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OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE Bendigo & Heathcote EXPLORE THE BENDIGO REGION Bendigo & Heathcote Region OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE OFFICIAL VISITOR You hearere BENDIGO e HEATHCOTE MELBOURNE Cover: Sacred Heart Cathedral Image credit: Georgie Mann Photography Jida Gulpilil, Legend Contents Dja Dja Wurrung Star Ratings Australia 3 WELCOME TO BENDIGO traditional owner. Self-rating 9 SEE & DO Accredited Tourism Business Heritage, attractions and family fun Acknowledgement of Country Caravan Industry Association of Australia 27 ARTS & CULTURE BYO - Wine Only The City of Greater Bendigo would like to acknowledge that we are on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country Artisans and performances to cultural experiences Child Friendly whose ancestors and their descendants are the traditional owners of this Country. Environmentally Friendly 40 EVENTS & FESTIVALS We acknowledge that they have been custodians for many centuries and continue to perform age old ceremonies of Free WiFi Celebrate, participate and immerse yourself celebration, initiation and renewal. We acknowledge their living culture and their unique role in the life of the region. Food Fossicking Friendly (Local Produce) 47 EAT & DRINK Fully Licensed Food, wine, craft beer and cider INDIGENOUS CULTURE POINTS OF INTEREST Pet Friendly 69 SHOPPING Special Dietary Requirements Retail therapy Aboriginal people have lived The Taungurung people, also • 15 March 2013, the Dja Dja Wurrung at Rosalind Park Wheelchair Access in the part of Australia known known as the Daung Wurrung, held a celebration called ‘Yapenya’ for their Recognition 77 GREAT OUTDOORS as Victoria for at least 40,000 are comprised of nine clans and Settlement Agreement with the State of Victoria. Use #explorebendigo #exploreheathcote Explore trails, gardens and waterways years. The Aboriginal clans who spoke the Daungwurrung to join the conversation on social media. • In 2014, the new theatre was named Ulumbarra, mean- 83 HEATHCOTE who occupied this land prior language. Facebook ing “gather together”. Wine lovers delight and natural beauty to European settlements were All Kulin communities share Twitter the Dja Dja Wurrung and the • In 2016, Ulumbarra Theatre welcomed two 10 metre 95 ACCOMMODATION the same totems: bunjil, the Instagram Taungurung people. Both clans ancient Aboriginal scar trees relocated to the precinct. Stay another day wedge tail eagle, and waa, Pinterest are part of the Kulin Nation, 117 the crow. Individual totems • In 2017, Bendigo Tramways launched the Dja Dja EXPLORE THE REGION five distinct but closely related TripAdvisor bind the people to the land, Wurrung Talking Tram. A service that tells the stories Discover nearby towns and villages communities, now referred to YouTube the individual to the tribe, the of Bendigo’s first people. It features both interior and 125 SERVICE INFORMATION as south central Victoria. LinkedIn person to their own gender exterior artwork by Aboriginal artist Natasha Carter, Google+ Important information and transport The Dja Dja Wurrung, also roles within the tribe and even marrying modern art with traditional art styles. International dialling: +61 3 128 known as the Jaara people to their future partner. The tram can be seen travelling up and down the MAPS and the Loddon River tribe, centre of Bendigo. are comprised of 16 clans. bendigotourism.com heathcote.org.au 3 WELCOME Welcome Beetondigo A vibrant city celebrating grand architecture, arts, culture, community and the great outdoors. Explore hidden laneways, beautiful open spaces and the nearby villages that make up the region. Before European settlement, Become immersed in our history The city’s impressive events this region was known as Jaara with fun and hands-on authentic calendar will be further enriched Jaara Country by its traditional experiences. Explore a real gold with additions from the Regional landowners. Between 1850 and mine, ride a vintage tram, create Centre for Culture in 2018. 1900, it became the world’s richest a clay pot and learn about our Enjoy giant art installations, city thanks to the gold rush. And, Chinese history. standout performances and most recently, a cosmopolitan cultural festivals, including the revival has put Bendigo back Celebrate a love of local, fresh Enlighten Projection Festival. on the map. produce at food, wine and craft Add the international event beer festivals during the year; visit White Night and Bendigo’s iconic Today, Bendigo enjoys a creative one of the regular farmer’s markets attractions and streetscapes will be fusion of classic with contemporary, held in the region, and enjoy a reimagined in an entirely new light. offering a world-class arts delicious dish made from local fare scene where the city itself is a at one of Bendigo’s award-winning Enjoy this insider’s guide and really living gallery - passionately and cafés and restaurants. discover a place that locals know personally shared by its creators, and love. curators and community. Local street artists, 2 ExploreBendigo ExploreHeathcote Kane and Matisse Barri bendigotourism.com heathcote.org.au 3 3 5 5,000 The number of The number of night The number of local coffee roasters projection festivals artworks held at manufacturing fresh held in Bendigo Bendigo Art Gallery. quality beans in the throughout 2018. Bendigo region. 45 40,000 The number of The number of trams hectares of regional, 90,000 in Australia’s oldest state and national vintage tram fleet parkland surrounding 1871 The number of right here in Bendigo. Bendigo. hand-cut mirrors on Australia’s oldest the world’s longest ongoing festival, Imperial dragon, The Bendigo Easter Sun Loong, housed Fair began. 100+ in Bendigo’s Golden Dragon Museum. The number of buildings and monuments designed by William Vahland in Bendigo. 50 The number of metres high that make up the western world’s largest Buddhist temple, 55 The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion. The number of wineries in the Bendigo and Heathcote region. 1858 1901 700,000kg+ The year Australia’s Sidney Myer opened The amount of gold mined in Bendigo between oldest working the first MYER store 1850-1900, making it the richest city in the world at pottery, Bendigo in Bendigo. the time. 4Pottery, opened.ExploreBendigo ExploreHeathcote bendigotourism.com heathcote.org.au 5 48 Hours in Bcendigo We’ve found the best ways to make the most of your stay! y 8DayAM One 2PM 7PM 5DaAM Two 12PM 4PM BREAKFAST EARLY AFTERNOON DINNER EARLY MORNING LUNCH LATE AFTERNOON Indulge in a locally roasted coffee and Immerse yourself in Bendigo’s history Take your dining to a whole other Rise and shine with a hot air balloon Feed your appetite with a light lunch Take a moment as you walk or ride tuck into a delicious breakfast at one at iconic attractions Central Deborah level. Dine in a vault of a converted ride over Bendigo. Take in the city and glass of vino. Meet the makers at the Bendigo Creek Trail through of our many cafés. Our tip, a quaint Gold Mine, Bendigo Tramways and heritage bank building or one of the from above as you float over its iconic boutique cellar doors and try award- the city’s heart, past inner suburbs, contemporary café in an old corner Bendigo Joss House Temple. many repurposed heritage buildings attractions. winning wines. Rosalind Park and Lake Weeroona store or an inner city café. throughout the city. - a local favourite. 4PM 8AM 2PM 10AM LATE AFTERNOON 9PM BREAKFAST EARLY AFTERNOON 6PM MID MORNING Explore the Dai Gum San precinct EVENING Join the locals and enjoy a leisurely Try your hand at wheel throwing at DRINKS Explore the extraordinary art collection linking the Golden Dragon Museum, Enjoy Bendigo’s nightlife with breaky at a local providore café. Bendigo Pottery, discover your Kick off your night with laneway drinks. at the internationally renowned Yi Yuan Gardens and Guan Yin live music, performing arts and Expect the usual suspects on the inner child at Discovery Science Take your pick from an extensive list of Bendigo Art Gallery in the View Street Temple, and learn about our entertainment. Check out The menu, but with a creative twist. & Technology Centre, or visit beer and cocktails – ask the bartender Art Precinct, or venture a little further Chinese history. Capital and Ulumbarra Theatres, The Great Stupa of Universal for the drink of the day. on Bendigo’s Artist Walk. balcony parties, beer gardens and 10AM Compassion near historic Eaglehawk underground bars. Enjoy local beers, MID MORNING for an afternoon of spiritual wellbeing. 7PM 1PM wines and be wowed by cocktail Shop ‘til you drop with inner city DINNER LUNCH artistry. shopping – think boutique retailers, Dine at one of the many award-winning Get your taste buds around designer labels, homewares and restaurants on offer, where a variety of international cuisine, yum! quirky finds. Chancery Lane is a good local produce becomes art on a plate. place to start! 6 ExploreBendigo ExploreHeathcote bendigotourism.com heathcote.org.au 7 SEE & DO A ayFun OutG Venture deep underground. Dance with a Chinese lion. Move to the clickity-clack of the rails. Get your hands dirty. Discover a golden era captured in time and make your own memories. Dja Dja Wurrung Tram artist, 8 ExploreBendigo ExploreHeathcote Natasha Carter bendigotourism.com heathcote.org.au 9 SEE & DO HeFusionrnitage You only need to walk through the centre of Bendigo to notice our rich and vibrant history. Wander by heritage buildings reminiscent of great European cities. Take in memorable streetscapes offering a daily reminder of a gold mining past. These magnificent buildings are continually being reinvented to ensure they’re enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. Take Fortuna Villa. The home of relocated to the site – another Café once a tyre store and mining magnate, George Lansell wonderful example of fusing the The Dispensary Bendigo, (the wealthiest man in the world old with the new. an old pharmacy. at his peak), is now open for a On View Street, you’ll continue to monthly high tea where you might BOOK A HERItagE TOUR find examples of this fusion - the pretend, at least for a moment, that old fire station and Masonic Hall • Bendigo Town Hall Tours you’re in another place and time.