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.
Lake Weeroona
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Weeroona during your travels in Bendigo.
Rosalind Park
Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.
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.
Things to do
Bendigo Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea Sundays
Bendigo: Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea (Sundays)
Top hotels in California Gully
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
"Room was clean and maintained great location close to food and the supermarket fuss free check in and out I’ll definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
"The room was okay, carpet was dirty, the chairs in the room need to be fixed, bathroom could be scrubed."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
All Seasons Resort
"Stayed here for two nights with our family of 5 (including our 3 little kids). The pool was fantastic and for most part we were the only ones using it which was great for the kids. The room was nice enough, not incredible but it was big enough for us all and well kept. The food in the restaurant ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Quality Hotel Lakeside
"Had a lovely stay here. Would definitely go back. Nice dinner. Thanks to the helpful staff"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Quest Bendigo Central
"This hotel was acceptable. However, they need to make it clear that some of the bottom floor units are access units only. Otherwise, you have to carry suitcases up a flight of stairs. All the ground floor units that were not access units were taken up. Having a dodgy knee I didn’t want to go up and ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
"Secure"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in California Gully
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 Holly Street Natural Features Reserve or Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve.
Kennington
Kennington is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grassy Flat Reservoir Bushland Reserve and Greater Bendigo National Park.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve and California Gully Bushland Reserve.
East Bendigo
While visiting East Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like White Hills H92 Bushland Reserve and Bendigo East Bushland Reserve.
