Bendigo Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bendigo Central
Popular places to visit
Bendigo Art Gallery
Go on a journey through two centuries of art as you explore the galleries of one of Australia’s oldest regional galleries and its sleek contemporary wing.
Central Deborah Gold Mine
For an exciting and immersive history experience, descend into Bendigo’s mineshafts and learn about the city’s rich gold-mining heritage on a guided tour.
Rosalind Park
Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.
Bendigo Town Hall
After visiting Bendigo Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bendigo. Take in the acclaimed art galleries while you're in the area.
Hargreaves Mall
Indulge in some retail therapy, grab a drink or a bite to eat or catch one of the many events that take place in Bendigo’s central shopping precinct.
Golden Dragon Museum
Bendigo’s rich Chinese heritage is showcased at this museum, which follows the culture’s influence in the city from the gold rush to the present day.
Our pick of the best Bendigo Central Hotel Deals
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Great Area. Staff very professional & Helpfull. Definitely recommend & will stay there in future visits.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Oval Motel
Very clean and comfortable room with microwave. Helpful staff and good location walkable to everything but far enough away for some quietness too. Would stay again. Good value.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
Great stay
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Quality Hotel Lakeside
N/A
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Barclay On View
All good!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Confident proximity to tennis courts. On site vehicle charging.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bendigo Central
Ironbark
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ironbark and surrounding area, you can visit Queen Elizabeth Oval and The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre.
Quarry Hill
Travellers like the golf courses in Quarry Hill, and Quarry Hill Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve and Webdon Park Estate Reserve.
Long Gully
While Long Gully may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bendigo Stadium and Queen Elizabeth Oval.
Kennington
Kennington is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Flora Hill Bushland Reserve and Bendigo Fun Factory.
Golden Square
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and parks in Golden Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve or Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve.
