall, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria Australia
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George Lansell Statue

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