Kennington 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.

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.

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 Kennington

National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Top spot with great meals and drinks at very good prices. Best value di far on our toad trip. 👍😊
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Oval Motel
Clean room, parking available
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Quality Hotel Lakeside
Staff is super friendly. Accommodations are great! Housekeeping does an AMAZING job! Great location in town!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Easy parking. Friendly staff. Small rooms for the price
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
Old historic property. Room very dark. Old facilities. Couldn't open a window. Lift a bit rickety. The property looks very good from the outside. Good spot in the middle of town.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Barclay On View
Clean room, not to modern, but keep in very good condition. I would stay again.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kennington

Flora Hill
If you're spending some time in Flora Hill, Spring Gully Bushland Reserve and Greater Bendigo National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Strathdale
Visitors to Strathdale enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Greater Bendigo National Park is worth a stop.

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 Post Office Gallery and Bendigo Art Gallery.

Golden Gully
Golden Gully might not have many top sights, but Solomon Gully Nature Conservation Reserve and Quarry Hill Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ironbark
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ironbark and surrounding area, you can visit Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve and Queen Elizabeth Oval.
