Golden Square Travel Guide
Bendigo
Visit Golden Square
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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Golden Square
Elm Motel
Comfortable bed and friendly checkin
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Colonial
Very clean and the staff was nice people
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Quest Bendigo
Staff very friendly and welcoming, room was spotless, really well appointed appliances, was a spacious two bedroom apartment, very enjoyable 3 night stay, beds were very comfortable, and power points that worked either side of the bed for cpap machines, would stay again next time in Bendigo.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Heritage Bendigo
Clean comfortable easy to park Welcoming staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Bendigo Goldfields Motor Inn
The rooms were clean with everything we needed for our stay. Lisa was very helpful and kindly accommodated an extra car we had. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Golden Hills Motel
Stayed 2 nights, good size room and bathroom facilities and quiet. Good staff and quick check-in.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Square
Ironbark
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ironbark and surrounding area, you can visit Queen Elizabeth Oval and The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre.
Quarry Hill
Travellers like the golf courses in Quarry Hill, and Quarry Hill Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Kangaroo Flat
Kangaroo Flat is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre and Kangaroo Flat Bushland Reserve.
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.
Flora Hill
If you're spending some time in Flora Hill, Greater Bendigo National Park and Bushland Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
