Ironbark Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Rosalind Park
Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.
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.
Sacred Heart Cathedral
After visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bendigo. Take in the acclaimed art galleries while you're in the area.
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.
Bendigo Library
Bendigo’s local community hub is a great place to learn about the Goldfields region, read a book at the café or bring the family for a day of educational fun.
Our pick of the best Ironbark Hotel Deals
Bendigo Signature Accommodation on Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle St Cottage. Central Location. Sleeps 8
Clean, comfortable & locality to Gold Mines Hotel for a family wedding
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
This is a grand old hotel just oozing with historical charm. All the staff were enthusiastically willing to please. The only down side was the accessibility. While there is a lift to access the floors, there were also stairs WITHIN the rooms which were difficult for my elderly parents to negotiate. ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
The people that worked there could not do enough a big shout out to keegan who was a rippa bloke in the bar that went over and above to help us we will never stay anywhere else Great please with great people
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Great facility. Only issue was the bed seemed short in length. I’m only 176cm but my toes hung over the end.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Elm Motel
calming
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ironbark
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.
Bendigo Central
While visiting Bendigo Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bendigo Art Gallery and The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre.
Golden Square
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and parks in Golden Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve or Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like California Gully Bushland Reserve and Webdon Park Estate Reserve.
Quarry Hill
Travellers like the golf courses in Quarry Hill, and Quarry Hill Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
California Gully
If you're spending some time in California Gully, California Gully Bushland Reserve and Staley Street Park are top sights worth seeing.
