Bendigo

Introduction

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Bendigo rose to fortune on the back of the Victorian gold rush during the latter half of the 19th century. Gold mining is still important to the economy, but primarily because of the tourists it attracts. The city is now the third largest city in Victoria. Those with an eye for architecture also enjoy the city for its late Victorian colonial style buildings.

Sights and Activities

• Sacred Heart Cathedral - Australia's third largest cathedral, Sacred Heart was built at the turn of the 20th century. It is constructed with sandstone.
• Rosalind Park - A Victorian style garden on the outskirts of the city centre.
• Bendigo Pottery - Australia's oldest working pottery, features clay activities, pottery museum, shop and cafe.

Events and Festivals

Getting There

By Plane

There is an airport servicing Bendigo, but travellers would rarely use this to fly there.

By Train

There are several daily train services to Melbourne (Southern Cross station) with V/Line, which take about 2 hours and cost $21.40 each way. There are also train services to Swan Hill and Echuca.

By Car

Bendigo is less than a two hour drive from Melbourne, on the Calder Freeway.

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

Australia Post is the government's postal service. Most reasonably sizable townssuburbs will have at least one post office. A standard letter or postcard sent within Australia will cost $0.55. Internationally, it costs $1.40 to send postcards anywhere in the world. Letters cost $1.45 to send within the Asia Pacific region and $2.10 to anywhere else in the world. ^[1]. It is also possible to send things as parcels or by express mail.