East Bendigo 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bendigo Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea Sundays
Bendigo: Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea (Sundays)
Taste of Bendigo Foodie Tour Culinary Experience
Top hotels in East Bendigo
Bendigo McIvor Motor Inn
The room was clean and adequate for a few nights stay. Location is very good and most things are a short distance away. The only gripe is that there is only 1 sink for cleaning dishes and brushing teeth - not very appealing or hygienic. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Oval Motel
Located directly across from the Oval, we could walk into town. Really nice staff, good messaging on App. Bedding was super clean and we both slept really well. Thanks
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Nice place. Close to the market. Great Service.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
Good for a central Bendigo bed if just in town for one night and have external commitments.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
All Seasons Resort
Good indoor pool and spa
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Bendigo
Other neighbourhoods around East Bendigo
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 White Hills H91 Bushland Reserve.
Strathdale
Visitors to Strathdale enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Greater Bendigo National Park is worth a stop.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Webdon Park Estate Reserve and Comet Hill Natural Features Reserve.
Bendigo Central
While visiting Bendigo Central, you might make a stop by sights like Post Office Gallery and Bendigo Art Gallery.
Epsom
Though Epsom may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Bendigo Racecourse.
Kennington
Kennington is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bendigo Fun Factory and Greater Bendigo National Park.
