Are you coming to Bendigo for a holiday, short stay, a business trip or just passing through?

Consider the following top 5 attractions while you travel through this beautiful location just one and half hours outside of Melbourne. Bendigo is in the center of Victoria and with a rich heritage of gold panning, museums and culture this part of Victoria is well known for it’s tourism.

Here are the Top 5 attractions to see while travelling or staying in Bendigo:

1. Central Deborah Gold Mine

Get a guided tour of the mines. The underground tour led by professional and friendly tour guides will take you deep underground into caves and tunnels where millions of dollars of Gold was dug out. See the machinery, gold panning and museums and experience what it was to be a gold miner. Central Deborah Gold Mine

2. Bendigo Tramways

One of the oldest tramways still operating in Victoria. Take a tour of Bendigo in a Vintage talking tram. See the sights over 8.4KM of track. The fleet consists of 7 vintage trams. Other services include workshops, family packages and even fine dinning. Bendigo Tramways

3. Golden Dragon Museum

Bendigo’s Chinese heritage and the home of Sun Loong (Dragon). A permanent display can be found here along with knowledgeable volunteer guides who are happy to help you. Beautiful gardens and a temple along with artefacts for viewing. Don’t forget to take your camera! Golden Dragon Museum

4. Discovery Science and Technology Centre

Managed by the Bendigo Trust the centre promotes the wonders of technology and science. Some of the attractions include a planetarium for the kinds, vertical slide, kaleidoscope and exhibits. Best to check their website for the latest upcoming events. Inspire your kids with a lab workshop. Discovery Science and Technology Centre

5. Bendigo Art Gallery

Owned and operated by the City of greater Bendigo, the art gallery showcases some of the most prestigious collections in the world. One of the largest regional galleries, the centre showcases art from the 1850′s to the current date. Check for opening hours and special events on the website. Bendigo Art Gallery

There are many more attractions in Bendigo including restaurants, museums, sightseeing and family activities. The top 5 is most popular and visitors find most appealing while in Bendigo. They are all suitable for family including kids of all ages. Before travelling to these locations it’s best to check the independent websites for detailed information regarding special events, opening times, prices and conditions. For reviews I suggest using Trip Advisor or similar for independent travellers reviews.