Ironbark Travel Guide
Bendigo
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.
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.
Top hotels in Ironbark
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Entire property seemed to be spotlessly clean. Staff are extremely good and catered for our special needs without any problems. We stay there every year when we are in Bendigo and will continue to do so. Highly recommended .
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
We had a very comfortable one night stay
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
All Seasons Resort
Great friendly welcome at reception, clean room great space, comfy bed & pillows
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Always a great stay, five stars for every aspect of the experience.
Reviewed on 13 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
Yes
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ironbark
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.
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 Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve or Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Webdon Park Estate Reserve and Comet Hill Natural Features Reserve.
Quarry Hill
Travellers like the golf courses in Quarry Hill, and Solomon Gully Nature Conservation Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kennington
Kennington is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Flora Hill Bushland Reserve and Grassy Flat Reservoir Bushland Reserve.
