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Bendigo

Shamrock Hotel - Photo courtesy of Tourism VIC

Bendigo is a charming and elegant regional city that displays an opulent heritage with its impressive 19th century 'boom town' architecture. In the geographical centre of the State, the city is an ideal base to explore Victoria's golden heritage and is located at the junction of four highways.

Activities and attractions:
- View a collection of Australian art dating back to 1850 at the Bendigo Art Gallery
- Discover the city's golden heritage at the restored Central Deborah gold mine, visitors can explore the main, vertical shaft and drop the equivalent of a thirty-storey building in 30 seconds
- Uncover the city's heritage buildings and sites, including the newly restored Alexandra Fountain, magnificent former post office, now housing the Bendigo Visitor Centre and Making a Nation Exhibition, the law courts, the ornate Shamrock Hotel as well as numerous retail outlets, restaurants, hotels and churches
- Take a ride on Bendigo's talking tram, an hour long journey of Bendigo's history
- Explore the Dragon Museum featuring six dragons and the worlds oldest and longest imperial Chinese dragon 'Sun loong'.