Bendigo Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Art Gallery Bendigo

what a coup for the Bendigo Art Gallery! Well curated and fabulous viewing of everything Elvis related, straight from Graceland! It includes video clips of his military service in Germany and some concerts, his red Harley Davidson and wedding photos. I loved especially the outrageous bewelled stage costumes with belts and flared trousers! A must-see exhibition for Elvis lovers.

beautiful bendigo art gallery

highly recommended. one of the best regional galleries in Victoria

I went to Korea in this summer, really good weather and lovely people! I visit seoul soccer stadium to watch supermatch and that was so cool. I love Korea. all the food and culture so lovely and I preffered to go in Summer but Winter will be amazing as well.Especially this winter they will held 2024 youth winter Olympics which is cool. I'm planning to go back to Korea for that Olympics and so excited

Golden Dragon Museum Bendigo 🗺️

#2024wish Just stepped into a slice of Chinese history at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo! 🐉 Entrance fee was $15 – a modest price for a cultural journey that's absolutely priceless. 🎟️ The museum is a treasure trove of artifacts, from intricate costumes to ancient ceremonial pieces. The highlight, of course, is the mesmerizing Sun Loong – the world's longest imperial dragon. 🎊 Exploring the Chinese Gardens nearby is like wandering through a tranquil oasis. The intricate designs and calming vibes make it a perfect post-museum stop. 🌸 What's cool is the blend of history and technology – the interactive exhibits engage visitors of all ages. It's not just a museum; it's a dynamic experience. 📱 For a taste of Bendigo's cultural scene, stroll down to View Street where you'll find art galleries, cafes, and the Capital Theatre. 🎭 #GoldenDragonMuseum #CulturalJourney #DragonMagic #BendigoExploration

Another time and some wine

Fab view from our balcony. Perfect for kicking back with a bottle of wine and a cheese and charcuterie board - all available from the adjoining WineBank.

Largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Australia

The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion is a huge Buddhist monument near Bendigo in central Victoria, Australia. The idea for building the stupa came from Lama Yeshe and after his death, Lama Zopa Rinpoche decided to model the stupa (kumbum) on the Great Stupa of Gyantse which is 600 years old. When completed, the stupa's exterior will be an exact replica of the Great Stupa of Gyantse which is 50 metres (160 ft) high and its four sides will each be 50 metres (160 ft) long, making it one of the largest Buddhist monuments in the Western world. The interior has teaching rooms, a central temple, a library and 80 ornate shrine rooms. It houses the 2.5 metre Jade Buddha for Universal Peace statue, the world’s largest gem-quality jade Buddha statue. There is also vast collection of Asian sacred relics and statues on display at the stupa's exhibition centre and the outside grounds. Buddhists say that viewing the stupa will help purify the mind. It was indeed a very peaceful place and we thoroughly enjoyed spending an hour or so here walking around with a lovely tour guide. The guided tour cost nothing but there are donation boxes which we contributed to at the end of the tour.