Bendigo Local Attractions
Bendigo Pottery
Walk through some of the historic bottle and rectangular kilns and marvel at the glaze lining the walls from 100 years of salt glaze firings.
Bendigo Pottery Website |
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Sacred Heart Cathedral
Construction of this cathedral began in 1896 and continued until 1908 before lapsing through lack of funds until 1954 when work recommenced. It was completed in 1977. Dominating the Bendigo skyline, it is built of Geelong sandstone and the tallest spire is 86.6 metres with the bronze cross at its apex weighing 3 tonnes and standing 7 metres.
Bendigo Sacred Heart Cathedral |
Science & Discovery Center
Experience over 100 exhibits, drop down Australia 's tallest vertical slide and be dazzled by the stars in daily shows at the brand new Bendigo Planetarium. Check out Kaleidoscope – Specially designed area for infants to eight years.
Bendigo Science & Discovery Center |
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Bendigo Talking Tram Tours
Ride a fully restored vintage tram through the sights of Bendigo . Listen as your tram recounts Bendigo 's golden history and enjoy a stop at Australia 's oldest working tram depot
Bendigo Talking Tram Tours Website |
Central Deborah Goldmine
Don your hard hat and experience the activity of a real gold mine. You can travel 61 metres underground on a fully guided tour and see early mining equipment, buildings and machinery on the surface displays.
Bendigos Central Deborah Goldmine Website |
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Goldfields Mohair Farm
See the Angora goats and kids that produce mohair. Follow the production cycle of mohair from "padock to pullover" or browse in the showroom. See at close hand a wide selection of alternative farm animals and a 'hands on animal nursery for the children'
Bendigo Goldfields Mohair Farm Website |
Military Museum
Memorial Military Museum Description: The Memorial Hall stands as a monument to the everlasting glory of Bendigo soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for justice and freedom, and expresses the gratitude and homage of their fellow citizens.
Bendigo Military Museum Website |
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Ironbark Riding Centre
Ironbark has a large range of horses, from Sally the old faithful who is great for kids and beginners to Max which will keep the experienced riders on there toes. Riding helmets are provided.
Bendigo's Iron Bark Riding Centre Website |
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Bendigo Ballooning
Hot Air Ballooning joy rides to individuals, and aerial and charter services to business organisations. Operating 7days a week, weather permitting and flown by highly qualified & experienced pilots.
A must for almost all ages.
Bendigo Ballooning |
Chinese Joss House
This Chinese Temple was built on a hill at Emu Point in the 1860's of hand-made bricks and red-painted timber. It is dedicated to Kuan Gung, a military hero of the third century who restored peace and prosperity to China after the collapse of the Han Dynasty.
It is the oldest Australian joss house still in use.
www.bendigotrust.com.au
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Confectionery Capers
Confectionery Capers is an extremely novel presentation with appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds. Walk into a world of moving colourful wheels and interactive displays.
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