California Gully Travel Guide
Bendigo
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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.

Queen Elizabeth Oval
Explore the great outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Oval, a lovely green space 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.
Top hotels in California Gully

National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Friendly staff, clean room and surrounds. It was great having the hotel restaurant as part of the complex.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
Excellent room in a magnificent building, beautifully renovated in the centre of the city.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Always a great stay, five stars for every aspect of the experience.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

All Seasons Resort
I always enjoy my stay at All Seasons Bendigo. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the bistro is great for a good meal and drink. Will stay again and agan when the opportunity arises.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Elm Motel
Room was clean and well presented. Didn't like the automatic check in, especially being asked to take a photo of the room code. (Assumes everyone has a suitable phone). Otherwise a comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Quest Bendigo
Have stayed here many times. Rooms are fantastic and spacious. Service is great. Location is convenient for our purposes. Only 7 minutes from red energy arena. We usually have one of the two bedroom apartments with room numbers in the 20’s but this time we were in room 7. It fronts the main road ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around California Gully

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 Staley Street Park and 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.

Eaglehawk
Though Eaglehawk may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like California Gully Bushland Reserve and Bendigo Botanic Gardens.

White Hills
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in White Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Bendigo Botanic Gardens or Bendigo Creek Streamside Reserve.

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.
