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Bendigo Attractions
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Bendigo |
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More gold was found in Bendigo than anywhere else in Victoria. In fact, by the 1880s, the Bendigo goldfields were the richest in the world. A colossal 22 million ounces of gold has been found since 1851, worth around $9 billion by today's standards.
Today, Bendigo, two hours' drive from Melbourne, is a charming and elegant regional city that displays its heritage in its impressive 19th century 'boom-town' architecture.
In the centre of town, historic sandstone buildings nestle among century-old gardens and established trees. There are sidewalk cafes, art galleries and antique stores to enjoy and explore.
A quiet stroll in the gardens adjacent to the dining and arts precinct offers the opportunity to ponder the wealth behind much of the city's architecture. A climb to the top of the Poppet Head in Rosalind Park rewards with a spectacular view of the city. On the way down, be sure to look at the mosaics.
For a hands-on experience, the Central Deborah Gold Mine shouldn't be missed. You'll descend 61 metres to get a taste of deep-reef mining. Hard hats and battery-run miner's lamps are provided and experienced guides reveal old mining secrets, including the best place to hide stolen nuggets of gold!
Another fascinating insight into Bendigo's past is the Golden Dragon Museum. Located in Bridge St, the museum houses one of Australia's most significant collections of Chinese artefacts, including Loong and Sun Loong, respectively the world's oldest and longest imperial dragons.
Around Bendigo are wineries producing top-quality wines and you can taste and buy at cellar doors. |
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GREATER BENDIGO NATIONAL PARK |
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The park now conserves some of north-central Victoria's most outstanding natural features, including box-ironbark forests. It has seen some intensive use over the past 150 years - gold mining, land selection, forestry, and eucalyptus oil production. Many significant relics of these industries, particularly the gold mining and eucalyptus oil industries, remain. |
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- Fossick for gold: Allowed in some areas but fossickers must hold a current Miner's Right.
- Walks: The park offers a range of opportunities.
- Drives: Most roads in the park are unsealed and suitable for car touring and cycling.
- Picnics: Bring your own firewood and drinking water.
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Bendigo Easter Festival
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 The Bendigo Easter Festival was established in 1871 with the purpose of raising money for the Benevolent Asylum. The festival was known as the Bendigo Easter Fair and has recently been renamed the Bendigo Easter Festival.
The Bendigo Easter Festival is the longest running community festival in Australia. The festival initially celebrated the Chinese heritage of the Bendigo region. Now, the 140th Bendigo Easter Festival incorporates celebrations of our Chinese heritage amongst the diversity of the city. The event combines fun, excitement and interactive activities with events for the whole community.
The festival is well known for the Torchlight Procession and the Gala Parade which are held on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. On Easter Monday annually Sun Loong the longest imperial dragon in the world, is woken and takes to the streets of Bendigo.
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Bendigo National Swap Meet
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More than just a swap meet -
Highlights:
- Over 1600 reserved sites - indoor and outdoor.
- Show and Shine Display Cars - Saturday only - limited numbers. Eligible Club and Special Vehicles will be on show. If you would like to enter your car in the 2009 'Show n Shine' or 'Cars for Sale', entries will be taken on the day.
- Large number of Trade and Club Stands.
- Steam and Oil Engines displayed by the Bendigo Steam and Oil Engine Preservation Group inc.
- Motor Bike Display presented by the Ulysses Motor Cycle Club.
- Huge number of indoor and outdoor sites featuring Collectables, Motoring Jewellery and Garagenalia
- Full 'On Site' Catering by non profit volunteer groups.
- Extensive Toy and Model Car show - many new table holders and products will be on show.
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Make sure you book now at Central City Caravan Park, closest Tourist Park to the centre of Bendigo
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